Of the three men named James in the New Testament, which one wrote the Book of James? And another question: Is James actually a Hebrew name anyway? Scot Of the three men named James in the New Testament, which one wrote the Book of James? And another question: Is James
In 1987 the United States celebrated the bicentennial of the signing of its Constitution, and I was teaching sixth grade. I wanted to help my class value the significance of the moment and sense the importance of this world-changing document. We memorized the preamble. We reenacted the signing—complete with feathered
To take advantage of the 20% off sale to celebrate the release of the “It is Well With My Soul” Gratitude Journal, CLICK HERE. Perhaps many of you are already familiar with the moving story behind the composition of the beloved hymn “It Is Well With My Soul”. I became acquainted
It’s widely acknowledged that any conversation about what sets the United States of America apart as “unique” or “special” is closely tied to its governmental structure, exemplified by concepts like democratic governance and the endurance of one of the world’s oldest written constitutions still in operation. To gain deeper insights
Cover image via Church Newsroom. I’m sure you’ll agree that it was another stellar General Conference weekend. The speakers shared personal, poignant, and unforgettable stories that helped illustrate the demands and joy of living a Christ-centered life. Each conference, though the speakers come from different nationalities and backgrounds, I always
Historically literate Americans to identify James Madison as “the father of the Constitution.” Not so. Much as I admire Madison, the real father of the Constitution—the man without whom it could never have been framed, ratified, or implemented—was George Washington. Washington saw the need for a strong, national constitution before
When Adam and Eve were feeling lost in the lone and dreary world, they called on God for guidance. Satan came and offered religion as a remedy for their lostness and fallenness. He offered to have someone to preach to them. It seems a little surprising that Satan would recommend
From the Desk of Wendy Wixom: Lest you think you are quite alone in your commitment to the importance of the family to individuals and to society, it is with pleasure we share the words of 27 countries from around the world. These 27 United Nations (UN) member states