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Engaging with Bible, church helps guard against loneliness, American Bible Society finds

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Americans who engage with the Bible and church are less likely to experience the loneliness epidemic that is sweeping the nation, the State of the Bible USA 2024 survey from the American ...

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Pastor calls on Christians  to put down smartphones and have digital fast

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As important as it is for Christians to fast physically, many also may need a digital fast, said Darren Whitehead, Ph.D., senior pastor of Church of the City in Nashville.  His new ...

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Common mental health issues may stem from spiritual roots, researcher says

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Widespread mental health conditions may be rooted in deeper spiritual issues, according to George Barna, Ph.D., of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University. “The research instead indicates that those are ...

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Lament to Hope will be theme of 2024 Church Mental Health Summit

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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 ...

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Pornography fuels depression in young adults

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Regularly viewing pornography contributes to feelings of depression and hopelessness among young adults, a new Family Studies/YouGov survey found. One-third of adults aged 18 to 39 who watch porn daily report feeling ...

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Does church attendance always provide an emotional lift?

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Christians get an emotional lift from attending church – but not if they go only a few times a year, a new study reveals. Researchers found that regular weekend church attendance leads ...

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Singing this song improves heart health, study finds

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A surprising new study reveals that singing songs can improve your health. What shocked cardiologist researchers however, was what song helped the most. The classic hymn “Amazing Grace” can apparently do wonders ...

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Re:generation at Abundant Life Church means freedom from addiction in Christ

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More than 250 people each week are learning to break free from various addictions through Re:generation, a national discipleship program with a chapter at Abundant Life Church in Lee’s Summit. It’s a ...

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Ministries team up to support grieving widowers

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Refuge Widowers, a ministry dedicated to guiding widowers through a gospel-centered community, is teaming up with the ministry Send Relief to provide support for widowers across the nation.             Founded by a ...

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Avoiding ‘Doomscrolling’ and how we’re changing to help

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There’s a lot of bad news in the world. It’s easy to scroll through your phone and rarely find a positive story on your social media feeds. It’s leading to something called ...

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Mental health issues require biblical solutions

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America’s mental health is in alarming condition, and only biblical solutions can change it, a leading Christian counselor says. “We don’t have a mental health crisis; we have a mental health disaster ...

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Ministry financial watchdog developing ministry ‘standard’ for leadership care

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The ongoing scandal at International House of Prayer KC is just one of many allegations of misconduct that continue to roil the church. The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability is responding by ...

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Spring is great time to add more fruits and vegetables to diet

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Spring is a great time to focus on healthy eating as locally grown fruits and vegetables start becoming available. “Of course, fresh produce is available year-round in many stores, but in-season fruits ...

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John Piper on energy drinks affecting spirituality

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Jesus’ disciples fell asleep instead of praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Would energy drinks have helped? Bible teacher John Piper recently addressed the question of whether caffeinated drinks such as energy ...

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Need a media break? Here are five signs to watch out for

The negative effects of social media on children have been hotly debated. Adults also may benefit from reduced screen time. Here are five signs that it may be time to take a break ...

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50 survivors of Hamas massacre at music festival have taken own lives

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Nearly 50 survivors of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on a music festival have committed suicide. The shocking number comes as survivors gave testimony before Israeli lawmakers and the country struggles to ...

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Time to get moving: Activity benefits mental as well as physical health

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Spring is a great time to get active and start losing weight gained during the long winter months. Exercise also contributes to better mental health. “Physical activity can improve many mental health ...

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Silent Stories Lost in the middle of Pro-life/Pro-choice debate

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Lost in the middle of the Pro-life/Pro-choice debate sit millions of women and men impacted by their abortion experience. Abortion is arguably one of the most heated discussions in today’s culture. Both ...

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Experiencing awe quite literally improves your health

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The world needs more “awe,” says Twitter account Culture Critic (@Culture–crit). The account regularly posts messages about culture, past and present, and how much we have seemingly lost to “progress.” It also ...

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“Touched by an Angel” star writes children’s book based on her childhood

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Being a child is harder than ever in today’s secular culture. Actress Roma Downey, who starred in the hit television show “Touched by an Angel,” is helping make the journey easier with ...

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Tips to get out of the occasional spiritual “blahs”

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Everyone has heard of the winter blues and the post-holiday blahs. At some time, most Christians experience the spiritual blahs as well, former magazine editor J. Lee Grady said. He offers 10 ...

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Prayer beats holiday stress, says “The Chosen” star

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Prayer is the best antidote for the busyness of the holiday season, said Jonathan Roumie, star of “The Chosen” and “Jesus Revolution.” During an interview with Fox News, the 49-year-old actor talked about ...

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Many pastors still hurting in wake of pandemic

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Although the pandemic is over, the human toll on pastors is still being felt. “At the height of the pandemic, we were losing up to 1,500 pastors a month in this country,” ...

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Exercise, diet and sunlight fight winter blues

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Despite the joy of the holiday season, the end of Daylight Saving Time marked the start of the winter blues for many people. “A more serious version of winter blues is called ...

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As winter approaches, stay active with these precautions

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As cold weather approaches that means it’s time to cut back on outdoor activities and hibernate during the winter. Right? Not so fast. “There is a seasonality to physical activity levels,” said ...

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