Life
Religious teenage boys do better in school than secular peers
Teenage Christian boys from working-class families who regularly participate in their church and demonstrate strong faith in God are twice as likely to earn bachelor's degrees as their moderately religious or nonreligious peers, new research shows.
'Mass production religion' has left people 'exhausted' - Amy Orr-Ewing
"From the 20th century and onwards, within agriculture we've sought to have mass production, machine-like agriculture, and it's been a bit like that in the Church."
David Crowder on his 'deconstructive moment'
Worship artist David Crowder, known professionally by his stage name Crowder, is one of the most prolific worship artists today, known for his prayerful tunes and thoughtful lyrics. But the artist will be the first to admit his journey hasn't always been smooth.
The importance of time at Lent
Lent reminds us of the coming Easter, the coming eternity and that, in the meantime, we must live our lives on the basis that we will be held to account for them.
How can we pray for Ukraine?
The devastating and far-reaching impact of Putin's decision can cause us to feel bewildered and helpless. But now is the time for us to rise up in prayer for our brothers and sisters on the ground, writes Claire Musters.
Black Americans more certain than any other racial group that they're going to Heaven
The Bible assures Christians in Scriptures like John 3:16 "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." According to the study, however, only 37% of Americans are sure they will be with God in Heaven, while 23% hope they get to Heaven.
For clergy, Covid-19 has brought both burnout and breakthrough
Some say they are exhausted. Some are thinking about quitting. Others, while they are weary and the future is uncertain, say the pandemic has also brought opportunities for ministry and growth.
Justin Bieber's new tour offers incentives for fans to do good, support nonprofits
"We are excited to have this opportunity to connect with the Justin Bieber fan base," said Pastor Mike McBride, Live Free's national director.
Credibility of pastors waning as influence of Christianity loses cultural dominance: study
Fewer than half of American adults, including non-Christians, see pastors as "very reliable" when it comes to handling spiritual matters, and the share of pastors who believe the general public sees them that way is even lower, according to newly published data from Barna Research.
What did your church learn during lockdown?
What did we learn in the almost 24 months since the pandemic became part of our everyday lives?
I'm finally reading the Bible from cover to cover
I have a confession to make. It's a little embarrassing and some of you may think of me differently. I've been working up the courage, so here it goes. I have never read the Bible cover-to-cover.
Letting go of the need to control
What's more freeing than knowing that you're not in control?
Americans increasingly choosing secular over religious wedding ceremonies
Fifty years ago, religious marriage ceremonies were the norm. Most people got married to someone who shared their faith, and just a small fraction of husbands and wives were in relationships where no one practiced a religion.
Study reveals positive benefits of marriage for men
Married men are far more likely than their single counterparts to be satisfied with their social lives, according to new research.
Church has lost the fear of God, says RT Kendall
Distinguished theologian and Pastor RT Kendall has taken a look at fear in a newly released book, dividing the emotion into three distinctive categories as he urges churches to stress the importance of fearing God.
American church leaders think social media's importance to ministry will decline in the future
A majority of American churches now embrace technology as an important tool in achieving their mission and agree that the digital church is here to stay. But less than half of them believe social media will be as "strategically important" as other online tools in the future, according to a new study.