Federal report shows rise in homelessness
Over 770,000 people were homeless in the United States as of January 2024, an 18% bump compared with 2023 data, according to a report released Friday. The Department of Housing and Urban Development, ...
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What is Hanukkah?
The Jewish festival of Hannukah, which this year runs from 25 December to 2 January, actually has a lot in common with the Christian Christmas. This is the story ...
How banning Christmas in Scotland helped to create Hogmanay
A ban on Christmas in Scotland led to the development of Hogmanay. This is the story ...
Guardian Angels patrol NYC subway after horrific attack
Guardian Angel founder Curtis Sliwa attends a news conference held on 8th Avenue in Sunset Park in Brooklyn, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 in New York. Associated Press / Photo by Stefan Jer...
Former President Jimmy Carter Leaves Legacy of Faith
The 39th president passed away on Dec. 29, just over a year after his wife, Rosalynn, Carter, and after nine months in hospice care.
Mississippi Tornado Leaves Couple Unscathed in Church Wreckage: 'God has a future for us''
A powerful tornado tore through a historic church in southern Mississippi over the weekend, leaving the congregation of O Zion Baptist Church in Meadville to rely on their motto, Small church, big
Beloved Youth Pastor Killed in Shark Attack While Spearfishing: 'A young man who loved God'
A beloved youth pastor in Queensland, Australia, died after a shark attack while spearfishing The 40-year-old was bitten on the neck while in the water with his family, according to reports
Christian College Students Gain Access to Financial Aid Program after Ban
Students at a Christian college in Georgia will be permitted to participate in a state-backed financial aid program after a prohibition prevented them from receiving tuition assistance if they are
What Dostoevsky Taught Me About Sending My Son to College
A letter from the Russian writer reminds me of the purpose of Christian parenting.
From St Stephens to the Epiphany to Candlemas: what are the unusually named Christian ...
The days and weeks following Christmas are meant for much more than turkey leftovers. Throughout the ages churches have designated particular days to remember important Christian stories – and to celebrate – and the period following Christmas is particularly full of them.
