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U.S. charitable giving took an unusual downturn last year

Rising inflation and persistent recession fears helped drive down 2022 charitable giving in the U.S. for only the third time in four decades, researchers behind the latest Giving USA study said. Total giving by corporations, foundations, bequests and individuals dropped…

Five reasons separation of church and state is essential

The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States confirms that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the…

J.D. Greear calls on Southern Baptists to slow down on constitutional amendment

A recent president of the Southern Baptist Convention published a 3,500-word explanation of why he believes the so-called “Law Amendment” is unwise, even though he personally agrees with the theology behind it. That amendment, proposed by Virginia pastor Mike Law,…

He turned 65 in a dorm and was inspired to write a book about the Holy Spirit

The end of COVID prompted Jack Levison to think more deeply about the Spirit-filled life. The result is his latest book, a small volume accessible to laity and clergy alike: Seven Secrets of the Spirit-filled Life. As the pandemic slowed,…

With record levels of loneliness, young men need mentors, research shows

Young men desperately need mentors and safe, understanding communities to help overcome the loneliness they are experiencing at record levels, according to a panel of experts hosted by Springtide Research Institute. “What I’m continuing to hear is they are looking…

5 ways to be an ally to those battling chronic illness

One thing the pandemic did for the disability community was to open dialogue and raise awareness for those living with chronic illness or pain. Long COVID symptoms brought conversations to the forefront regarding those who live with debilitating but often…