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With a little data mining, a reputable survey shows more Christians are thriving in their spiritual growth despite other declining metrics, as per the latest market research conducted by the American Bible Society. By analyzing key indicators from their annual report, State of the Bible 2024, we focus on the buried optimism within the slumps.…

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Among the 6,000 institutions of higher education in America, nearly 1 of 6 are labeled as Christian colleges and universities. Education with a Bible-centric perspective is important for millions of believers nationwide, but are Christians taking advantage of those options nationwide? On the heels of the Asbury Revival in 2023, Christian colleges and universities reported…

Billy Graham, President George H.W. Bush, President Jimmy Carter and President Bill Clinton at the dedication of the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2007. (Image credit: BGEA)
The revered Billy Graham, known as “America’s Pastor,” will be honored on May 16 with a statue at the U.S. Capitol commemorating his life in ministry. On February 21, 2018, William Franklin “Billy” Graham, Jr., died at age 99, leaving a legacy of serving God’s children and his country. Since World War II, he has…

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Integrity Music artist Sarah Kroger, who previously released “Your Time,” “Hallelujah Is Our Song”, and “London Sessions,” returns with a new collection of personal and corporate worship songs on May 17. “A New Reality” is the singer-songwriter’s first release in four years and a testament to not only the enduring power of worship but the…

Malone Becomes First Black Woman to Assume Top Office The United Methodist Church (UMC) has reversed anti-gay policies, including a 40-year-old provision that outlawed gay clergy and a 52-year-old policy that condemned homosexuality. UMC’s General Conference also has passed a preliminary vote on restructuring the worldwide church. The LGBTQ+ legislation removed – without debate —…

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Not since the Holocaust has there been a more brutal attack against the Jewish people, and on May 5, two pro-Israeli organizations will introduce some of the October 7, 2023 survivors for “Solidarity Sunday.” The historic event is presented by Eagles’ Wings and Moral Hearts Alliance. Together, they are introducing churches nationwide to meet some…

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Over the decades, the number of people with a “Biblical worldview,” or the viewpoint that ethics and morals are guided by the Word of God, has steadily decreased. A recent study from the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University suggests that the number may have reached an all-time low: 66% of U.S. adults consider…

The Rev. Jonathan Ulanday, a clergy delegate from the East Mindanao Conference in the Philippines, speaks April 25 on the floor of the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Ulanday said regionalization legislation allows the spirituality of The United Methodist Church to grow in a different context. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.
The United Methodist Church’s 2024 General Conference has voted to restructure the worldwide United Methodist Church (UMC) into four regional conferences. The General Conference, which is meeting April 23 – May 3 in Charlotte, N.C., is the principal legislative body of the church. It generally convenes every four years. Delegates to the General Conference voted…

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When an event like the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, it’s customary for someone to say “Thank God.” but how many of those people walk with Jesus? Considering collegiate stars who became professional football players that maintain their relationship with God may not be as easy to recall. For every player whose testimony is tangible…

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The Movable Middle offers untapped potential within the Christian community that needs our attention. The American Bible Society’s State of the Bible 2024 report reveals a group of 65 million American adults known as the Movable Middle. After they interviewed 35,000 mainstream Americans, the Movable Middle identifies as: Open to hearing the message of the…
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