https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/rss.xml Cutting edge cultural commentary from John Stonestreet and the team at The Colson Center Copyright https://www.crosswalk.com 2026, Crosswalk.com Mon, 25 May 2026 20:34:48 -0400 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/the-legacy-of-bob-woodson.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/the-legacy-of-bob-woodson.html John Stonestreet https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ Bob Woodson, a visionary civil rights leader and founder of the Woodson Center, has passed away at 89, leaving a profound legacy in reframing discussions around poverty, race, and community empowerment. Fri, 22 May 2026 08:15:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/human-exceptionalism-and-artificial-intelligence.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/human-exceptionalism-and-artificial-intelligence.html John Stonestreet https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ While AI offers unparalleled efficiency in education, this article argues against mistaking its computational power for true wisdom, drawing parallels to historic Parisian structures that represent different facets of human experience. Thu, 21 May 2026 08:40:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/the-first-lady-of-pro-life.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/the-first-lady-of-pro-life.html John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson, the first Black woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School, was a pioneering surgeon and an unwavering advocate for the pro-life movement. Wed, 20 May 2026 08:25:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/looking-for-god-at-disney.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/looking-for-god-at-disney.html John Stonestreet and Timothy D Padgett https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ Nietzsche's prophecy of a world without God has manifested in unexpected ways, with modern society creating new "gods" and "festivals" to fill the void.  Tue, 19 May 2026 08:20:56 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/colson-fellows-commissioned-with-purpose.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/colson-fellows-commissioned-with-purpose.html John Stonestreet https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ With millions graduating annually, the significance of a college degree is diminishing, prompting a reevaluation of what "commencement" truly means. Mon, 18 May 2026 08:45:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/from-liberalism-to-progressivism.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/from-liberalism-to-progressivism.html John Stonestreet and Timothy D Padgett https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ The Supreme Court's recent ruling on counseling conversations highlights a growing ideological divide, distinguishing between liberalism's call for tolerance and progressivism's drive to silence dissent. Fri, 15 May 2026 08:50:38 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/freedom-of-conscience.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/freedom-of-conscience.html John Stonestreet and Glenn Sunshine https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ The surprising connection between Martin Luther's 16th-century stand for conscience and the foundations of our Bill of Rights. Thu, 14 May 2026 08:20:48 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/faithfulness-not-pride.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/faithfulness-not-pride.html John Stonestreet https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ Tennessee's "Nuclear Family Month" declaration sparks controversy, highlighting a national debate on the definition and importance of family structures. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:20:00 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/a-christian-view-of-ufos-aliens-and-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/a-christian-view-of-ufos-aliens-and-unidentified-anomalous-phenomena.html John Stonestreet https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ Recent Pentagon releases concerning Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) have sparked debate, yet the Bible remains silent on extraterrestrial life, offering a unique perspective for Christians to consider. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:30 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00 https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/dying-with-dignity-vs-death-with-dignity.html https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/breakpoint-daily-commentary/dying-with-dignity-vs-death-with-dignity.html John Stonestreet and Timothy D Padgett https://www.crosswalk.com/author/john-stonestreet/ Former Senator Ben Sasse, facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, is teaching a powerful lesson on confronting mortality with grace and conviction, challenging the notion that dignity is only found in avoiding suffering. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:05:30 -0400 2026-05-25T20:34:48-04:00