Is it or isn’t it? New evidence suggests the controversial Shroud of Turin may be Christ’s burial cloth after all. Italian scientists used new X-ray technology to examine linen threads from the shroud that could date the burial cloth’s origin to 2,000 years ago. However, researchers in the late 20th century used carbon dating…

New ‘State of the Bible’ Study Digs Deeply for Answers Nearly 75 percent of American adults experience moderate to high levels of loneliness, according to newly released State of the Bible research from the American Bible Society. That’s serious. But the new report also suggests three antidotes to loneliness: Developing a closer connection with God,…

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The late prominent pastor, Charles Spurgeon, once said, “The mind can descend far lower than the body, for in it there are bottomless pits. The flesh can bear only a certain number of wounds and no more, but the soul can bleed in ten thousand ways, and die over and over again each hour.”  …

Giving Tuesday Is Coming Up! Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, N.C., is prepared for snow. But hurricanes? Not so much. When Hurricane Helene came roaring through in late September 2024, people in the region weren’t prepared. Many lost everything and were suddenly homeless. But Operation Blessing, which is a faith-based organization, is…

  Opportunities Exist, Says American Bible Society Can American churches reach Nones, Nominals and Casuals— that is, people who have limited to no interaction with God and church? The American Bible Society, which conducts ongoing research on Americans’ engagement with Christ and the Bible, believes the church can reach many of them. The organization’s belief…

The Apostle Paul encourages Christians to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). How can believers “pray without ceasing” while still carrying on a “normal” life? Can technology help? How are individuals and churches using technology to help increase and improve prayer? What types of apps and websites are available, and what features do they offer?…

"Earthrise" is an iconic image that underscores the vastness of space, the loneliness of the cosmos and the fragility of our home planet. Astronaut William Anders took the photo while orbiting the moon as part of Apollo 8's mission in 1968. (Photo courtesy of NASA).

Ways Environmental Evangelicals Are Making a Difference… The biblical creation story says God created the heavens and the earth and all living things in six days and then gave humans responsibility for protecting our earthly home. Christians are divided over whether the story is literally true or not, but there is one issue some believe…

America’s youngest adults – known as Gen Z – are struggling with fear, anxiety, poor self-esteem and lack of peer support. People ages 18-27 years old grapple with these issues more than older generations, according to new State of the Bible research. However the new findings also show that engagement with the Bible greatly reduces anxiety…

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Some people look at the world and see God everywhere. Others see the same world and find no trace of a creator. People on both sides of the debate can hold strong beliefs about the existence of God. So, what reasons might an atheist have to follow a path from atheism to Christianity? Three former…

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A recent study, part of Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC), reaffirmed the emotional benefits of regular religious worship. Who knew? Everyone who makes worship a regular part of their lives! See You Sunday? The study, entitled “See You Sunday?,” was recently published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.  (An overview…