A Hollywood star and lawmakers used a recent Capitol Hill event to push for deeper reflection during America’s upcoming 250th birthday celebrations. Rainn Wilson, best known for playing Dwight Schrute in the sitcom “The Office, ” joined a bipartisan group of representatives and religious leaders to
Ella Langley isn’t just another name in country music. She stands out because she brings more than catchy tunes to the stage. Fans love her raw authenticity and her willingness to talk about things that matter. Her recent performances show she’s not afraid to share her beliefs, especially her Christ
The church can feel like a safe haven for some, but it can also be a source of pain and exclusion for others. People may leave feeling abandoned, ashamed, or deeply wounded by the messages they heard. They don’t always want to quit their faith entirely, yet the hurt lingers like a scar. So
The U. S. military just changed how troops list their religion—and not everyone is happy. The Pentagon slimmed down the list of recognized faiths from over 200 to just 31. Now, soldiers can pick from major religions like Christianity or Islam, but smaller groups like Wicca, paganism, or even atheism
Caleb Downs joined the Dallas Cowboys with a number that fans already loved: 2. The team gave him 13 instead, and his mom isn’t thrilled. She told the player that she’d never seen a good athlete wear 13. Caleb replied that he would keep it because that’s what he chose. The Cowboys also own the
Religious communities in Pittsburgh are stepping up to welcome LGBTQ+ members, offering a hopeful contrast to the often hostile attitudes found elsewhere. The shift began as local faith leaders recognized that many LGBTQ+ individuals feel alienated by churches where they grew up. They now active
Kayla Bundy, a 27‑year‑old food lover from Michigan who now lives in Bali, has turned her faith into a full‑body makeover. She stopped eating sugary drinks and fried foods eight years ago, feeling that those treats were like “sin” for her body. Since then she has shed weight and gained confidence, c
A man from Georgia walked into a police station in August 2024, over seven hundred miles from the crime scene, and admitted he killed a New Jersey resident in 1989. He was carrying his meds and personal items, ready for the worst. His confession came after a pastor urged him to do what he felt was r
Macie Smith, a senior at Southern University, opened two hair supply shops in Baton Rouge to give Black women a welcoming place for beauty care. She began by saving money and learning Mandarin phrases to talk with her Chinese supplier, but a rough meeting taught her the importance of respect and
Many believe that strong faith can protect people from mental health struggles. New research turns this idea on its head for Christian groups across the USA. A recent look into the issue found that how people view suicide within religious circles matters just as much as their spiritual struggles—but
