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LISTEN: Trump's foreign policy successes
When it comes to foreign policy, President Trump is chalking up the successes. Of course, Democrats give him low marks on all-matters-foreign. But that's actually a good thing. Why? Because Democrats generally detest America. The more they detest Trump's policies, the better for America.
WATCH: Team building the Jesus way
Churches are having trouble filling their pews. And part of that reason might be because the members of the church team, meaning the staff, aren't working as cohesively as they should, leaving gaps in leadership that impact the success of the organization.
Blame schools, media, Democrats for negative views of Israel
Fully 60% of Americans view Israel in an unfavorable light versus 37% favorable -- and 3% who don't really know or didn't answer. Blame the schools. Blame the media. Blame Democrats, too.
D-Day dawns and hopefully, Americans don't yawn
June 6, 2026: It's the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy -- the largest amphibious invasion in recorded history, when five divisions stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, and 73,000 U.S. troops joined tens of thousands of allied forces to fight one of the world's biggest evils.
LISTEN: Quiet Christians weaken America
If you want a good biblical example of how Christians are supposed to act in modern times, look no further than the book of Nehemiah. He's the guy who lived a life of humble service, but nonetheless was used by God in mighty manners.
WATCH: Trump turning tables on Biden-era anti-Christianity
President Trump has taken decisive steps to reel in the anti-Christian, anti-religious freedom behaviors of the Joe Biden White House.
Jill Biden: Hunter's an angel, Joe's a genius, now go buy my book
Former first lady Jill Biden said her husband changed his mind about pardoning son Hunter because they knew, just knew, that he was going to be unfairly targeted by Donald Trump's administration and harassed and prosecuted for things that nobody else in America would go to jail for, no, nobody, nobody at all.
U.S. tax dollars found funding 'pro-Hamas' protests
Rep. Jim Jordan said his House Judiciary Committee has found evidence of U.S. tax dollars during the previous administration being used to fund groups with ties to terror organizations.
LISTEN: George Soros destroys another life
Billionaire George Soros has spent tens of millions of dollars to sway local district attorney races and elect prosecutors who won't prosecute. His legacy is one of destruction
Businesses that forced COVID shot should be bankrupted
A.G. Equipment Co., a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, manufacturer of compressor packaging, has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by employees who were forced to take the COVID shot or face firing. The company will pay a total of $4.25 million to them. It should be $4.25 million per employee.
LISTEN: J.K. Rowling's inspiring story
From down-and-out, abused, depressed and unemployed, to one of the world's wealthiest authors, J.k. Rowling has a life that is both inspiring and exciting.
Socialists detest billionaires -- except when they don't
The California Democratic Socialists of America announced its support for billionaire Tom Steyer in the governor's race. Umm. Does anybody else see what's wrong with that picture? Socialists are such hypocrites.
WATCH: Surprise, surprise: God is actually 'very partisan'
Christians sometimes have a hard time fighting for what they know is morally and politically correct because they're concerned about offending others, or intruding on others' free will and individual rights. They think it's not the job of the church to tell people their politics. But that's incorrect.
LISTEN: COVID still depressing home ownership
The American dream of home ownership is falling by the wayside for many in the country, particularly those below the ages of 40. And why? If you want to know why youth in America are struggling to move from renting to home ownership, then look no further than the Covid years.
Christianity as national religion would halt Shariah in its tracks
A handful in America are awakening to the threat of Islamic influences dominating and destroying both U.S. culture and constitutional protections. The Quran is not a suitable substitute for the Bible in terms of applying principles to government's structure and society's culture.
Dr. Anthony Fauci will never face consequences (in this lifetime)
Much ado is being made about the congressional testimony of a CIA whistleblower who says former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci not only knew the origin of COVID was a Chinese lab, but actively covered up that fact. But where does this information lead?
Democrats too focused on power, not platforms, never principles
Democrats, in the wake of court rulings that reeled in their ability to redraw congressional maps in their party's favor, have reacted with calls to do whatever it takes to win. If Democrats want to win back the support of the voters, they ought to focus on offering citizens something of substance.