A study done by The Roots of Loneliness Project reports that, as of 2023, 52% of Americans report chronic feelings of loneliness and 47% confess that the relationships they do have often feel meaningless. You probably didn’t need those statistics to know that despite...
From TikToks to streaming series like Shrinking (Apple TV), conversations surrounding mental health and mental illness are increasingly common. For so long, such topics were only whispered about in private, if they were discussed at all. Thankfully, things are...
Hot Takes are student-written reviews of relevant books (especially books in the library of the Bible), movies, shows, events, technology, and anything interesting or important to students (13-17 years of age). Usually light-hearted, each piece is all about developing...
Churches have a lot of sayings when it comes to groups. Things like “we do life together” or “growth happens in groups. “ But how do we back those statements up and put our money where our mouth is? Here are three things you can do to support your groups well. ...
Grief is a human experience, and yet it is something that far too many believers and churches struggle to embrace. It is uncomfortable. No matter its source, grief brings up questions and challenges our beliefs. Augustine, commenting on a passage from Paul (1...