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“The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Modern Family,” and “Abbott Elementary.” Each of these runaway hit TV series features a “mockumentary” style (as it’s called in Hollywood–a mock take on a documentary) with hilarious scenes and flawed characters. Fans love them. Critics praise them. But could Christians make them? (Find out at the end of this…

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As U.S. congregations navigate the post-pandemic landscape, a new report reveals a surprising twist: while income levels have risen, inflation has outpaced those gains, leaving many churches financially vulnerable despite an overall sense of improved fiscal health. The Hartford Institute for Religion Research authored report, “Finances and Faith: A Look at Financial Health among Congregations in…

A majority of Americans recognize the importance of being a good neighbor, according to new State of the Bible research. Some 74 percent of people who are scripturally engaged said neighborliness is important. And a similar percentage of people with no religious affiliation shared that commitment. State of the Bible is a series of annual…

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Decades after first making their mark in Christian music, the members of Newsboys are still going strong with their new release “Worldwide Revival Pt. 1.” Featuring the songs “Heaven on Earth,” “He Lives,” and “In God We Trust,” the project showcases the bold lyrics and rock melodies the band, comprised of Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips,…

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Two thousand years ago, Christ told His followers, “Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations….” Christians did so then, and they do so now. One group of modern disciples is Ensemble 2024. These Christians’ efforts coincide with the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris. But the leaders of Ensemble 2024 don’t want the work…

A Personal Loss On average, approximately 4,500 U.S. churches close every year, and only 1,000 new ones open. And every year, 2.7 million church members become inactive, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The statistics are impersonal until you think about the pastors and church members who feel the loss — pastors like Ryan Burge,…

  Two years ago, Prime Video unveiled the first season of the show, based on the popular writings of Christian writer J.R.R. Tolkien. The bar was set high in delivering a show worthy of generations of fan expectations, boosted by two Peter Jackson big-screen trilogies. As the eight-episode season premiered, however, legions of enthusiasts tuned…

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Young Americans represent the future. So, it isn’t surprising that an organization such as the American Bible Society would want to better understand Gen Z’s views on the Bible. So, what does this generation of 11-to-26-year-old Americans think about God, faith and the Bible? And what other key findings does the report reveal? The American…

Evangelical beliefs and practices are the most reliable indicator of American Christians’ support for Israel, according to new research. The study of “Christian Attitudes Toward the War in Gaza in 2024” included 2,033 self-identified American Christian adults. Surveys were conducted March 8-14, 2024, by Motti Inbari, professor of Jewish studies at the University of North…

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has its place. Siri or Alexa will play your favorite music at a moment’s notice. Your doctor can use AI to help diagnose certain medical problems faster, and AI is a handy tool for your bank when fraud is suspected. However, a recent State of the Bible study shows that many…
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