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Bible truth or tradition: Does God control everything?

On a recent YouTube short video post from the Ligonier National Conference, Dr HB Charles Jr was asked the following question: “Now, we know and confess as Christians that God does indeed control everything. How does knowing that help Christians face trials, uncertainties, unanswered questions and suffering in our lives?” His response began with: “Yes. So, the Bible says right in Romans 8:28 that we know all things work together for the good of those who love God.” A major reason for this interpretation is the way this verse has been translated in many versions, such ...

The future begins now: Celebrating the Class of 2026

High school memories often come flooding back: walking through crowded hallways, the familiar aroma of the lunchroom, the excitement of Friday night football, and the rhythm of band camp. We remember dissecting frogs in science class, working hands-on in the wood and welding shops, and the mix ...

No member of Congress should be trading on prediction markets

Iowans and Americans deserve to have full confidence that their representatives are serving the public – not themselves. That’s why I am pushing to stop Members of Congress from trading individual stocks (my husband and I sold our publicly traded individual stocks shortly after I began serving in Congress and do not trade stocks) and why I’m working to end all forms of corrupt insider trading in Washington, D.C. This includes ensuring Members of Congress and senior federal officials cannot trade on prediction markets – platforms that allow users to bet on political and ...

Democratic control of Government means redefining America

Per USA Today columnist Chris Brennan, the Rededicate 250 event, held on the National Mall to rededicate our country as One Nation Under God, violated both our national spirit and our Constitution. Per Brennan, the Christian character of the event, and the Protestant content, flies in the face of the national value of religious diversity. The bottom line on the religious diversity claims points to religion not being a national value at all. I am perplexed how this squares with the rights noted in our Declaration of Independence asserted under the authority of the “Laws of ...

There’s a buzz over an unusual constitutional standoff in Nebraska

Because of his intimidating style, the legendary 1950s baseball pitcher Sal Maglie was known as “The Barber.” His brush-back pitches came sooooo close batters felt as if they were getting a shave. Considering his nickname, it’s probably best that “The Barber” is no longer with us, lest he find himself in hot water if he made a cameo appearance at the College World Series in Omaha. In a seemingly unrelated note, the Orpheum Theater in Omaha might want to rethink any plan to reprise last October’s performances of the opera, “The Barber of Seville,” especially if it ...

Real-world learning: How AEA partnerships are bridging the gap from classroom to career

What if finding a place in the workforce wasn’t overwhelming, but an opportunity discovered while working on a flower arrangement? For students transitioning out of high school, the leap into the workforce can feel daunting. But in Iowa Falls, a partnership between Iowa Falls-Alden High School and Central Rivers Area Education Agency (CRAEA) is changing that, offering real-world experience one step at a time. The program utilizes a “continuum of opportunities,” as described by CRAEA Work Experience Coordinator Dawn McCleish, meaning no two paths look the same. Students build ...