Gallup survey reveals close to 70% of Americans identify as …
Jul 17, 2024 · Fewer Americans see religion as an important aspect of their lives, and it shows in their beliefs and actions. A Gallup survey finds U.S. adults are less likely to identify with a religion, say religion is very important to them, belong to a congregation, or attend worship services.. Most Americans still identify with a religion, and Christianity is …
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Nov 17, 2024 · NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame was postponed a day because of an attack about a mile away from the Superdome early Wednesday, when authorities say a truck driver deliberately plowed into a New Year’s crowd and killed 15 people.
Martin Luther's influence on Christmas traditions and atmospheric ...
Nov 27, 2017 · Take Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated the Bible.This hilltop fortress west of Erfurt provides a dramatic backdrop for the annual Historic Christmas Market.One-of-a-kind presents include handmade candles and lanterns. Demonstrations of age-old skills range from barrel-making to rope-making.
What is the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering? - The Christian Index
Dec 5, 2023 · Lostness is growing every day. That is the reality that the International Mission Board wants Christ-followers to realize. “We will not ignore it. We won’t be silent. We won’t stand still. We will reach the nations, no matter the cost,” the IMB states on its website.
Christianity growing around the world, analysis shows
Feb 4, 2022 · Regardless of the situation in the United States, Christianity is growing around the world, especially in the global South, according to recently released analysis.
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3 days ago · DECATUR, Ga. — When Jim Haskell, a student majoring in Industrial Engineering at Georgia Tech, agreed to assist the student minister at Atlanta’s Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in 1973, it was not likely that he knew the amazing path that God would fashion for him in the decades to come.
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6 days ago · If you are a college football fan, you know the many changes the game has experienced in the last few years. Players are free to transfer from school to school with fewer regulations and now, players are even compensated in the millions of dollars for their decision to play for their desired university or college.
Pay at Baptist churches outpaces inflation, study shows
Sep 10, 2024 · While the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the most widely used measure of inflation, grew 6% from June 2022 to June 2024, both the average compensation and pay package for full-time senior pastors climbed more than 13%, while staff ministers’ grew more than 7% and office personnel’s increased by at least 10%.
Bible study: Paul shares his testimony - The Christian Index
Nov 12, 2024 · Acts 26 exemplifies for modern believers how to share the gospel even in difficult circumstances. This chapter includes one of three accounts of Paul’s testimony within the Book of Acts.
Top 10 theories for the empty tomb - The Christian Index
Mar 31, 2021 · Research has shown that most scholars today believe that a man named Jesus walked this earth, was crucified and died, and then his tomb was empty. Yet the most important question is: How did the tomb of Jesus become empty? Many different theories have been put forward to try to explain away the empty tomb of Jesus. What follows are the Top 10 theories for the empty tomb of Jesus.