by Starlette Thomas | Mar 11, 2025 | News
According to a new study from Lifeway Research, one in four Americans (26%) surveyed observe Lent, while 74% skip the 40-day observation before Easter, which is traditionally marked by fasting. The two groups most likely to say they participate in Lent are Catholics...
by Delaney Metcalf | Mar 10, 2025 | Opinion
When I first encountered redemption through Christ, I thought it was a singular event. I was “saved” at my baptism in 2008, and it was done. Somehow, being washed reconciled me with God. It made my parents and congregation happy, and I went on my merry way. Sin was...
by Keith Herron | Mar 8, 2025 | Feature, Opinion
Luke 4:1-13 “Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil…” A few years ago, two friends who were priests serving at our neighborhood Catholic Church decided they would...
by Mitch Randall | Mar 7, 2025 | Faith and Democracy|Feature|Opinion, Feature
As the world spins out of control during the Lenten season, I plan to prepare myself for the road ahead. The journey before us looks long and arduous, so we must be ready for all the hills and valleys that might stand in our way. Lent is a 40-day season on the...
by Justin Cox | Jan 2, 2025 | Feature, Opinion
Several years ago, I was talking with the spouse of a fellow minister. We discussed different ministries within our respective churches and what they might look like in upcoming years. Our back-and-forth led us down the rabbit hole: What is the future of the Church?...
