Saturday Lagnniappe: 'The real Gen Z religion story is about women' And More

The real Gen Z religion story is about women
On most indicators, Gen Z men’s religious behavior has largely stayed the same in the past decade. Instead, it is Gen Z women who have moved religiously.

Finding female voices in the Scriptures
On 8 March we mark International Women’s Day. It is not well known that there are parts of the Bible from a female perspective, and that some parts were composed by women. This is the story....

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Why it can be so hard to be a woman in the world’s poorest communities
Peter Waddup looks at the challenges that faced by women living in the world's poorest communities.

As White House considers abandoning foreign aid, faith groups say they can’t do it alone
A discussion centered on whether the federal government should be dispensing foreign aid, which government officials referred to as ‘philanthropy.’

Zomi Christians are the face of a refugee crisis we can't ignore
Simultaneous cuts in humanitarian aid and refugee programs promise a disaster that will betray America’s values and our promises to persecuted people around the world.

Church Welcomes 100 New Members Within Two Years
What’s happening at Abingdon United Methodist Church? In the last two years, the congregation has welcomed about 100 people into membership.

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Los Angeles-area church’s ministry brings new dresses to girls, renewed energy to congregation
Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Pomona, California, launched a ministry to help dress young girls around the world and revitalized community in their own backyard. On a recent Saturday, about a dozen women and men in the church’s Sophia room were busily laying out patterns, cutting, stitching and ironing vibrant animal print and flowered materials to make sleeveless dresses to send to Dress A Girl Around the World.

This Mistake by Churches Can Prove Costly for Ministers and Employees During Tax Season
Absent an accountable reimbursement arrangement, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) views any reimbursed business expenses paid by an employer to an employee as nonaccountable. And this creates taxable income for the employee.

10 Core Principles of Moral Theology Every Christian Should Understand
Moral Theology shapes how Christians live out their faith in everyday life. It provides a framework for making ethical decisions rooted in Scripture, tradition, and reason. Whether you’re deepening your faith or seeking clarity on moral issues, understanding these core principles will strengthen your spiritual journey.

Textual Criticism in Preaching Variant Texts in the Bible
In the realm of the theological sciences, no subject is as difficult to navigate as that of Old and New Testament textual criticism. Especially textual criticism in preaching. Textual criticism involves a vast amount of linguistic consideration, transmission theory, historiographical data, philosophical reasoning, archeological discovery, and intertextual comparison. The number of factors at play makes textual criticism a specialist rather than a generalist science.

“That's Just Your Interpretation”
This is a common response when discussing Scripture, isn’t it? “That’s just your interpretation!” No matter how clearly the Bible speaks, this objection seems to persist. But is it true? Can we really understand the Bible? This question takes us to the heart of the Christian faith and invites us into a discussion about the clarity and authority of God's Word.

The Class Divide Over Screen Time
O. Alan Noble explain how techology is creating a new class divide and it is not what we may think.

Spiritual Disciplines: Practices That Deepen Your Faith and Strengthen Your Walk with God
Growing in faith requires intentionality. Just as physical exercise strengthens the body, spiritual disciplines strengthen the soul. These time-tested practices help believers draw closer to God, cultivate a deeper relationship with Him, and align their lives with His will. Whether you’re new to faith or have been walking with God for years, engaging in spiritual disciplines can transform your spiritual journey.

Discipleship on Purpose
Jesus Christ gave his followers a commission that we all share: to make disciples, baptize them and teach them to obey all he commanded. We can organize this many different ways, but the strategy he laid out must include sharing the good news with nonbelievers, challenging them to fully embrace the identity of being a Christ follower, and then teaching them to obey as we walk with them in following Jesus.