12+ hour, 13+ min ago  (1062+ words) How would you feel if someone took you as their slave? What would you say and do? Use these thought-provoking questions as the springboard to dive into a rich learning unit on St. Patrick. The dive may be deep or…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (704+ words) Sometimes the joy of a new morning is apparent; we made it through a challenging night, or the gentle forgetfulness of sleep blessed us with a fresh perspective. Other times, we need a reminder of the joy that can be…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1221+ words) Easter is perhaps the greatest Christian celebration. Sadly, as is true with most other Christian holidays, it has been overrun by commercial interests and imposters imitating the real thing. We're all too familiar with the Easter Bunny, and decorating trends…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (565+ words) Zachary Levi's work in faith-based projects may be relatively new, but he's quick to add that his personal faith stretches back to his days as a young boy. He attended church as a child and grew up in a Christian…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (428+ words) A well-known Tennessee pastor who led one of the state's largest churches and once served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention has entered hospice care. Former Bellevue Baptist Church pastor Steve Gaines entered hospice care in recent days following…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (167+ words) It's March " the season when winter loses its grip and the clocks spring forward, leaving plenty of children (and parents) a little groggy as everyone adjusts to the lost hour of sleep. But despite the sleepy mornings, there's plenty of…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (395+ words) The U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran has not only brought war to the Middle East, but it has also had an immediate impact on American life. Gas prices have surged, consumer costs are up, and Americans face more economic uncertainty....

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (677+ words) Fans of the 1981 classic Raiders of the Lost Ark'sat captivated as Indiana Jones searched for the biblical Ark of the Covenant " but that fictional quest becomes a real-world investigation in the new documentary Legends of the Lost Ark, which follows…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (463+ words) A Texas pastor's recent challenge to cohabiting couples prompted dozens in his church to volunteer for a mass wedding ceremony " with an outpouring of support from his congregation. Pastor Josh Howerton of Lakepointe Church in Dallas issued the challenge near…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (361+ words) So what's a mother to do when she's gotten off to such an imperfect start? How can I be a spiritual leader for my children when I can't even follow one simple rule? As W.C. Fields says, "If at first you…...