At the First Baptist Church of Suitland, just across the District of Columbia border in Maryland, a typical Sunday service includes coffee and pastries, warm greetings and a sermon delivered by Pastor Quintin Few Sr., in an auditorium with a…
The truth about religious disaffiliation depends on a long view, according to BYU researchers
One of the world’s leading researchers on how to pass religion on to children, Vern Bengtson (1941-2019), walked away from his faith earlier in his life. But in his 60s, this renowned scholar found himself, as C.S. Lewis once said, “surprised by…
Adam Schiff, California’s Jewish senator-elect and Trump’s nemesis, says the US is ‘very much weakened as a democracy’
Long ago, when Adam Schiff was in Slovakia on a temporary assignment from the U.S. Justice Department, he decided to seek out his family’s ancestral home in Lithuania.
How the gladiators inspired evangelicals’ sense of persecution
With the release of Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II,” audiences will be plunged back into the cinematic excitement of the Roman amphitheater so vividly captured in its predecessor, “Gladiator.”
Following the Star Advent devotion will begin December 1st
Following the Star, the devotional series for Advent and Christmas returns to d365.org, starting on December 1st. This series features scripture, prayer, and meditative thoughts accompanied by gentle music. This year’s writers are active members of our three sponsoring denominations.
Vatican to install a webcam at St. Peter’s tomb as part technological outreach for Holy Year
Roman Catholic faithful will be able to view St. Peter’s tomb remotely as part of the Vatican’s technological outreach with its far-flung flock during the upcoming Holy Year.
Missouri Judge Upholds Ban On Gender-Affirming Medical Care For Trans Youth
A Missouri circuit court judge on Monday declined to restore access to gender-affirming care for minors in the state, ruling in a 74-page judgment that a law banning children from accessing medical care is constitutional.
Bishop TD Jakes receives medical care after ‘slight health incident’
After an hour of preaching during the weekend worship service at his Dallas megachurch, Bishop T.D. Jakes was praying and speaking the words “my strength, my Redeemer,” when he lowered his mic and appeared to be shaking in the chair…
I Believe in Miracles. Just Not All of Them.
I want to begin with a wonderful and mysterious story.