By Cathy Lynn Grossman Religion News Service (RNS) — Folks who have just knocked back two drinks say they’re really aware of God at that moment. And good sleep enhances a sense of God, joy, peace and love. Who knew? Actually, about 160 people, so far, know such details about their spiritual lives. They were […]
Read More >Christian Newswire / WASHINGTON — Below are Institute on Religion and Democracy’s (IRD) predictions for what religious news stories have potential to make headlines in the coming year. Polygamy will gain as an issue in religion and society. With a court ruling in Utah and increasing public fascination with polygamous unions, accommodation of the practice — […]
Read More >By Jeff Brumley Associated Baptist Press (ABP) — Alan Rudnick never was a fan of bringing phones into church sanctuaries and never did so himself — until about a year ago. That’s when he discovered bona fide uses for electronic devices during worship services at First Baptist Church of Ballston Spa, NY, where he is […]
Read More >On December 22, 2013, images and footage of America’s infamous, bearded duck hunter flooded primetime news headlines. What’s the buzz about? In an interview with GQ magazine, Phil Robertson — a Southern, fundamentalist Christian hunter from the popular A&E series “Duck Dynasty” — called homosexuality a sin. The network decided to suspend the reality star […]
Read More >By Tim Spivey, lead planter of New Vintage Church (San Diego) It’s time for everyone to start putting their “lists” out there. Not everyone enjoys these posts; I do. I like reading what others found to be particularly helpful, because it helps me get to know them a bit better and to cut through some […]
Read More >Christian Newswire — A popular new Pope, church disputes and threats to religious freedom made news throughout 2013. Below are Institute on Religion and Democracy’s (IRD) top church news stories for the year. New Pope: Both the almost unprecedented retirement of a Pope and the enthusiasm surrounding a young new pontiff was the biggest church […]
Read More >By Mark Brooks The message of the Church is eternal and never needs changing! Yet, how we do Church must continually change. We’re living in the midst of a technological and communications revolution, and we must embrace it or be left behind. Here are some thoughts. We live in the 21st century, which is driven by […]
Read More >By Sarah Pulliam Bailey Religion News Service (RNS) — As evolution remains a contentious issue for many public schools, a new survey suggests that views on the question are driven by Americans’ religious affiliation more than their level of education. Overall, six in 10 Americans say that humans have evolved over time, while one-third reject […]
Read More >I’ve had a few dramatic stumbles when I stand quickly, only to realize one of my legs has mysteriously fallen asleep. The numbness makes it feel like the leg has suddenly gone missing, only to give sharp tingling reminders that it indeed is still there. A foot, arm or leg falls asleep because of too […]
Read More >“Why don’t they consider the elder’s spouse in the selection and training process?”, Tisha asked as we chatted. I was interviewing her as part of my due diligence evaluation of her company, “After the Fact — Final Affairs,” which assists in the administration and closing of probate matters. As we chatted, her comments as the […]
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