The Biden Administration’s proposed universal preschool plan may be stalled, but states and cities are pushing ahead with taxpayer-funded preschool programs of their own. Last week, Colorado became the latest state to pass ... Read More »
Christian young adults give more than non-Christian peers, study finds
Christian adults aged 40 or younger donate three times as much money as non-Christians over the course of a year, a new study finds. “The study showed Christian young adults share more ... Read More »
How to know what the truth is, and what is the right thing to do
How do we know information that we are reading, watching, listening to or being told is accurate and the truth? Maybe we will say, “Because it comes from my mom,” “It sounds ... Read More »
Public faith in credibility of pastors eroding, survey finds
U.S. pastors have some work to do to improve their credibility with the public. The news comes with increasing hostility towards pastors, churches, and people of faith in the media, Hollywood and ... Read More »
10 more minutes of exercise could extend your life
A new study finds that if Americans were active just 10 more minutes per day, it could save lives. The estimated number of saved lives is 110,000 if those between 40 and ... Read More »
Study: Skip the small talk when meeting someone new
Small talk slows deeper relationships, according to a new study. Opportunities to meet new people and build friendships is a process that’s critical for mental and physical well-being. This does not, however, mean that ... Read More »
Harvard finds homeschooled kids turn out happy, well-adjusted, and engaged
Researchers at Harvard University just released findings from their new study showing positive outcomes for homeschooled students. Writing in The Wall Street Journal last week, Brendan Case and Ying Chen of the Harvard Human Flourishing ... Read More »
How companies push sugary drinks on children
Walking down the drink aisle at any grocery store will take you past hundreds of drinks, from sodas to sports drinks. Drink sections for children are filled with a vast array of ... Read More »
Research finds that daylight saving time is not worth the trouble
Last week the sun was shining during my commute home from work. But after the yearly “fall back” on Sunday that ended daylight saving time with our clocks moved an hour earlier, ... Read More »
Pastors feeling overwhelmed, survey finds
More than six in 10 pastors of evangelical and historically black Protestant churches agree that “the role of being a pastor is frequently overwhelming,” with 21 percent strongly agreeing, a new Lifeway ... Read More »
Nonprofits may be on track for best fundraising year ever, new survey finds
A new report on charitable giving suggests America’s nonprofit organizations are on track for possibly their best fundraising year ever, even in the midst of the continued government mandates and a bad ... Read More »
Here’s how much Bible reading went up during 2020 pandemic
One bright spot of the pandemic is that millions of Americans have been turning to the Bible for comfort and direction. The number of Americans who opened the Bible at least once ... Read More »
Data reveals gender gap in nonreligious Americans
One of the most consequential stories in American religion in recent years is the rapid and seemingly unceasing rise of “nones” – those who respond to questions about their nonreligious affiliation by ... Read More »
Study shows preborn react to pain in facial expressions
Do preborn babies feel pain? A new study has proven that unborn babies receiving an anesthetic injection exhibit changes in facial expression similar to newborn babies experiencing pain. The case involved a ... Read More »
Francis Collins, Christian head of NIH, encourages use of COVID-19 vaccines
Francis Collins, the Christian director of the National Institutes of Health, encourages Christians to love their neighbors by getting vaccinated for COVID-19 when vaccines become available. “Here’s a great opportunity for Christians ... Read More »
Number of Christian voters declining, research finds
The U.S. religious landscape has undergone profound changes in recent years, with the share of Christians in the population continuing to decline, according to the Pew Research Center. Today, Christians make up about half ... Read More »
Missouri officials ready to begin vaccinations when approved
There’s a Missouri connection to the Pfizer effort on combating Covid. If the company’s promising new coronavirus vaccine is approved, Missouri health officials are ready to begin vaccinations immediately. Dr. Randal Williams, ... Read More »
SpaceX Crew Dragon to splash down Sunday
The Crew Dragon spaceship is scheduled to return to Earth Sunday afternoon with a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The two-person craft, built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX Corporation, will end a ... Read More »
Heart attacks up 800% as 600 physicians warn lockdown worse than Covid-19
Statistics are now revealing in many communities, the rise in death from heart attacks now outpaces the number of Covid-19 deaths. That alarming news is the topic of a new grassroots organization ... Read More »
KU professor charged with crimes for keeping work for Communist China secret
Growing concern about China is hitting close to home – this time at KU. Feng Tao, an associate professor and researcher at the University of Kansas, has been charged with two counts ... Read More »
Pastor offers hope for future of rural churches in new book
Pastor Danny Davis believes rural churches have a bright future despite the many challenges they face. He shares his insights in the new book “Rural Church Turnaround,” published by CrossLink Publishing. “Danny’s ... Read More »
New research traces growth of Spirit-empowered Christianity
An in-depth study finds that Spirit-empowered Christianity is growing exponentially around the world and shows no signs of slowing. Oral Roberts University will hold an event on February 24 to release new ... Read More »
National Marriage Week USA observed now through Valentine’s Day
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, National Marriage Week USA begins on February 7 and continues through February 14. National Marriage Week USA is a national movement promoting education about the benefits ... Read More »
Barna announces top 10 cities for generous Christians
A new survey finds which cities have the most generous Christians. The Barna Group, which has been tracking cultural trends related to values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors for 35 years, identified the ... Read More »
The truth about the search for new drugs and the FDA
The FDA just greenlit a new treatment for osteoporosis, a therapy for advanced bladder cancer, and a pill that can cure smallpox. All of these discoveries were hard-won. Research for the osteoporosis ... Read More »