Christmas serves as a season of joy, but for many the holidays are a source of grief or pain. The reasons vary. For some, it is the grief of a lost loved one. Others hurt from a broken family. Still others cope with health concerns or disability. These and other pains can lead…

Image from Wikipedia Commons There are many Bible verses about faith and action, but what are some of the best? My top 10 include the following: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with…

Photo courtesy Quinn Dombrowski. A recent survey has found less than half of evangelical Americans “strongly agree” with core evangelical beliefs, while nearly one-third of Americans who hold evangelical beliefs don’t identify as “evangelical.” LifeWay Research released this survey on evangelical beliefs and identity that featured responses from over 1,000 U.S. adults. Respondents were asked their…

Photo wikimedia commons Breaking news today reports an explosion near New York City’s Port Authority bus terminal during Monday morning’s rush hour. As expected, chaos ensued. A stampede of people fled the scene, some bus terminals have been shut down and media has swarmed upon the scene. Though heartbreaking, these events have become the new…

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