Good morning. In an interview with The Christian Post, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas speaks about the weight of integrity in ministry, whether he’s seeing revival, and his views about the U.S. being a Christian nation.

Another leader who’s making headlines this week is John Piper, who’s facing overwhelmingly negative responses to his X post quoting an Old Testament verse regarding welcoming the stranger, which many are interpreting as a veiled take on U.S. immigration policy.

In today’s opinion section, we look at one of the most popular lines in President Trump’s State of the Union and why Democrats’ silence is a warning sign for parents. Also, why one Baptist leader’s conversion to Catholicism has shocked the denomination.

Lastly, Tim Tebow tells CP how a moment of conviction led to "If the Tree Could Speak," an illustrated book that retells the crucifixion from the perspective of the cross itself.

America is at War and Christians are a Target. Get a Free Excerpt of this New Book. Christian persecution emerged and intensified in America over the last several years. 

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Boubakar’s story: Joy despite disability. In the quiet village of Taif Thiekene in Senegal’s Kaffrine region, seven-year-old Boubakar and his 15-year-old sister Mariama have grown up facing both physical challenges and social barriers. Boubakar was born with a disability, and Mariama walks with bowed legs after fractures as a baby that were never treated by medical professionals.

U.S. Returning to a Gold-Standard? Appears We Are Preparing… Rumors of a U.S. gold-backed dollar are swirling. See the huge benefits the U.S. would gain— what that means to you. Central banks and financial giants are buying gold at all-time highs—12.5 million ounces moved to the U.S. since Nov 2024. Read now…

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