Pastor Son’s Trial and the Crisis in South Korea

By: John Stonestreet *Realizing I’m using the Colson Center a lot lately, please understand two things: (1) the vital nature of this article and (2) the privilege we have to respond in support of this man of God and his family, but also (3) to become better informed as we pray for him and ourContinue reading “Pastor Son’s Trial and the Crisis in South Korea”

The 12 Holocausts of 2025

By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Thaddeus Williams *This article spoke to me, breaking my heart, but also challenging me to see things differently and think more clearly about how I must respond. Please read with an open heart. Blessings, Ed The leading cause of death in 2025 was not heart disease, or cancer. In fact,Continue reading “The 12 Holocausts of 2025”

“You Are Dust and to Dust You Shall Return”: Something to Know but Not to Fear

By: John Stonestreet *While Lent officially began yesterday, I believe this article will still be a helpful guide in giving us a better understand of what it is and why it’s important. But beyond that it guides us in navigating our lives as men and women of hope in a world that desperately needs hope.Continue reading ““You Are Dust and to Dust You Shall Return”: Something to Know but Not to Fear”

Make Dating for Marriage Great Again

By: John Stonestreet and Hayley Wilson *The 1st of February often turns our thoughts to love and marriage, so, I thought it appropriate to share this vital message from the Colson Center. I pray it’s helpful. Blessings, Ed 😊 Albert Einstein famously defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expectingContinue reading “Make Dating for Marriage Great Again”

Robin Hood and Britain’s Future

By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *Enjoy this informative and insightful article from the Colson Center. Blessings, Ed 😊 A new Robin Hood adaptation for TV is more fanciful than the older Disney cartoon version that featured talking animals. At least that one got the history right. The new series, which will air on MGM+, pretends that Christianity was an alien religion to England in the late 1100s. Part of the plot isContinue reading “Robin Hood and Britain’s Future”

Mamdani’s Fantasy of “Warm Collectivism”

By: John Stonestreet and Timothy D. Padgett *Dear friends, for many reasons I’m choosing, at least in the immediate future, to intersperse more articles by other authors I have grown to love and appreciate. I’m continuing to write as the Lord gives me energy and inspiration but can’t keep up like I once could. ThankContinue reading “Mamdani’s Fantasy of “Warm Collectivism””

The Most Important Question About AI

By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *As we begin 2026 it seems more important than ever to think correctly about Artificial Intelligence (AI), not only to enable us to see ourselves more clearly, but to enhance our view of God. This article from the Colson Center challenges, informs, and I pray, enlightens usContinue reading “The Most Important Question About AI”

The Reason for the Season (of Advent)

By: John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett *In this Colson Center Article John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D. Padgett give us several meaningful ways to celebrate this Advent Season and why. Enjoy! Blessings, Ed 😊 The season has begun. Specifically, the season of complaining that the world has forgotten “the reason for the season.”Continue reading “The Reason for the Season (of Advent)”

Is this a Turning Point for the West?

By John Stonestreet *Many of you have loved and followed the ministry of the late Charlie Kirk. This tribute to him and his vital ministry and his impact on, not only America, but the world, is profound for a man of only 31 years. I thought it fitting to share this powerful message, not simplyContinue reading “Is this a Turning Point for the West?”

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

*As horrific as the death of young Charlie Kirk is; to ignore it and believe it has no bearing on us is even more tragic. Please read John Stonestreet‘s words carefully and prayerfully. Blessings, Ed Unsurprisingly, on September 11, 2001, I wept. I also wept, unexpectedly, on September 11, 2011. Perhaps it was delayed grief,Continue reading “The Assassination of Charlie Kirk”