The prophet Zechariah warned that all nations would gather against Israel, but that Jerusalem would be an “immovable rock”—a burden too heavy to move. Unfortunately, many Americans seem ambivalent about it. Maybe it’s due to years of conflict, constant headlines, and doctrinal confusion that have dulled concern for what the...

Suffering, though difficult, has a refining purpose. It deepens us and motivates us to holiness. Suffering draws us closer to Christ and helps us understand the depth of His sacrifice. It equips us to comfort others who face similar affliction. And often, how we endure suffering becomes a powerful way...

My wife and I celebrated our 60th anniversary this past Thursday. So what is it that keeps a marriage together for 60 years? According to the Census Bureau, only 6% of couples make it to their 50th anniversary. Fewer still—only about 1%—reach 60 years. And only one in a thousand...

Following the Civil War, our forefathers established Memorial Day to ensure that future generations would never forget the high cost of America’s unity and freedom. Memorial Day was intended to be a day for the entire nation to solemnly reflect on the ultimate sacrifice paid by more than 620,000 soldiers...

  On a recent Friday night, the signs were all there—a typical teenage party was brewing: cars crowding both sides of a quiet suburban street, teenage boys piling into a house by the dozen, lights glowing from the basement. But inside this house, these teenage boys were up to something...