Three-fourths of Christian men and 40 percent of women view porn on some level, according to the Beyond the Porn Phenomenon report from Barna and Pure Desire Ministries. Even though practicing Christians ...
Read More »Lament to Hope will be theme of 2024 Church Mental Health Summit
Christians are not immune to the mental health issues that have been more predominant since the start of the pandemic. Several leading organizations are joining to present the fifth annual Church Mental Health ...
Read More »Parents ignoring AI despite concerns of its effect on kids
Although parents are concerned about artificial intelligence, they are not actively learning about the emerging technology, a new survey from the Barna Group found. Three in four are concerned about AI’s impact ...
Read More »National digital I.D. passed in Australia
A national digital identity was approved by Australia’s Senate. With 26 lawmakers voting against the contentious measure and 33 in favor, the bill passed. In a tweet on March 27, Senator Pauline ...
Read More »Director Martin Scorsese producing TV series about Christian saints
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese will produce and host a documentary series about Christian saints. “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” is scheduled as an eight-part limited series, with the first four episodes debuting ...
Read More »Print Bibles remain popular despite rapid growth of YouVersion app
The popularity of the YouVersion Bible app continues to soar 15 years after its launch. It has been downloaded on more than 575 million unique devices in nearly 2,000 languages, and people ...
Read More »New Christmas music for 2022
New Christmas music is hitting the “shelves,” as it were, with some beautiful renditions of traditional favorites as well as new contributions being offered for the 2022 season. Artists, including Michael W. ...
Read More »In a high-tech world, adults prefer printed Bibles
Although the popularity of online Bibles has grown in the digital age, most adults still prefer the old-fashioned paper version. A report by the American Bible Society found that nearly two-thirds of Bible users ...
Read More »Have we reached the point of crisis news fatigue?
The news does not lack from a daily stream of crisis coverage. But there are ways to stay engaged and not become numb to needs. When Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of ...
Read More »Why handwritten diaries are still relevant
The first time I taught a college course called “The London Diary” for young Americans studying abroad back in 2002, each student ended up with a tangible book of memories, a handwritten ...
Read More »Ethical issues with technology to watch this year
The ethical concerns over the effects of technology on humans have given way to larger issues about pervasive surveillance and the threat of digital authoritarianism For all of the good uses of ...
Read More »Grammy winner explains why Adele is right about not shuffling your albums
For as long as albums have existed, they have offered listeners wonder, hope, truth and reality concerning the state of the human condition. This is achieved through a group effort. Artists, producers, songwriters, ...
Read More »Fellowship of Christian Athletes distributed 200,000 Bibles in 2021
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, which is based in Kansas City, handed out more than 200,000 Bibles in 2021. “I believe one of the reasons God continues to bless the Fellowship of ...
Read More »Pastors question if they’ll unplug from online services after pandemic
Pastors Daniel Ying and Brad Bissell doubled as online TV preachers on YouTube during the coronavirus pandemic, preaching to video cameras and livestreaming into homes for months during the covid pandemic. And ...
Read More »19 ways to be generous this summer
Although summer is a great time for vacation, generosity is always in season. The National Christian Foundation shared 19 ways to be generous this summer. Talk to strangers: Look for an opportunity to ...
Read More »How school will look in the age of Covid
Before Covid, the question of the relative value of digital versus face-to-face instruction in a school setting never came up. Children were learning face-to-face while still spending a certain amount of time ...
Read More »Kansas City-St. Joseph Catholic Diocese ends ‘The Catholic Key’ newspaper
The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph no longer has its own newspaper. “The Catholic Key” has stopped publication. “The Catholic Key” had been published since 1968, and the 27 counties in ...
Read More »Iran changes laws to target online Christians, seekers
Iran is changing its laws to target virtual churches and online ministries. According to Article18, new amendments to an existing law expand Iranian authorities’ ability to persecute religious minorities. “Iran’s latest legislative ...
Read More »Lessons learned during lockdown can be valuable as churches move forward
As many churches reopen, it’s important to remember lessons learned during the lockdown, said Phil Cooke, a Christian media consultant in Los Angeles. “Before we leave the worst part of the pandemic ...
Read More »How coronavirus has amplified the evolution of technology in business
Recently, I was in a meeting — via video technology — with two coronavirus-frustrated entrepreneurs. They have a game-changing product, they’ve invested millions into it, and had the official rollout ready to ...
Read More »Sunday school revamps online to ease Coronavirus fear in kids
The coronavirus pandemic can be tough on young children, but creative ways to share Sunday School lessons are making it easier. Brian Kaylor didn’t realize how the pandemic was emotionally impacting his ...
Read More »Digital evangelism explodes in popularity during coronavirus outbreak
Christian Vision, a ministry that has focused on online digital evangelism for the past 10 years, has seen explosive growth in the use of its digital media. The organization is supporting churches ...
Read More »Pandemic causing young people to embrace the Gospel
Although churches are livestreaming services by necessity because of the pandemic, this digital gospel ultimately could lead to a great awakening. That’s the view of Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship ...
Read More »Back to the Bible offers free digital app for churches
To help churches stay connected and minister to their members during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Back to the Bible is offering a free digital app for churches. The BttB.App platform offers ...
Read More »Pastor John Piper: Jesus’ command on sin applies to devices
For those seeking to break the cycle of their entertainment addiction, theologian John Piper argued that Jesus’ command to “tear out the eye that causes you to sin” can be applied to ...
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