“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.”

C.S. Lewis

Table of Contents

1. TX Considers Bible-Based Elementary Curriculum

2. First Transgender Person Elected to Congress

3. Other news you should know

4. Remnant Resources

TX Considers Bible-Based Elementary Curriculum

The Texas State Board of Education has preliminarily approved an optional K-5 curriculum incorporating Bible-based lessons into reading and language arts. Advocates emphasize the Bible's influence on American history and culture, arguing it enhances literacy and historical understanding. For example, kindergarteners would learn the Golden Rule through Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, with mentions of similar teachings in other religions. Critics contend the curriculum prioritizes Christianity, raising First Amendment concerns about government endorsement of religion. The curriculum also includes lessons on other faiths, like Purim and Buddhist poetry. The final vote is pending, potentially making Texas a model for similar initiatives nationwide.

Believers with sincere faith may arrive at different conclusions about the wisdom of this proposal, but both must reject the pervasive lie that secular worldviews are entirely neutral and/or absent from current curriculums (Colossians 2:8).

Whether or not our politicians and educators admit it, we acknowledge Jesus in our classrooms every single day already. It is 2024 AD—Anno Domini, which means "in the year of our Lord." Even if new initials are created to avoid offense, we still define all of time in relation to the Creator of time, matter, and space (Colossians 1:16-17).

Lessons are to be learned, but the Lord is to be loved (Deuteronomy 6:5). Growing in knowledge of Him is good, but having a saving faith is far greater (Ephesians 3:17-19). The Bible isn't just a book of benevolent stories; it's God's living and lasting word, sharper than any sword (Hebrews 4:12). Jesus wasn't just a good guide—He's the glorious God (Hebrews 1:3).

A society where we all understand the Golden Rule and know the story of the Good Samaritan is certainly better than one that doesn't. But we should aim to be a remnant marked by knowing these lessons and living them out regardless of your state's curriculum (James 1:22).

_{By: Jamie Wilder}

First Transgender Person Elected to Congress

Delaware has made history by electing the first openly transgender individual to Congress. Sarah McBride, a biological male who identifies as a transgender woman, will officially take office in the House of Representatives this January. Following this development, GOP Representative Nancy Mace, herself a survivor of rape and assault, promptly introduced a resolution aimed at prohibiting biological males from accessing women’s spaces within the Capitol building and congressional office areas. Mace’s resolution reflects ongoing debates about gender identity, safety, and access to gender-specific spaces in public and government facilities.

The central concern of this story is not merely Rep. Mace's resolution or the election of a transgender woman to Congress but the deeper spiritual and cultural issue of a man believing he is a woman and seeking to be affirmed as such. While the Bible does not specifically address the modern concept of transgenderism, it provides a clear foundation for understanding human identity and sexuality. God's creation of humanity in His image includes the intentional design of male and female (Genesis 1:27). Deuteronomy 22:5 denounces cross-dressing, describing it as an abomination, reflecting God's desire for clarity in the distinctions He ordained.

Scripture further affirms that deviations from God's design for sexuality and gender are sinful. Jesus reiterates the sacred union of male and female in marriage in Matthew 19:4-5, and Paul explicitly condemns homosexual acts and behaviors that blur gender distinctions (Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9), highlighting behaviors inconsistent with God's order and emphasizing the importance of living according to His will.

This situation calls for both conviction and compassion. Pray for this future Delaware legislator and others who are misled by the prince of the age (Ephesians 2:2) that they might encounter the transformative grace of Christ and turn to Him for truth and redemption. Let us also pray for a culture increasingly confused about God's design, asking for wisdom and courage to speak the truth in love.

_{By: Ken Teaff}

Other news you should know

📈 72% of Americans say child gender transitions should be illegal—a 10-point increase from August.

👶🏻 WATCH: An unborn child appears to clap along to her parents' singing.

🏥 Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, and Lutnick for Commerce.

🥊 Netflix says the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was "the most-streamed sporting event ever."

🇮🇱 Over 40 anti-Israel protesters arrested in U.S. Senate building.

🏈 The New York Jets are hiring.

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