A former colleague got in touch this week to ask me a question I’ve heard often since my book The Next Mormons was published earlier this year. He understands the problems we’re all facing with religious retention in America; now he would like to be pointed to solutions, especially for millennials and Generation Z.
When a Chick-fil-A worker in California saw a man in cardiac arrest last week, he sprinted into action – and helped save the man’s life.
The former president of Planned Parenthood says the organization is trying to silence her about its work.
September 15th, 1963 is a day forever etched into Barbara Cross’ mind as the day that changed everything for her and her family. It was the day of the 16thStreet Baptist Church Bombing. Ku Klux Klan members had placed a bomb in the basement of the historically African American church earlier that morning. The bombing claimed the lives of four little girls: Denise McNair, Carol Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley.
A Georgia county’s board of education says it has found a legal way to allow prayer before high school football games following complaints from an atheist organization.
Duke University’s student government has denied the Christian organization Young Life official status as a student group on campus, citing its policy on sexuality.
Many know all too well the debilitating effects of mental illness. We do a great disservice when we tell those struggling to “just get over it and think positive thoughts” or “read your Bible more.” Although positive thinking (the right kind) is biblical, and it’s crucial to meditate on God’s Word, one cannot simply turn depression, anxiety, and hopelessness on and off like a light switch. But on the flip side, there are factors that contribute to mental anguish. After many years of praying with, talking to, and counseling thousands of people, I’ve found five factors that stand out that may cause mental pain. (Watch the short video here outlining these same points.)
A Dutch doctor who was being investigated for euthanizing an old woman against her will has been acquitted of all charges.
Evangelist Benny Hinn says in a new interview that he began changing his views on the prosperity gospel several years ago and was “troubled” by the number of people it negatively affected.
When Chance the Rapper appeared on The Ellen Show recently, it’s safe to say that host Ellen DeGeneres wasn’t expecting him to talk about the impact Jesus has had on his life – but that’s exactly what he did.
