Making its Mark
by Bob Crittenden on June 3rd, 2026
The Southern Baptist Convention meets in Orlando next week, representing millions of Christians across America and around the world. Throughout the nation and around the world, God’s people are making their mark. In the lives of individuals, through various churches, church organizations, and ministry efforts, the Spirit of God is working through His people to mobilize them for the sake of the go... Read More
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Trans Momentum Slowing?
by Bob Crittenden on June 2nd, 2026
We have been called to honor God in all that we say, think, or do, and we should live our lives according to His principles. Our faithfulness as believers can spill out into the culture at large. The light of truth is a powerful force and when the light is shone, blinders can be removed from eyes and clarity can be found. ... Read More
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3Stories - June 1, 2026
by Bob Crittenden on June 1st, 2026
This edition of "3Stories," features three stories of relevance to the Christian community. Here are this week's topics:Good news on potential foster parents’ rights out of WA StateMale athlete still allowed to compete against females in H.S. track-and-field in CAStudy shows abortion pill providers violate FDA regulations... Read More
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Happy "Nuclear Family Month"
by Bob Crittenden on June 1st, 2026
This year, the Tennessee Legislature passed, and Governor Bill Lee signed, a resolution declaring June to be “Nuclear Family Month.” A CBN article quotes co-sponsor, Rep. Bud Hulsey, who “defines the nuclear family as ‘one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children’ and declares it ‘God's design for familial structure.’"... Read More
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Unfair Competition
by Bob Crittenden on May 29th, 2026
When we as a society reject His ways, it results in uncertainty and insecurity. When you open the door to special privileges based on the fallacy of “gender identity,” it leads to confusing circumstances like we’re seeing in California. ... Read More
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Unidenitifed
by Bob Crittenden on May 28th, 2026
There are so many things that we encounter, perhaps even on a daily basis, that are unexplained. When confronted with the mysteries of the universe, we might seek an explanation, but find ourselves incapable or insufficient of truly being able to derive an answer. But, in some instances, we can rely on Biblical truth to help us to reason with the mysteries of life. ... Read More
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Reversing the Trend
by Bob Crittenden on May 27th, 2026
As students close out the most recent school year, it is a good time to consider the influences on young hearts and minds that prey on this generation, bringing thoughts and ideas to bear that are toxic to them, ideas that are born out of a worldview that is contrary to Scripture, ideas that cut to the heart of basic principles for the structure and betterment of society. ... Read More
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3Stories - May 25, 2026
by Bob Crittenden on May 26th, 2026
This week's edition of 3Stories, featuring three stories of relevance impacting the Christian community, includes:* Two more states enact bans on abortion pill* Christian leaders among those gathering to rededicate nation to God* Texas hospital to launch first “detransition” clinic... Read More
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Carved by God
by Bob Crittenden on May 26th, 2026
The former President Theodore Roosevelt, said this in 1903: “In the Grand Canyon, Arizona has a natural wonder which is in kind absolutely unparalleled throughout the rest of the world,” adding, “I shall not attempt to describe it, because I cannot. I could not choose words that would convey or that could convey to any outsider what that canyon is.” ... Read More
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A Hero's Story
by Bob Crittenden on May 22nd, 2026
Memorial Day is full of incredible stories of humans who laid down their lives. We remember Jesus said in John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” ... Read More
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Going the Distance
by Bob Crittenden on May 21st, 2026
The institution of marriage, which dates back to the first man and woman on this earth, is an essential building block for a society and an example of the love that our Savior has for His bride, the Church. God provides the resources for marriages to last, to be strong, and to reflect His presence. In Ephesians 5 (ESV), Paul includes a quote from the book of Genesis, and writes:31 “Therefore a ... Read More
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A Witness to Murder
by Bob Crittenden on May 20th, 2026
When we see injustice around us, as believers in Christ, how should we respond? When there are gross offenses against human life and there are behaviors that violate Scripture, is the loving thing to do to just say, “it’s gonna be OK,” or is the truly loving thing to actually tell the truth? We should always strive to be truth tellers and we should be willing to call out sin and injustice where ... Read More
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