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Inflation has everyone thinking twice about their finances, even those who stay connected with their faith. CNBC shared recently that the consumer price index — which measures how fast prices are changing across the U.S. economy — rose 2.5% in August from a year ago. (Credit: U.S. Department of Labor reported). Whether we stay inside…

America’s youngest adults – known as Gen Z – are struggling with fear, anxiety, poor self-esteem and lack of peer support. People ages 18-27 years old grapple with these issues more than older generations, according to new State of the Bible research. However the new findings also show that engagement with the Bible greatly reduces anxiety…

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The newly renamed Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts at Biola University broke ground in La Mirada, California on campus for its new 45,000-square-foot facility earlier this month. In May 2023, Biola University announced its benefactor, Lynsi Snyder-Ellington, president and owner of In-N-Out Burger, was opening up the family coffers to revolutionize the 116-year-old…

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In Johnson City, Tennessee, near the northeastern tip of the state, Altar Fellowship Church paid off $8 million debt for their community. The divine catch is the non-denominational church was able to do it for only $50,000. Partnering with Undue Medical Debt (formerly known as RIP Medical Debt), Pastor Mattie Montgomery lived out a dream…

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It’s called the Johnson Amendment, and currently, is under fire by the National Religious Broadcasters because it bans anyone in a faith-based arena from actively campaigning for political candidates. In an official federal complaint in Tyler, Texas, attorneys from the National Religious Broadcasters, Sand Springs Church (Athens, Texas), First Baptist Church Waskom (bordering the northeastern…

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Some people look at the world and see God everywhere. Others see the same world and find no trace of a creator. People on both sides of the debate can hold strong beliefs about the existence of God. So, what reasons might an atheist have to follow a path from atheism to Christianity? Three former…

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A recent study, part of Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC), reaffirmed the emotional benefits of regular religious worship. Who knew? Everyone who makes worship a regular part of their lives! See You Sunday? The study, entitled “See You Sunday?,” was recently published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.  (An overview…

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Before the first kickoff of college football, the Spirit of God broke the huddle with His own play on the campus of The Ohio State University. According to the student-run newspaper The Lantern, a planned Christian revival was open to the public. Nothing out of the ordinary was planned for this service, except who helped lead…

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Award-winning Singer-songwriter Brandon Heath, known for chart-topping songs “I’m Not Who I Was” and “Give Me Your Eyes,” has once channeled personal grief and reflection into his music with his ninth album, “The Ache.” The album, which released last week, features 11 original tracks co-written by Heath, is described as a “snapshot of the season”…

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Scott Baio may be best known for his iconic roles in “Happy Days” and “Charles in Charge” but these days, the actor is using his platform to champion faith-based films like the upcoming “God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust” and encourage Christian voters to get involved in the political process. “God’s Not Dead: In…