Grooming is everywhere: in our schools and stores , across our entertainment, in libraries, even within government . T raffickers have enslaved more than two million people in commercial sex , with even more forced into labor or exploited for organ trafficking – bringing the total well past five million. 1 And it isn’t just “out there.” Predators target people in our neighborhoods. It’s a hard truth, but ignoring it won’t make it go away. Before we get into this, may I offer

Some things you can’t unsee. Did you ever watch Night Gallery ? It’s an ancient TV show from the 70s that I was definitely not allowed to watch as a small child. It was a spin-off from the tamer Twilight Zone , also hosted by Rod Serling. But I was stealthy during my elementary years, so I snuck a few episodes. I’ll never forget staring wide-eyed at an old, undead lady on the screen, covered in vines and dirt that seemed to be part of her, her chair creaking eerily as she ro

Ever since the pandemic, things have gotten weird. Okay, maybe they were weird before, but that year, it was like the weird came out and shook its moneymaker in all our masked faces. It may have had something to do the shutdowns, experimental vaccines , drag queen story hour , men claiming they can have babies, and later, a Supreme Court Justice who couldn’t even define the word “woman.” (I screamed at the TV as if trying to help a contestant on the game show Jeopardy , “WHA

7 million, eh? So say the organizers of the “No Kings” rallies held last week. The organizers. Of course, it is corroborated by left-leaning media… so it must be true… ish . Forgive my skepticism. I come by it honestly, given all the fake news that’s been pawned off as fact to the American people in recent years. Actual numbers aside, it was a colorful collection of baby boomers, LGBTQ enthusiasts, a surprising number in random inflatable costumes, and the usual suspects, all

I’m a fan of Christian films. Not all of them, mind you, but I do love a good story – and what could be better than one that points to true hope? Of course, haters gonna hate, and creative Christian expression, along with a good deal of simply wholesome entertainment, has suffered the ire of movie critics through the years who can’t stomach faith-forward storytelling. Edginess, angst, graphic sexuality – and woke politics often win the favor of these “experts.” However, their

Confetti’s barely off the floor and the kids are already asking what’s for breakfast – so yes, it’s officially Resolution Season. But for 2026, we’re not doing the usual “drink more water” promises we forget by February. This year comes with a built-in headline: America turns 250. That’s not just a fun history fact for a trivia night – it’s a once-in-a-lifetime birthday party for the greatest nation on earth, and it deserves more than a half-hearted goal and a planner we aban

There's something about the way we celebrate in America. It can be over-the-top in color, creativity, flair - and often in scope. Others may accuse us of sometimes overdoing things a bit, but it's how we roll in the land of the free, home of the brave. We won't apologize for our massive balloons careening down 6 th Avenue on Thanksgiving morning as enthusiastic volunteers grip ropes with all they've got as an unexpected wind gust threatens disaster. It's the perfect mix of f

Ever since around 2020, everything seems more extreme. Politically charged tension, controversies, conspiracies, and, in general, widespread contention in our culture. The cherry on top has been the tangible push we've seen to draw our kids away from healthy, wholesome influences towards activist ideals and alternative lifestyles. These days, we moms have to sleep with one eye open as formerly trusted teachers, doctors, and online influencers have attempted to charm the heart