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New ‘State of the Bible’ Study Digs Deeply for Answers Nearly 75 percent of American adults experience moderate to high levels of loneliness, according to newly released State of the Bible research from the American Bible Society. That’s serious. But the new report also suggests three antidotes to loneliness: Developing a closer connection with God,…

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“Trustworthy churches.” That term reads as an oxymoron, given the frequent scandals involving church leaders and national ministries. However, according to a recent national poll in Church Answers, this country is sorely lacking in It. The outlet surveyed both those who attend church regularly and those who do not. These startling but not surprising numbers summarize that…

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The late prominent pastor, Charles Spurgeon, once said, “The mind can descend far lower than the body, for in it there are bottomless pits. The flesh can bear only a certain number of wounds and no more, but the soul can bleed in ten thousand ways, and die over and over again each hour.”  …

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For the past decade, veteran music journalist Deborah Evans Price has been curating the “Country Faith” book series, which features country artists sharing their favorite scriptures and reflections on their faith. Now, the franchise is expanding with a new edition of the popular “Country Faith Christmas” book. “It’s been about 10 years ago now since…

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After a decade-long break from music, singer-songwriter Jeannie Ortega is back with a new album that she says reflects her most authentic self. “Letting Go,” Ortega’s fourth studio project, marks a return to her pop roots while also showcasing her deep faith. “This is the album I wanted to make,” Ortega said. “Everything I wanted…

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It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, thanks to a new crop of holiday releases from Christian music artists and groups. Tailored to listeners of praise and worship, contemporary gospel, country, pop, and contemporary Christian, the Birth of Christ continues to inspire music that touches the heart and soul. Here’s a sampling of the…

Giving Tuesday Is Coming Up! Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville, N.C., is prepared for snow. But hurricanes? Not so much. When Hurricane Helene came roaring through in late September 2024, people in the region weren’t prepared. Many lost everything and were suddenly homeless. But Operation Blessing, which is a faith-based organization, is…

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Iconic actor John Rhys Davies (“The Lord of the Rings,” “Indiana Jones”) speaks with excitement about his newest role, as narrator of “Scrooge,” the podcast adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, “A Christmas Carol.” The podcast, which was the CMB Podcast of the Year in 2023, also stars Rhys Davies’ “Lord of the Rings” co-star…

When we think of Christmas, images of Santa Claus, reindeer, and gift-laden sleighs often come to mind. But what if the holiday spirit could be reimagined—not as receiving, but as giving? Across the globe, Light the World Giving Machines are transforming that idea into reality, turning the season of joy into an opportunity to help…

The British Museum believes they have an artifact that has deciphered the location of Noah's Ark. (Image Credit: British Museum via YouTube)

Noah’s Ark is known to Christians and non-adherents alike as the massive wooden ship that rescued the world during the great flood (Genesis 6-9). That was approximately 2350 BCE, based on traditional Biblical dating) and God shared its location in the Bible as if it was a dynamic geocaching clue. But God remembered Noah and all…