Biden Forgives Student Loans

by | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog

Pres. Biden issued an executive order to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers with incomes below $125,000 a year. He’s canceling an additional $10,000 for those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college.  If you’re saddled with...

Flood Relief from Legislature

by | Aug 29, 2022 | Blog

The Kentucky General Assembly met last week to address the devastating floods that swept over Eastern Kentucky. The special legislative session approved $212.7 million in new spending to help rebuild communities that were hit by floods in late July. Gov. Andy Beshear...

Sex-ed for Kindergartners

by | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog

Parents have a lot of concerns about negative influences on their children these days. But they shouldn’t have to worry about inappropriate content being introduced to their five and six-year-olds in the public school classroom. A school district in Wisconsin...

SBC Investigated by FBI

by | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog

The Southern Baptist Convention is being investigated by the FBI because of a probe that alleged the Executive Committee covered up numerous sexual abuse cases. While all sexual abuse must be taken seriously, many are wondering if it’s appropriate for the FBI to...

DEI Emphasized Over Free Speech at College Orientation

by | Aug 24, 2022 | Blog

A recent study from a free speech organization called Speech First, found that universities across America emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) over free speech. Many materials were cited in the study. But the most controversial was an orientation video...

SBC Investigated by FBI

by | Aug 24, 2022 | Blog

The Southern Baptist Convention is being investigated by the FBI because of a probe that alleged the Executive Committee covered up numerous sexual abuse cases. While all sexual abuse must be taken seriously, many are wondering if it’s appropriate for the FBI to...

A Few Thoughts on “Book Bans”

by | Aug 23, 2022 | Blog

Jefferson County Public School libraries are being pressured to drop the controversial book, “Gender Queer.” Parents believe the book should be banned for its graphic and obscene content. However, some teachers and administrators believe the book should remain in...

Childrens Hospital in Pittsburgh Promotes Puberty Blockers

by | Aug 22, 2022 | Blog

The Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh recently put out a video promoting puberty blockers for teenagers. Dr. Priya Dhara, the doctor promoting them in the video, explains that puberty blockers, “are basically a medication that says ‘Hey, let’s just put a pause on...

Modern Idols Compromise U.S. Christians 

by | Aug 19, 2022 | Blog

Lifeway Research recently surveyed pastors, asking them what modern idols have the most significant influence in their churches. Over half of the pastors surveyed said it was comfort, followed by security, and then money. As Scott McConnell, executive director of...

Engaging Local Media as Ministry Opportunity for Christians

by | Aug 18, 2022 | Blog

Local newspapers were once seen as a trustworthy and necessary institution to the flourishing of the community. But as the printing of newspapers in general has declined, and citizens have begun to distrust the media and look to national media more broadly, local...