For as long as I can remember, a certain tension has defined my life and vocation. It’s the tension of being a faithful, biblically committed Christian and also being a fan, critic, and curator of arts and culture. How can I maintain my Christian witness and keep my soul nourished with truth, even as I …

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Across the national landscape, children are being forced into vulnerable positions not of their choosing. This is especially so as the fallout from the sexual revolution continues to course through our society. Let me state unequivocally at the outset: Children should not be proxies for any agenda, but especially one that attempts to advance harmful …

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When I attended orientation for my graduate degree, I expected and received information about my courses, my advisor, and my classmates. I was also given materials about campus and my new city. One item I did not anticipate needing or being given was a pronoun pin—a small black pin that could be added to a …

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The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has seen hundreds of leaders throughout its history. Typically, pastors of large churches or entity leaders are among the most commonly remembered, but the contribution of lay leaders is often just as instrumental. In a time of national and denominational turmoil, one Southern Baptist layman served at the highest levels …

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Eunie Smith has dedicated decades of her life to promoting biblical convictions in the public square. As president of Eagle Forum of Alabama, she lobbies leaders on behalf of families, advocating for conservative principles. She also served eight years as a trustee of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), including one term as the …

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It rarely happens to me, but I could not speak. I just sat in a kind of stunned silence when I heard the news. Then, I felt like crying, which is also rare for me. My tears, however, were tears of joy. It should not be this way, but I was surprised that God had …

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Progressives and proponents of Roe v. Wade have done a lot of handwringing and social media-posting in the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Citizens of a democracy like ours will understand that these court decisions have both a legal and an educational role.  Roe and Doe …

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I will always remember exactly where I was when the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was officially announced, overturning the Supreme Court’s infamous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. Dobbs upheld a Mississippi law which severely limited abortion after 15 weeks gestation. Now individual state legislatures would be enabled to …

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