By Sam E. Stone The conclusion of the book of Nehemiah emphasizes how reform happens. James E. Smith observes, “Once again the reading of Scripture had driven home to the Jews the obligation to be holy unto Yahweh. The prohibition here enjoined (Nehemiah 13:1-3) was not absolute. It was religious, not ethnic. Those who […]
By Jamie Shafer Some of the greatest inspirations in life are fueled by the stories of people who do ordinary things in extraordinary ways. In conversation with Joe Dudeck, owner of Joetography in Indianapolis, Indiana, it’s easy to be inspired. Dudeck started on a path walked by many. He acquired a good education, moved […]
By Christy Barritt Suicides on the Rise According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide deaths have now surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. Among Americans age 35 to 64, suicides have increased by 28 percent since 1999. The most drastic increases occurred among men age 50 to 54 (48 percent), […]
By David Faust Lost. That has to be one of the saddest words in the English language. Consider the cheerless tone of sentences like these: “She lost her job. He lost the election. They lost a fortune in the stock market. Your team lost the game. My computer lost a document. Our company lost […]
By Christy Barritt Religion Losing Influence A recent Gallup poll revealed that 77 percent of Americans believe religion is losing its influence on American society. Only 20 percent of those surveyed said that its influence is on the rise. The poll results showed the most negative evaluation of religion’s influence in America since 1970. […]
