Higher Ground

16/06/2024

"Becoming a father – with all the appropriate adjectives – late in life has given me a clearer, simpler appreciation of what dads really want on Father’s Day," writes Gary Schneeberger of Focus on the Family. https://trib.al/gJNa640

16/06/2024

"Have you ever considered how you got where you are? Thought about all the people who allowed God to work through them to get you to today, even beyond your family?" ponders Willie Robertson for Higher Ground. https://trib.al/ORz4byJ

16/06/2024

Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94

Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexually abusing boys and young men and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died. He was 94.

16/06/2024

Beauty from ashes: Christian actress shares what she learned about God after being 'cancelled'

As a Christian in the entertainment industry, Laura Osnes had to “get really good really fast at discerning” what kind of jobs were right for her.

15/06/2024

Taboo Topics: Are you pro (every) life?

Why is it common then, even among Christians, to care more about a baby in the womb than about the other lives involved in an unplanned pregnancy?

15/06/2024

"In case you've forgotten, up until about five minutes ago, in the course of human history, pride was listed as one of the seven deadly sins," writes Dr. Everett Piper. https://trib.al/ChMk2wh

15/06/2024

Culture wars: House passes defense bill as Dems protest partisan amendments

The House narrowly passed its annual defense policy bill Friday after spending the week adopting several partisan amendments that hemorrhaged Democratic support for the legislation.

15/06/2024

"Mr. Trump does not accept defeat or a failed status quo," argues John K. Amanchukwu Sr.. https://trib.al/urkDgif

15/06/2024

Dear Dads: Are you working for God or for man?

Dads work hard — it’s a trademark of being a dad.

14/06/2024

“Just like the young man that shot me, I can’t wait to see him and let him know I love him, it will be alright, I forgive you. I forgive you son,” said Rev. Larry Oneal Walker. https://trib.al/hCTTAAs

14/06/2024

"Now that the issue of abortion has been returned to the states, it’s not just up to the legislators to pass good law – or pro-life advocates to turn out the votes on Election Day," writes Jim Daly of Focus on the Family. https://trib.al/LsTbGTo

14/06/2024

Plugged In review: Pixar delivers with 'Inside Out 2,' avoids major pitfalls for Christian families

“Inside Out 2” is fun. It’s thoughtful. And it’s a fantastic conversation starter. And it avoids the major content concerns for Christian parents. “Ultraman: Rising” isn’t perfect. But as far as positive messages go, it definitely earns the title of “ultra.”

14/06/2024

82-year-old woman sues YMCA over locker room run-in with transgender staffer

An 82-year-old Washington state woman has sued her local YMCA for slapping her with a lifetime ban after she complained about a male-to-female transgender employee in the women’s locker room.

14/06/2024

OPINION | The perfect Father's Day gift (from a guy who didn't become a dad till late In life)

Read more from Gary Schneeberger:

Becoming a father late in life has given me a clearer, simpler appreciation of what dads really want on Father’s Day.

13/06/2024

Willie Robertson: Who is your family Impeller? What drives your family forward?

Where our natural family might come up short or even flat-out fail, God can create a new family.

13/06/2024

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to abortion pill, says pro-life doctors lack standing

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an attempt by pro-life doctors to scuttle the abortion pill, saying they lacked standing to challenge the government’s approval of the drug.

13/06/2024

OPINION | Debunking 'The Silent Argument' that Jesus accepted homosexuality

Read more from Jason Jimenez here:

By examining Jesus’s teachings on marriage, sexuality, and sin, we can clearly understand His beliefs and teachings.

13/06/2024

Free speech group sues Indiana University over crackdown on biased speech

An advocacy group has been quietly working the legal system to protect students’ right to express themselves without fear.

13/06/2024

"As your adult child stands on the threshold of young adulthood and prepares for this crucial leg of life’s path, they need solid Christian wisdom — rather than empty secular platitudes — as sustenance for the journey," argues Dr. Robert J. Pacienza
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13/06/2024

A federal appeals court has ruled against a Massachusetts eighth-grader whose school forbade him from wearing a T-shirt with the message "There Are Only Two Genders." https://trib.al/X7wjVRo

13/06/2024

COMMENTARY | Dramatic prayer movement behind the toppling of the Berlin Wall

Read more from Dave Kubal of Intercessors for America: https://trib.al/1w0cpQe

13/06/2024

OPINION | Celebrating the beauty of biblical womanhood in a confused culture

Read more from Patti Garibay of American Heritage Girls:

God-given femininity. The very concept seems to ignite a powder keg of emotions.

13/06/2024

'Woke insanity': Scooter-riding teens arrested for scuffing Pride street mural spurs backlash

You may be able to get away with spray-painting graffiti on statues of American heroes in Washington, D.C., but don’t try putting skid marks on the Pride street mural in Spokane.

13/06/2024

Southern Baptists narrowly reject formal ban on churches with any women pastors

Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in their constitution after opponents argued it was unnecessary because the denomination already has a way of ousting such churches.

12/06/2024

Actress Laura Osnes, who left a Broadway show after refusing to get the COVID vaccine in 2021, always knew she wanted to be an actress and perform on stage. As a Christian in a secular industry, she shares the hard lessons she’s had to learn about discernment and God’s peace along the way. Her new movie “Just in Time” is now streaming on Great American Pure Flix.

12/06/2024

In nine states, including Virginia, reading scores continued to fall during the 2022-23 school year after previous decreases during the pandemic.
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12/06/2024

What the Biden, Trump convictions really say about Americans

“Guilty on all counts.” This phrase has dominated headlines in recent weeks, sending shockwaves throughout every corridor of the political establishment.

12/06/2024

Actress Laura Osnes joins Higher Ground to discuss faith and more.

Actress Laura Osnes, who left a Broadway show after refusing to get the COVID vaccine in 2021, always knew she wanted to be an actress and perform on stage. As a Christian in a secular industry, she shares the hard lessons she’s had to learn about discernment and God’s peace along the way. Her n...

12/06/2024

Earliest known story of Jesus' miracle found on ancient Egyptian manuscript

Researchers have unearthed what is believed to be the earliest chronicle of a miracle performed by Jesus in his childhood.

12/06/2024

Ancient manuscript containing oldest complete version of two books of Bible sells for $3.9 million

A rare ancient manuscript that contained the oldest complete versions of two books of the Bible and is said to have “revolutionized the study of Christianity” sold at auction on Tuesday for nearly $3.9 million.