By Melissa Wuske Biblical Engagement Among Millennials While millennials overall are most likely to be skeptical of or neutral toward the Bible, Christian millennials who practice their faith are more likely than believers of any other generation to read the Bible several times a week and believe that the Bible came from God. The data […]
By Melissa Wuske Burundi Woman Awarded for Saving Lives The Aurora Prize, “an international initiative recognizing the power of the human spirit,” gave its most recent award to Marguerite Barankitse. Barankitse witnessed many of her neighbors killed from the Hutu at the beginning of the Burundi civil war in 1993. Barankitse, a member of the […]
By Melissa Wuske Ministers Face Financial Stress A recent survey by the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) showcases the financial stresses ministers face. “The vast majority of pastors do not have their own radio or TV show, robust church staff, or megachurch attendance,” said Leith Anderson, NAE’s president. “Rather, they faithfully serve in small churches […]
By Melissa Wuske The Most Important Voter Issues Nearly a third of voters say a candidate’s position on issues is the most important factor in choosing whether to vote for that person, according to a Barna Research study. Tied for second place (11 percent each) were the candidate’s experience/track record and their leadership qualities. While […]
By Melissa Wuske Payday Loans—Sinful? A recent study by LifeWay Research found that more than three-quarters of Christians think loans where the lender profits by hurting the borrower financially, such as high-interest payday loans, are sinful—and nearly 20 percent have taken out payday loans themselves. Christian leaders agree: “Payday loans with their exorbitant interest rates […]
