Setting—and Reaching—God-Honoring Goals (Part One) Research shows something surprising: Most people don’t struggle with accomplishing goals; they struggle with setting them in the first place. Also See: Setting—and Reaching—God-Honoring Goals (Part Two) ‘Crazy Lorenzo’ joins other fictional Methodists A new novel, “The Deliverance of Barker McRae,” is set in the
Welcome to Sundays at All Hallows. This Sunday is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany. The topic of this Sunday’s message is the practicing Christian’s partnership with Christ. Readings: Isaiah 49: 1-7; 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9; and John 1: 29-42 Message: Partners with Christ Link: https://allhallowsmurray.blogspot.com/2026/01/sundays-at-all-hallows-january-18-2026.html Please feel free to
What’s Happening with Christianity in America? Is America in revival? Not quite, according to Barna CEO David Kinnaman who joins me to discuss 2026 church trends. New data shows that overall, American Christianity is still in decline, AND that Gen Z men are dialing into Jesus, young adults are the
New data debunk claims of ‘revival’ in AmericaNew research shows religious adherence remains stable in the United States and the nation is not witnessing the “revival” excitedly proclaimed by Christian nationalists. Church Conflict: Five Common Ways Small Fights Turn into Big Problems Every pastor has seen it. Churches splitting hairs
Church in state: Christian nationalism and the politicization of faith The Rev. Lucia Lloyd, then of the Episcopal Church, watched the first Trump presidency with apprehension. Her friends told her there would be limits to what damage he could do, despite his discriminatory and hostile rhetoric toward women and minorities,
ACNA court acquits bishop, blames ‘narrative capture’ and social media The Anglican Church in North America’s court for the trial of a bishop has unanimously acquitted Bishop Stewart Ruch III of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest on all charges of misconduct, concluding a tumultuous trial by blaming social media
Welcome to Christmas Day at All Hallows Up until the 1930s “Old Christmas” was celebrated in Eastern Kentucky, in Appalachia. “Old Christmas” fell on January 6, what had been Christmas Day, according to the Julian Calendar. With the adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in the sixteenth century Christmas Day
How the West Became Pagan—Again God hasn’t been removed from the picture; he’s been relocated. Where did God go? There are as many answers as there are people. The Rising Tide of Islam The rising tide of Islam in America signals an opportunity for the gospel to reach the largest