Issue Date: 09/12/2025

Deconstruction: Tearing Shallow Faith Apart

A quiet crisis is sweeping through churches, youth groups, and Christian families: it’s called deconstruction. Deconstruction is the process of rethinking, doubting, dismantling, and eventually discarding one’s Christian beliefs.

Bold New Movement Challenges LGBTQ Community

The gospel offers life, freedom, and true identity in Christ. That is the powerful message of the CHANGED Movement, a bold, international network of former LGBTQ-identifying Christians. They are dedicated to delivering that message to those trapped in the LGBTQ lies.

Teens Talking with Robots?

Teens aren’t just texting friends anymore—they’re confiding in chatbots on a daily basis. A new report from Common Sense Media reveals a startling trend: 72% of teens have used AI companions—and more than half talk to them regularly. These digital characters, found on platforms like Character.AI, Replika, CHAI, and Nomi, are designed to simulate real human conversation. But experts say they pose real risks—especially to minds and hearts still in formation.

Reaching New York City for Christ: The Vision of Pastor Brian Kelly

Brian Kelly, a pastor and missionary in New York City, was saved in 1996 after hearing the gospel from a street preacher on a Brooklyn street corner and reading a Fellowship Tract League tract titled “You Have God’s Word on It.”

Soon after, a close friend handed Brian a Chick tract, “Somebody Loves Me.” Struck by its powerful simplicity, Brian immediately sensed God’s call to reach the nearly nine million people of New York City—representing over 700 languages—with gospel tracts.

Islam is Changing the World

Across the world, Islam is quietly reshaping nations. Countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Lebanon once had Christian majorities. Now they are dominated by Islam. Christians face increasing persecution—sometimes to the point of extinction.

Heavenly Hope No Longer Offered to Jehovah’s Witnesses

The 144,000—one of the foundational teachings of the Watchtower Society—represented those who were sealed to go to heaven: the early Jehovah’s Witnesses. According to Watchtower doctrine, this number was fulfilled in 1935. These individuals were considered to have a heavenly hope and held the authority to lead the organization’s followers.

Missions Fund Report

Thanks to your faithful giving, huge numbers of Chick tracts continue to go to missionaries worldwide. Here are a few things happening right now...

Letter From David W. Daniels

Civility is back – and we can use it to the Lord’s advantage! Remember the term, “Ladies and Gentlemen”? I have seen it more than usual lately. I am experiencing the same politeness that I see in church, only it’s outside church! People are opening doors for each other, constantly saying “Excuse me” and “You first.” Old-fashioned politeness has worked its way back into our community.

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