Understanding the Times through a Biblical Christian Worldview
Each week we gather the headlines shaping the Church and the culture and link you straight to the original reporting — so you can stay informed and weigh the news with discernment. From religious liberty and persecution to cultural shifts and the signs of the times, these stories are curated to help you watch the world through a Biblical Christian lens.
Why Do I Doubt My Salvation?
This Crosswalk reflection addresses why believers doubt their salvation, identifying such doubt as a common tactic of Satan. Pointing to John 3:16-17 and Ephesians 2:8-9, it reassures readers that salvation rests on faith in Christ alone and cannot be earned or lost.
New Book 'True Face of Islam' Equips Christians to Engage in Apologetics with Polemics
Sule Welply's new apologetics title, True Face of Islam, equips Christians to engage Islam confidently, examining the Quran, hadiths, and historical record in plain language. Now available on Amazon, the book blends apologetics with polemics for evidence-based conversations.
'I Left Islam in Mecca': Ex-Muslim on Why Many Turn to Christ
A former Muslim who says he left Islam during a pilgrimage to Mecca describes why growing numbers of Muslims are turning to Christ, often after dreams and visions of Jesus that prompt them to question lifelong beliefs. CBN reports such conversions are increasing across the Islamic world.
What Are the New Heavens and New Earth in Isaiah and Revelation?
Clarence Haynes explains the biblical teaching on the new heavens and new earth promised in Isaiah 65 and 66, 2 Peter 3, and Revelation 21. He describes God's future restoration of creation—free from sin, death, and tears—where the redeemed dwell with Him forever as He makes all things new.
When Should a Married Couple Separate?
Drawing on counseling thousands of couples through MarriageHelper.com, the writer argues there is only one valid reason for a married couple to separate, urging spouses toward reconciliation and biblical commitment rather than treating separation as a routine response to marital conflict.
10 Things Christians Shouldn't Say When Someone Dies
Crosswalk's Beth Ann Baus lists ten well-meaning but unhelpful things Christians often say to the grieving, encouraging believers to offer presence, compassion, and scriptural hope instead of clichés that can wound mourners rather than comfort them.
Time Travel, the Multiverse, and the Sovereignty of God
Contributor Hannah Tu uses cultural fascination with time travel and the multiverse—from H.G. Wells to "Back to the Future" and "Spider-Verse"—to reflect on God's sovereignty, arguing believers can rest in divine providence rather than agonizing over alternate realities and "what-if" regrets.
The New World Screwworm and a Warning for Our Souls
Dr. Jim Denison's Daily Article draws a spiritual lesson from the northward spread of the New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite threatening livestock—using it as a metaphor for how sin quietly infests and corrupts, and calling readers to vigilant dependence on Christ.
What Is the Biblical Role of a Husband?
A Crosswalk article examines the biblical role of a husband, drawing on Scripture to describe a "good husband" as one who loves sacrificially, leads humbly, and serves his wife and family after the pattern of Christ's love for the church.
'In the Name of Jesus': Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer
A University of Maryland School of Medicine study found that just five minutes of in-person intercessory prayer reduced pain and anxiety, with benefits persisting for weeks. Researchers suggest such prayer can complement medication, noting 43% of Americans desire in-person prayer during medical care.
What Is Apologetics and Why Is It Important?
Crosswalk's Jaime Jo Wright explains what apologetics is—the reasoned defense of the Christian faith—and why it matters, encouraging believers to understand the evidence for their beliefs so they can answer skeptics and share the gospel with confidence and clarity.
How Literally Should Christians Read the Bible?
A Denison Forum contributor column examines how literally Christians should read Scripture, distinguishing genres such as historical narrative, poetry, and figurative language while affirming biblical authority, and urging readers to interpret each passage according to its intended meaning rather than a flat literalism.
7 Sneaky Ways Satan Is Attacking Our Children in Today's Culture
Crosswalk's Alicia Searl identifies seven subtle ways she believes Satan targets children through today's culture—from media and screens to distorted identity and worldly values—urging Christian parents toward prayer, discernment, and intentional spiritual formation to guard their children's hearts.
Scientists Find Origins of Garden of Eden's Euphrates River
A study in Nature Geoscience reconstructs the ancient origins of the Euphrates River, named in Genesis 2 as one of four rivers flowing from Eden. Researchers used seismic imaging, satellite data, and Mediterranean sediment to show two prehistoric rivers, the Paleo-Karasu and Paleo-Murat, merged to form the waterway.
10 Signs You Might Be Legalistic
Drawing on Galatians 5, this article outlines ten warning signs of legalism—prizing rule-keeping over grace, judging others, and missing God's mercy—reminding believers that clinging to the letter of the law can crowd out the love and freedom found in Christ.
What Should Submission Look Like in a Christian Marriage?
Bethany Verrett examines Ephesians 5 in context, noting the word "submission" has been distorted and abused. Paul frames it within mutual submission — husband and wife yielding to one another as both submit to Christ — calling spouses to grace, patience, and Christlike love.
What If My Church Is Full of Hypocrites?
The late Dr. Roger Barrier (published posthumously) defines hypocrisy from the Greek for a mask-wearing actor, citing Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 to show God takes it seriously — especially among leaders. He counsels grace, discernment, and remaining rooted in the church.
7 Things the Bible Says About Loved Ones in Heaven
Whitney Hopler gathers Scripture's assurances about believers who have died — eternal life through Christ (John 3:16), being "at home with the Lord" (2 Corinthians 5:8), and joys "no eye has seen" (1 Corinthians 2:9) — offering comfort and the hope of reunion to those grieving.
Ancient Fossilized Trees May Finally Prove Noah's Ark Flood Is True: Scientists
Upright "polystrate" fossil trees piercing multiple rock layers across the U.S. have reignited debate over Noah's Flood. Researchers argue rapid burial by catastrophic sediment flows fits Genesis better than slow-sedimentation timelines, echoing even skeptic geologist Derek Ager's admissions of sudden deposition.
Do Christians Have to Get Married in a Church?
The article explains believers aren't biblically required to wed inside a church building — since Christians are the church, they marry "in" it wherever the ceremony occurs. A sanctuary lends solemnity, but what matters most is the couple's hearts as they covenant before God.
How Can We Teach Teens to Be 'In the World but Not of It?'
Drawing on John 17 and Romans 12:2, this youth-ministry piece urges teaching teens to engage culture — relationships, social media — without conforming to its patterns of approval-seeking and "tolerance," modeling instead a biblical love that speaks truth rather than merely affirming.
The Christian Worldview and the Moral Revolution – Part 2
Rick Plasterer recaps FRC's David Closson on how urbanization, contraception, court rulings, and shifting anthropology drove a moral revolution reshaping views on marriage and sexuality. Closson urges churches to actively teach biblical sexual ethics rather than assume believers already understand them.
What Will We Do in Heaven?
In this Bible study, Jason Soroski dismantles the cartoon image of harps and clouds, arguing Scripture instead depicts heaven centered on eternal worship and singing God's praises. He presents eternity as a place of perfect joy, peace, rest, and unending hope.
Welcome To Progressive Worship & The Gospel According To Abba
The outlet criticizes Coral Gables Congregational UCC for hosting an ABBA-themed worship service using gender-fluid "holy father/holy mother" prayer language. The piece argues progressive churches blur worship with entertainment, drifting from reverent, God-centered biblical worship.
Keep an Eye Out for These Signs of a False Prophet
Clarence L. Haynes Jr. offers a biblical guide to recognizing false prophets, drawing on Scripture's warnings to help believers discern deceptive teaching by examining a teacher's fruit, doctrine, and faithfulness to God's Word.
7 Things Mormons Believe about Marriage and Family
Writer Sophia Bricker outlines key Latter-day Saint teachings on marriage and family—including eternal marriage, celestial sealing, and the central place of family in LDS theology—and contrasts them with historic biblical Christianity, helping readers understand where the two traditions diverge.