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Is the Threat of Social Security Running Out an Opportunity for Churches and Ministries to Expand Outreaches?
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:05:00 -0400
With Social Security's projected shortfall looming by 2032, history offers insights into past legislative solutions and the current political challenges hindering action. This critical juncture presents an opportunity for faith-based organizations to consider innovative outreach models, drawing inspiration from historical community support and biblical principles.
World Cup Soccer Fandom Spotlights the Human Need for Belonging
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:36:50 -0400
Soccer fandom is rising across North America, and its appeal goes deeper than goals, stadium chants, and favorite players. This article reflects on what soccer fans' passion reveals about human longing for joy, unity, connection, and belonging, and on how the Body of Christ offers a deeper, lasting community rooted in Jesus.
The Uncomfortable Truth about the Rise in Global Antisemitic Sentiment
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:35:47 -0400
Antisemitism is rising around the world, from online spaces and college campuses to Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. This article examines recent global data, the impact of October 7, the spread of Holocaust denial, and the moral responsibility Christians have to stand against hatred toward Jewish people with truth, courage, prayer, and public action.
Summerween Reveals Why We Keep Searching for Joy That Lasts
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:34:43 -0400
Summerween may seem like a harmless seasonal trend, but its rise reveals something deeper about our desire for novelty, escape, joy, and meaning. This article looks at the cultural popularity of early Halloween celebrations through a Christian lens and reminds readers that temporary trends can never satisfy the thirst of the soul like the living water, true joy, and eternal hope found in Christ.
4 Christian Responses to the Biggest Questions in ‘Disclosure Day’
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:50:00 -0400
Steven Spielberg has a new alien-themed film, and it’s unlike anything he’s brought to the big screen since he released Close Encounters of the Third Kind some five decades ago.That award-winning film told the story of an ordinary man whose life is transformed after a mysterious encounter with a UFO, leading him on a quest to uncover the truth about extraterrestrial visitors – as the U.S. government tries its best to uncover the truth.In Disclosure Day (PG-13), though, the government already knows the truth. The film imagines a world in which U.S. officials, working alongside a powerful private organization known as Wardex, have concealed evidence of extraterrestrial contact since the 1970s, maintaining a decades-long cover-up that spans multiple administrations and – presumably – thousands of insiders.That’s a markedly different premise from Spielberg's other alien-themed films, including E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, War of the Worlds, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull – stories in which governments and ordinary citizens alike were learning the truth, not hiding it.The film also ventures into deeper questions about faith and humanity’s place in the cosmos.A former Catholic nun plays a central role in the story, wrestling with the implications of the revelations as she – to Spielberg’s credit – maintains her faith.In the closing moments, a television news host suggests that the disclosure of alien life raises profound questions about “the nature of who we are” and “what our place is” in the universe.The film’s plot follows several unlikely figures – including a whistleblower and a meteorologist – whose lives intersect as the truth about extraterrestrial visitors begins to surface.Spielberg's fascination with alien life extends beyond the screen. In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, he said he believes that extraterrestrial life has already visited Earth – and is still here.No doubt, the combination of a blockbuster film about a decades-long alien cover-up and a director who has publicly speculated about extraterrestrial life – coupled with ongoing reports of unexplained aerial phenomena – will spark discussion among Christians and skeptics alike.These are not new questions for Christianity, which has wrestled with them for centuries.Here are four Christian responses to the questions the film raises:Photo Credit: ©Universal
Petition Calls YouVersion to Remove the Passion Translation Amid Allegations of Plagiarism and Deception
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:25:00 -0400
Allegations of plagiarism and deception against The Passion Translation's creator have led to a petition urging the YouVersion Bible app to remove the controversial translation.
Children from Faith-Based Households More Likely to Attend Church as Adults
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:10:00 -0400
New research reveals parents' church attendance is the strongest predictor of their children's lifelong faith practices.
Moral Acceptance of Birth Control, Gambling Drops Sharply in New Gallup Poll
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:45:00 -0400
Contrary to popular belief, Americans' moral acceptance of several behaviors, including birth control and gambling, has significantly declined.
Forrest Frank Surprises NYC Pastor with Courtside Seats to Knicks Finals Thriller
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:30:00 -0400
When a scheduling conflict with the NBA Finals unexpectedly opened up a free night in New York City, musician Forrest Frank turned the opportunity into an unforgettable experience for a local pastor.
Southern Baptist Convention President Elected on First Ballot
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:05:00 -0400
Dr. Willy Rice, a respected pastor from Florida, has been elected the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, bringing a vision for spiritual renewal rooted in Reformation values.