By Dr. Mark Scott The apostles said, “Increase our faith” (Luke 17:5). What could be more important than an increasing faith in a powerful God? As upside down as it sounds, one thing that causes our faith to increase is doubt. Healthy doubt that seeks understanding is a good thing. But when doubt goes to […]
By Melissa Wuske Surveying the Megachurch Landscape A survey by the Leadership Network and the Hartford Institute for Religion Research looked at the changing facets of megachurches (congregations with more than 1,800 attendees). The survey found that per capita giving has slowed over the last decade, but that churches with a greater focus on global […]
By David Faust Some might find it surprising and almost sacrilegious to suggest that God built fun and enjoyment into the Old Testament law, but how else can we explain celebrations such as the Feast of Tabernacles? This annual feast required Jewish families to camp outdoors for a week in early fall. They lived in […]
By Jamie Shafer In the Marketplace Faith column, we have the privilege of highlighting individuals whose everyday life is affected by their faith. Recently I had the opportunity to talk with Garet Prior, a city planner whose faith affects his everyday life—but also whose work affects how his faith translates into action. Garet grew up […]
By Melissa Wuske Abortion & the Church: Culture of Silence A survey by LifeWay Research highlights a culture of silence and distrust in the church concerning abortion. Churches have an opportunity to influence decisions regarding unplanned pregnancy—43 percent of women surveyed who’d had an abortion were church attenders at the time of the abortion. However, […]
