01/09/2026

Rome Woos Evangelicals

Rome has always pushed for ecumenical unity, but in recent years the effort has intensified. The Vatican—and even the White House—are speaking in ways that make many evangelicals say, “Maybe the Catholic Church isn’t so different after all.”

The State vs. Your Child

California just handed the state a power that should chill every mother and father in America. With AB 495, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, any adult who claims to be a child’s relative — even without proof — can immediately act as that child’s “caregiver.” No parent signature. No verification. Not even a courtesy phone call.

Family Discipleship: Every Believer’s First Responsibility

“We must not lose the generations,” warned Gwen De Rosario, director of the Asia Evangelical Alliance’s Family & Children Commission. She’s right — and today, we’re standing dangerously close to that very edge.

Scientists Ask Forbidden Questions

On October 5, The Times reported something few expected: a French book arguing that modern science points decisively to God has become a runaway bestseller. God, the Science, the Evidence — by Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies — has already sold more than 400,000 copies in Europe and is now available in English.

Teachers Forced to Endorse Gender Ideology

Two California laws — AB 5 and AB 130 — now require every 7th–12th grade teacher and certificated school employee to complete annual LGBTQ “cultural competency” training. The curriculum, called PRISM, was developed by activist groups in partnership with the California Department of Education and the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

A New Kind of Possession

Over the past decade, something alarming has happened. Gen Z now averages more than nine hours of screen time daily, and during that same time, adolescent mental health has collapsed. Persistent sadness and hopelessness among American teens jumped from 28% in 2011 to over 40% (36% to 53% in girls) in 2023. Diagnosed anxiety among adolescents soared 61% (10.0% to 16.1%)

Missions Fund Report

Because so many of you have been giving to buy Chick tracts for missionaries, a tremendous amount has been happening since the last Battle Cry newsletter.

Letter From David W. Daniels

One day I was door-knocking, inviting people to church and giving them Chick tracts. One boy was sitting on a low wall, playing on a Game Boy. I offered him a tract. “No; I’ve got THIS,” he said, indicating his Game Boy. Thankfully the other children in the neighborhood gladly received tracts.

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