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Churchgoers at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee had a surprise guest leading their worship service on Sunday. Grammy-winning artist Carrie Underwood joined her home church, which has several satellite locations, to lead worship, singing “Goodness of God” by Bethel Music. The music icon’s appearance on stage was a shock to many within the…

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A vibrant and spirited young boy’s life was tragically cut short following a car accident that occurred on the way home from a church trip to Dollywood Amusement Park. Aidan Linville, a 13-year-old from Sparta, Tennessee, passed away after succumbing to injuries sustained in the crash. His untimely death has left his family, friends, and…

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The American Worldview Inventory survey from George Barna at Arizona Christian University has revealed that religious faith in America continues to decline, with the number of evangelicals being lower than originally thought. The survey found that only 10 percent of respondents would be considered “evangelical,” or those who “recognize their sinful life, rely upon Jesus…

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America’s religious decline continues, and Gen Z women are the ones leading the trend. The Survey Center for American Life noted the decline amongst young women in April, marking a shift in previous generations when men were more likely to leave their faith than women. The Survey Center found, however, that 54 percent of adult…

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The largest ancient quarry ever discovered in Jerusalem has been revealed by archaeologists. The excavation site in Jerusalem’s Har Hotzvim industrial area spans 3,500-square meters and reveals just a small portion of the massive quarry. Archaeologists have dated the quarry around the Second Temple Era and believe many of the large slabs of stone were…

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