Devotional “Church and State” – 11/07/2024

This year’s election is barely 2 days old, and some media pundits are already trying to frame scenarios that this (Trump’s Win) was due to some violation of the U.S. Constitution, specifically the “Separation of Church and State.” The only issue with any such theory is that neither the statement nor any form of it … More Devotional “Church and State” – 11/07/2024

Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews

Today, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns seems, at least to most of us, like an extended nightmare of yesterday. However, some of the ways that our lives changed have stuck with us. For example, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans working primarily from home has tripled since 2019. Many people will never go … More Why So Many Are Choosing Couches Over Pews

Christianity Isn’t a Western Faith

Last month, according to the Congolese military, a militant group attacked a Pentecostal church, killing at least 10 and wounding scores of others. Though incidents like this are hardly new, they rarely make the news. Many in the Western world simply don’t realize how prevalent Christianity and Christian persecution are outside of Europe and North America. Plus, … More Christianity Isn’t a Western Faith

American Life Expectancy Continues to Fall

According to a CDC report released in December, the life expectancy of Americans fell by about seven months in 2021, reaching the lowest point in two decades. Although researchers expected a major drop in the wake of COVID-19, many industrialized nations are seeing signs of recovery. The U.S., however, despite spending more on healthcare than any other country, continues a … More American Life Expectancy Continues to Fall