Delaying manhood, developing manliness
By Mark Hancock for REAL CLEAR RELIGION There was a time when boyhood was wild, unstructured and wonderfully messy. When creek beds became racing channels for homemade boats, hay bales transformed into mountain ranges begging to be conquered and backyard disagreements resolved with wrestling matches and handshakes. Boys spent afternoons building — and spectacularly failing. […]
Building community to break the silence of loneliness
By Patti Garibay for REAL CLEAR RELIGION Loneliness is a quiet but relentless challenge in today’s world. Despite being more connected through technology than ever before, countless Americans are wrestling with a deep sense of isolation. A 2021 study from Harvard reports that 36% of all Americans — including a staggering 61% of young adults — experience […]
Faith is a muscle — exercise it daily
By Fred Pry for REAL CLEAR RELIGION Anyone who is athletic and wants to excel in their chosen sport learns to care about diet, exercise, skill and rest. They strive to gain every advantage they can to maximize their performance. Many athletes are always trying to come up with the best protein shake or recovery drink, the best exercise to improve that weak muscle and the […]
‘Snow White’ and the costs of woke entertainment
By Dr. Alex McFarland for BELIEFNET “Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the most expensive Disney flop of all?” By now, it is well known that Disney’s recent “Snow White” reboot will go down as one of Hollywood’s biggest money losers ever. With a budget rumored to be about $350-400 million, and with the most […]
‘Snow White’ and the Death of Rescue: The Dangerous Illusion of Self-Sufficiency
By Dr. Stephen Cutchins for CBN The rescue is gone In the original “Snow White,” a poisoned apple put her to sleep, and a prince’s kiss brought her back to life. In Disney’s remake, she no longer needs saving. Apparently, none of us do. Disney’s new “Snow White” replaces the theme of redemption with a […]
What does it mean to give God the glory in sports?
By Sarah Freymuth for REAL CLEAR RELIGION It’s all over the place: the push to move yourself up the ladder of influence, success and fame. From self-indulgent Instagram posts to pushing a teammate out of the way to end up on top, we can be tempted to try and amass as much glory for ourselves […]
God’s design for a healthy self-image
By Fred Pry for REAL CLEAR RELIGION Do you always like the way you look? It’s easy to have a critical view of our own body and see only flaws in the mirror. Many kids also struggle with having a positive body image. As they grow and their bodies change, they can become uncomfortable with […]
Barry and Joe
By Judge Phil Ginn for TOWNHALL In June of 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court vindicated the actions of a brave Christian man who refused to go quietly in the face of persecution for his faith. If you recall, Coach Joe Kennedy exercised his American right to kneel and pray at midfield after a football game, […]
Why teens are more open to Jesus than we think
By Stephen Cutchins for THE CHRISTIAN POST Despite declining church attendance, 77% of Gen Z is open to learning about Jesus. The Church has an opportunity — if it is ready to change its approach to engagement. A generation searching for more Lena sat in church every Sunday. She knew the Bible stories. She went to […]
Helping kids embrace God’s love and share it this Valentine’s Day
By Fred Pry for REALCLEARRELIGION In a recent study on U.S. children, researchers found that 40% lack strong emotional bonds with their parents — bonds that are crucial to success later in life. In a world where many children struggle to feel secure and valued, Valentine’s Day presents a powerful opportunity to reinforce the message of God’s […]
