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Davilynn Severson and Hano Ganer look for belongings through the ashes of their family’s home in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, western Maui, Hawaii on August 11, 2023. A wildfire that left Lahaina in charred ruins has killed at least 93 people, authorities said on August 11, making it one of the deadliest […]
Getty Images A new report reveals that while younger generations of Americans are less religious and engaged with the Bible than their older counterparts, roughly half of them credit the Bible’s message for transforming their lives. The latest chapter of American Bible Society’s State of the Bible USA 2023 report, released Thursday, focuses on the […]
iStock/_jure The head of the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), which claims to be the world’s largest association of funeral professionals, says traditional burials are less popular and the demand for cremation is on the rise. The reason? According to NFDA President Jack Mitchell, it’s because fewer Americans are likely to be churchgoers. “Traditionally when […]
The flights are booked. The bags are packed. Last-minute preparations have been made. With a desire to serve others, it’s that time of year when Christians across the country are going on summer short-term mission trips. Some will be running a Vacation Bible School, some will help teach or offer medical care, and many will […]
A wildfire on the Hawaiian island of Maui has claimed the lives of 36 people and left a path of destruction in its wake. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire. According to the Associated Press, the fire started on Tuesday and rapidly overtook neighborhoods in Lahaina, a historic town with the largest community on […]
A right-handed Philadelphia pitcher who tossed the Phillies’ first no-hitter in eight years is giving glory to God for the historic feat. Michael Lorenzen threw a 124-pitch no-hitter in Philadelphia’s 7-0 win over Washington on Wednesday night, striking out five and walking four but not allowing a single hit in his home debut. Lorenzen was […]
The society this week released the latest data from its 13th annual State of the Bible report, showing that 44 percent of Gen Z adults say they are “very” or “extremely” curious about the “Bible and/or Jesus.” Younger members (ages 18-21) of Gen Z adults are more likely (56 percent) than older members (ages 22-26 […]
A former Florida pastor has been charged with stealing roughly $1.4 million worth of merchandise from Home Depot stores and reselling the stolen goods on eBay. As reported by The Christian Post, Pinellas County-based pastor Robert Dell was charged with organizing a “multimillion-dollar theft ring” following an investigation by the Florida Organized Retail Crime Exchange […]
Large wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, have resulted in the deaths of 55 people so far and extensive damage in the historic town of Lahaina. The fires, which broke out on Tuesday, have yet to be contained. On Thursday, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green described the wildfires as “likely the largest natural disaster in Hawaii state history.” […]
Michael Lorenzen #22 of the Philadelphia Phillies salutes the crowd after throwing a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 9, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Nationals 7-0. | Mitchell Leff/Getty Images A newly reassigned Major League Baseball player is thanking God for his success on the field […]