The CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute makes the case that there is simply no evidence to suggest Americans are becoming more religious, either in their affiliation with a particular faith tradition or in terms of attending religious services more regularly.
Right now, there is a concerted effort to change the American public's attitude towards psychedelic drugs.
Allowing true churches to break over issues like critical race theory is not only a patently unwise move but a disservice to the power of Christ, its one true Foundation.
One of the many benefits of knowing Christ as Savior is that you never have to pretend with God. And the more you express your honest feelings to God, the more your heart will be comforted by the Lord’s amazing grace and unfailing love.
Pressure needs to remain high on any institution willing to relax the stigma of pedophilia and lead us down the slope to its acceptance.
In day 14 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Angela Parker reflects the conflicting ancient treatment of literal shepherds and the use of she shepherd metaphor to describe rulers.
Adam and Eve deconstructed their faith, and it resulted in disaster. If you deconstruct your faith, it will result in disaster for you, too. So do not deconstruct your faith. Instead, ask God to decrease your doubts and increase your faith.
Cherish your staff, rather than overworking and under-recognizing them. Fight the urge to get swept up in the ministry patterns of a busy season and commit time to care for the individuals who make your ministry happen.
Everyone needs to understand that Putin cannot fulfill his life’s ambition to rebuild the old Soviet Union under the banner of Russia without putting Ukraine once again under Russian control and rule.
God never said, “Thou shalt not steal unless the majority approves of the theft.”
In day 13 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Brad Lyons reflects on the story of the Murder of the Innocents and how its message resonates with our world today.
