As Christians, we all say we would like to see a new move of God in our own lives, in the lives of our families, and in the lives of our nations and the world. I think many Christians are actually praying for a spiritual awakening in our world. We dream about what it would be like if so many …

Its important to remember how the Bible talks about darkness and suffering not because it denies their reality, but because it gives us a new lens through which to view them. And that lens offers the hope and meaningnecessaryto persevere. The Psalms are a great place to turn when were wrestling with the complexities of life. David, in particular, makes …

The sun rose over Milan just as it had on every other day. But this Lords Day in 390 A.D. would be far from ordinary in the new imperial center of the Western Roman Empire. After ahalf centuryof religious tumult, the Roman Empire was finally at rest under Emperor Theodosius, a defender of the Nicene Creed. Yet, as heapproachedthe church …

The backpacks are full, the lunches are packed, and moms and dads everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief that life is returning to back-to-school normal. But the beginning of classes isnt just about getting kids ready for a new year, its about making sure parents are equally prepared to take on the challenges that todays education throws at them. …

A new school year brings an array of feelings for kids returning to the school building. While some kids look with excitement toward a new year, others kids may feel nervous or anxious. There are a variety of reasons that kids may be hesitant to return to school; bullying, school shootings, learning disabilities, negative school experiences, being a new student, …

What do Americans value? In 2025, Gallup surveyed over 2,000 U.S. citizens, asking them to pick their threemost important valuesfrom a list of 23 attributes. The results identified family, freedom, health, integrity, and faith as the top five American values. What was interesting was the least popular virtue. At the very bottom of the list, with a 1% value rating, …

Nearly 50% of American churchgoers say that they are unsure of their clergys political affiliation. But, when attendees hear ministers, priests, or clergy members speak out on topics that are considered political, they report that they tend to hear messages against abortion, against homosexuality, and in support of Israel, according to aPew Research pollreleased earlier this year. According to Pew, …

Wisconsins long-running debate over school choice has often centered on a basic question: Do students actually benefit academically when families are able to use public funding to attend participating private schools? New research examining several years of student-level data offers evidence that, at least in reading, the answer may depend in part on how long students remain in those programs. …