Obedience to God’s word is a cornerstone of the Christian life, reflecting our love, trust, and commitment to him. The Bible offers numerous verses that guide believers on the path of obedience, emphasizing its significance …
I’ve spent much of my life thinking about faith, belief, and the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of the world. Growing up in a religious tradition that prized certainty above all else, I …
A Shift in Perspective on Secularization In Cross Purposes: Christianity’s Broken Bargain with Democracy, Jonathan Rauch revisits his earlier views on secularization with concern. Once confident in the decline of religion’s influence, Rauch now believes …
Emergency Shelter Replaces Previous Pandemic-Closed Facility St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, has launched a 20-bed shelter for homeless women. The facility, named Donna Jean’s Place, occupies two renovated classrooms in a former school …
I call it correction fatigue. It appears in all seasons, but especially during this time of final exams and papers. Correction fatigue strikes when you are in the middle of grading students’ papers and you …
Legal Battle Over Deportations Raises Alarm The second Trump administration is asserting broader presidential powers than before, igniting a growing clash with the judiciary. A recent legal dispute centers on the administration’s deportation of over …
Growth Rebounds Post-Pandemic, But Splits Remain A new Lifeway Research study conducted with Exponential shows a nearly even split in U.S. Protestant church growth. Around 52% of churches reported attendance growth of 4% or more …
The Birth of a Painting A painting is born with the cast of a vision, a stroke on a substrate, and many considerations that play before the artist’s eyes. A painting may seem like an …
A Virginia jury convicted former pastor Sergio Guardia, 49, on March 12 for burglary and stalking charges. The charges stem from an incident in November 2023, when Guardia unlawfully entered the home of Marie Columna, …
Corporate Branding Push Raises Eyebrows The White House is drawing criticism for soliciting corporate sponsors for the 2025 Easter Egg Roll through Harbinger, a private event production firm. Sponsorships range from $75,000 to $200,000 and …