President Trump recently announced what he’s calling a “very large” trade deal with the United Kingdom. On the surface, it sounds like a bold, America-first move that’s right in line with the conservative principle of national prosperity. But like any deal cooked up in the global kitchen, it’s worth taking a long, prayerful look at…
Kashmir on the Brink: Seeking Peace in a Region Scarred by History
Once again, the specter of war looms large over South Asia as India and Pakistan teeter on the edge of another major conflict. On the heels of a deadly attack in Kashmir, followed by Indian airstrikes and Pakistani retaliation, the world watches nervously as two nuclear-armed neighbors fan the flames of hostility. It’s not just…
Trump Talks Tough on Russia and Iran — Is There Substance Behind the Swagger?
President Trump has always had a way with words—some bold, some baffling, some just plain brash. And his recent comments about Russia and Iran hit all three of those categories. But once you brush past the colorful language, there’s actually something worth examining here. Trump is walking a tightrope—part peace broker, part strongman—and the way…
Abortion Coverage in Delaware: A Pro-Life Perspective on a Misguided Policy
Starting this New Year, Delaware’s Medicaid program now covers abortion services without cost-sharing. By 2026, private and state-regulated insurance plans will be required to do the same. The state heralds this as an effort to enhance "reproductive healthcare access." But let’s be clear: abortion is not healthcare. Abortion Isn’t Healthcare At its core, healthcare exists…
A Christian Conservative Perspective on President Biden’s Commutations
Well, folks, President Joe Biden just made a sweeping decision to commute the sentences of 37 federal inmates on death row, replacing their death sentences with life imprisonment without parole. As an independent Christian conservative, I see this decision through a lens of faith, justice, and a good helping of common sense. Let’s dig in.…
Trump’s $1 Billion Bet: Boosting Investment or Betting the Farm?
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a plan to fast-track federal permits for energy and construction projects worth over $1 billion has certainly turned some heads—and ruffled some feathers. On the surface, it sounds like a slam dunk: cut through red tape, create jobs, and spur investment. As someone who believes in the power of economic…
A Christian Conservative Perspective on the Murder of Brian Thompson and the Anger Behind It
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson by Luigi Mangione is a tragedy—both for the Thompson family, now robbed of a father and husband, and for Mangione himself, whose life is now a wreck of his own making. In a world already struggling to hold onto decency and civility, this crime is a jarring reminder…
A World in Tumult: Finding Faith and Wisdom Amid Chaos
The latest news reads like a global drama with twists, turns, and more subplots than a Dickens novel. From the streets of Ghana to the halls of South Korea’s parliament, from TikTok debates to Trump shaking hands with Zelensky in Paris, it’s a whirlwind of activity that leaves the faithful wondering: how do we make…
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