Football, Faith Center Stage at Student Events
LEXINGTON, Tenn. (BP) --Former college football coach Tommy Bowden recently spoke to hundreds of Tennessee high school football students about the importance of making good decisions in life.
The 1619 Project
The 1619 Project is a major initiative from The New York Times observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery and offers the section as a PDF.
Too Many People Think Satirical News Is Real
(The Conversation) — Over the last several months, the authors have surveyed Americans’ beliefs about dozens of high-profile political issues and discovered that many of the false stories weren’t trying to intentionally deceive readers; they came from satirical sites, and many people seemed to believe
At 89, Bread for the World Founder Art Simon ‘Not Giving Up’ on Goal of Ending Hunger
(RNS) — Decades after former Lutheran pastor Art Simon founded the Christian advocacy group Bread for the World, he refuses to give up on the goal of ending hunger in the U.S. and across the globe.
More Than 4-in-10 Adults Report Not Being Able to Afford Vacations, Restaurants, Concerts, or Movie Theaters
After paying their bills, a survey finds 42% of respondents decided not to take a vacation with at least one overnight stay since July 2018. Others reported skipping a restaurant meal or another recreational activity during the past year.
Grandparents’ Day: An Opportunity to Share Your Faith With Family
You who are blessed to have grandchildren can use Grandparents’ Day as a day you share your Christian faith with your grandkids.
Why Are We Waiting?
However you choose to describe the writer of Ecclesiastes – preacher, sage, ethicist, philosopher – he is definitely a realist. He acknowledges the facts of life, but he trusts God without demanding answers to all his questions.
John the Baptist & Religious Liberty
While John the Baptist, the forerunner of our Messiah, often receives sustained attention during Advent, I’d like to make a case for John the religious liberty fanatic.
The Enneagram as a Protest Against One-Size-Fits-All Religion
Several years ago, I began learning about the Enneagram, which is—depending on your perspective—either the latest passing fad in personality tests or a vital tool for self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Whitewater Guides Go to Church for a Meal & Shower
BUENA VISTA, Colo. (BP) -- The area outside Buena Vista, Colo., is one of the world's best whitewater destinations. Darting along the rushing water is "life" for Tommy and other self-proclaimed "river rats." Mountain Heights Baptist Church has been reaching out to river guides like