“‘For I know the Plans I have for you’ declares the Lord, ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” – Jeremiah 29:11 Are you happy with the direction our country is headed? Do you feel full of boundless hope for our future? Do you… View more
Football-crazed Florida is one step closer to allowing prayer over public address systems before high school championship football games. In a proposed addendum to a current education bill – HB 7103 – the Florida High School Athletic Association would be required to make changes that would lead to schools being offered up to 30 seconds… View more
Mark Wahlberg doesn’t shy away from his faith. Though Hollywood has been known to shun stars who are vocal about religion and values, Wahlberg insists on setting a good example. In a recent interview with Today, Wahlberg said faith is his top priority every day. Mark Wahlberg Says His Faith Has Made Him a Better… View more
Carrie Underwood is busy these days promoting her first book, “Find Your Path: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get Strong with the Fit52 Life.” Much of the book focuses on fitness, but there’s also a discussion about fueling the soul – as in faith. Underwood is no stranger to religion. Before rising to… View more
I said before that the most sublime picture in American history is of George Washington on his knees in the snow at Valley Forge. That image personifies a people who know that it’s not enough to depend on our own courage and goodness. We must also seek help from God our father and preserver. –… View more
It takes a special kind of person to serve as a school resource officer – one who’s responsible for safety and crime prevention in schools. Then there’s DeAndra Warren. He’s worked for the Wynne Police Department (Ark.) for the past seven years, while also serving as the Wynne Public Schools’ resource officer. And he’s been… View more
After a high school freshman was originally stopped from forming a Christian club at her school, officials have changed course and reversed their decision. Sometimes feeling alone as a Christ follower, Daniela Barca, 14, chose to start the club at Ketcham High School in Wappingers Falls, New York. At first, school leaders denied her request… View more
You might see restaurants touting fish specials this time of year. Why? Because it’s the season of Lent – a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at Easter. It’s a time of preparation whereby faithful are encouraged to spend more time in prayer, give to others… View more
Whatever differences may have been on national display this week, politicians were able to come together yesterday for something that has the power to unite: prayer. The National Prayer Breakfast was held in Washington, D.C., with several major political figures in attendance. President Donald Trump used it as an opportunity to discuss his impeachment acquittal… View more
President Trump took historic steps on Thursday to ensure children can pray in public schools, cautioning that federal funds could be lost to schools that violate rights to religious expression. “In a sacred principle of our Republic that government must never stand between the people and God,” Trump told a group of Christian, Jewish and… View more
While most media focused on Times Square during New Year’s Eve, a different gathering far away deserved similar attention. A large group celebrated the New Year just the same, but had their eyes fixated on vocations and God. SLS20, a conference and event held at the Phoenix (Ariz.) Convention Center Dec. 30 through Jan. 3,… View more
Today might seem as close to perfect as you can imagine. As much as you can feel, see, taste, hear and touch this Holy Day with all of your senses, there’s a boundless enthusiasm and ecstasy in the joy Christmas brings. Still, in all of its irony, Christmas can also offer us a bittersweet feeling… View more
If you like to play sports, there’s something uplifting about playing in a top-notch facility. It elevates your game and can be inspiring while you compete. The same can be said for praying and worshipping in beautiful churches across America. Just being there can lift you to a higher place and draw you closer to… View more
We’ve all seen images of Santa reverentially kneeling next to the infant Jesus in a manger. One of the more well-known – “Every Knee Shall Bow” by Gaye Frances Willard – became just that after being represented in an exclusive line by Hobby Lobby. And now, one year after a real-life Santa was captured praying… View more
If you were gifted a potential 15 seconds of fame, would you use it to glorify God and evangelize? College student Tyler Gordon did. He was the winner of one of last week’s Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaways during several college football conference championships. After winning the grand prize of $100,000 to pay off his tuition,… View more
