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.
Billions of dollars in foreign aid have poured into Haiti, but the lack of long-term, measurable results suggest that the problem isn’t merely a lack of funding. The nation’s history helps illuminate why.
Abortion has torn our nation apart, but the power of God is stronger than evil. God can heal the brokenhearted, restore the destroyed, and mend the torn.
What on earth was Saturday Night Live thinking when it featured comedian Cecily Strong dressed up as pro-abortion advocate “Goober the Clown”? The skit was not only done in very poor taste (no surprise for SNL), but it was downright offensive, not to mention idiotic.
I was scared of the government for a long time because I grew up believing that the media was evil and that the government was corrupt. I would hear that from the pulpit all the time in different churches. I also grew up hearing that the rapture was coming, that the end times are here. So I thought, “Well, what’s the point, really?”
How have you seen God work in your life during the pandemic? Are there changes you think God is calling you to make in your life and work? If God has used the pandemic as a wake-up call in your life, make sure to respond. He is ready and able to equip you to live your calling.
Given our limited data, the safest answer to most questions to do with Heaven is simply we don’t know. Nevertheless, some things can be said and let me suggest five certainties that I find in the Bible that are helpful.
I believe the Bible should be a bridge — not a barrier — in any language for those seeking God and desiring to know Him more fully. That’s why I’m on a mission: to give everyone, everywhere, the opportunity to read the Bible in a faithful translation they can easily understand in their own language
Thankfully, pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) exist for the sole purpose of supporting women needing assistance during their pregnancies. The approximately 3,000 PRCs spread across the nation seek to combat the stress and anxiety that women face as a result of an unplanned pregnancy.