Faith & Values

West Virginia city's evangelical Christians torn over religion's role in politics

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West VirginiaFebruary 8

West Virginia city's evangelical Christians torn over religion's role in politics

Three West Virginia churches have much in common. All of them condemn the desecration of the Capitol and pray for a way to find common ground. But they diverge on a central issue: What is the role of evangelical Christianity in America's divisive politics?

Max Lucado: Got worries about COVID, a job, food, family? Give your fears to the Father

OPINIONJanuary 31

Max Lucado: Got worries about COVID, a job, food, family? Give your fears to the Father

The source of your fear may seem small to others. But it freezes your feet, makes your heart pound, and brings blood to your face.

'Hug tent' provides safe embraces at Colorado assisted living center

LIFESTYLEFebruary 6

'Hug tent' provides safe embraces at Colorado assisted living center

Juniper Village, an assisted living center in suburban Denver, set up a “hug tent” this week, which allowed residents to hug their families through clear plastic barriers and plastic sleeves.

Rick McDaniel: How to recover from 2020 and have a comeback year in 2021

OPINIONDecember 31

Rick McDaniel: How to recover from 2020 and have a comeback year in 2021

Are you ready to leave 2020 behind and look forward to a better, brighter new year?

Paul Batura: A race from one year into the next taught me a lifelong lesson

OPINIONJanuary 1

Paul Batura: A race from one year into the next taught me a lifelong lesson

Running from one year into the next may not be most people’s idea of holiday revelry, but since 1979 doing so has become an annual tradition for tens of thousands in New York City. Until now.

Tim Tebow: COVID couldn't cancel this -- how 'Night to Shine' 2021 showed love in the midst of a pandemic

OPINION22 hours ago

Tim Tebow: COVID couldn't cancel this -- how 'Night to Shine' 2021 showed love in the midst of a pandemic

There is no doubt that ministry looks different now than it did pre-pandemic, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. But the mission has not changed.

COVID-19 vaccine bypasses some older adults

Coronavirus1 day ago

COVID-19 vaccine bypasses some older adults

The urgency of reaching this vulnerable population before the nation’s focus turns elsewhere is growing as more Americans in other age and priority groups become eligible for vaccines.

Janice Dean: 'Make Your Own Sunshine' -- what I've learned about kindness and goodwill in a tough time

OPINION4 days ago

Janice Dean: 'Make Your Own Sunshine' -- what I've learned about kindness and goodwill in a tough time

I thought I had seen my share of spreading sunshine, but then coronavirus happened and I started to notice more stories than ever...

Pope Francis' planned Iraq trip sparks security, health fears

Pope Francis4 days ago

Pope Francis' planned Iraq trip sparks security, health fears

On Friday, Pope Francis heads to a country where ISIS tried its best to wipe Christians out altogether not so long ago. Add to the formidable pressure of lifting spirits in a war-torn country, there is a very real terrorist threat. And a raging pandemic.

Sen. James Lankford: Our American experiment of religious liberty – you can have your faith and live it, too

OPINION5 days ago

Sen. James Lankford: Our American experiment of religious liberty – you can have your faith and live it, too

Our nation respects the right of everyone to have a faith, live that faith, change their faith, or have no faith at all.

America Together

Political cartoon of the day: The Gipper speaks

POLITICS3 hours ago

Political cartoon of the day: The Gipper speaks

Celebrating Women's History Month: Sarah Thomas becomes first female Super Bowl referee

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Celebrating Women's History Month: Sarah Thomas becomes first female Super Bowl referee

Tim Tebow: COVID couldn't cancel this -- how 'Night to Shine' 2021 showed love in the midst of a pandemic

OPINION22 hours ago

Tim Tebow: COVID couldn't cancel this -- how 'Night to Shine' 2021 showed love in the midst of a pandemic

Family leaves $5G tip for Colorado restaurant: 'Unbelievable generosity'

Restaurants1 day ago

Family leaves $5G tip for Colorado restaurant: 'Unbelievable generosity'

Religion

Iran opposition shines light on century of oppression with new film

Iran13 hours ago

Iran opposition shines light on century of oppression with new film

The world tends to look at Iran in the context of pre-revolution and post. But according to former Iranian diplomat Mehrdad Khonsari, there is a neat 100-year mark useful for evaluating the country in terms of where it stands and where it should or could be.

Pope begins first-ever papal visit to Iraq, urges Christians to help rebuild country

Pope Francis21 hours ago

Pope begins first-ever papal visit to Iraq, urges Christians to help rebuild country

Iraqi security forces view the visit as an opportunity to show the world the improvements to the country.

Tim Tebow: COVID couldn't cancel this -- how 'Night to Shine' 2021 showed love in the midst of a pandemic

OPINION22 hours ago

Tim Tebow: COVID couldn't cancel this -- how 'Night to Shine' 2021 showed love in the midst of a pandemic

There is no doubt that ministry looks different now than it did pre-pandemic, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. But the mission has not changed.

Michael Goodwin: Will Andrew Cuomo resign? Don't bet on it. Here's how governor plans to stay in office

OPINION2 days ago

Michael Goodwin: Will Andrew Cuomo resign? Don't bet on it. Here's how governor plans to stay in office

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has no intention of volunteering his resignation and because he can’t be forced out except by the Legislature expect him to stay in office.

Pope Francis will still travel to Iraq despite rocket attack: 'We can't disappoint'

Pope Francis2 days ago

Pope Francis will still travel to Iraq despite rocket attack: 'We can't disappoint'

Pope Francis is pushing ahead with the first papal trip to Iraq despite rising coronavirus infections, hoping to encourage the country’s dwindling number of Christians who were violently persecuted during the Islamic State's insurgency while seeking to boost ties with the Shiite Muslim world.

Good News

Thai navy sailors rescue cats from sinking ship that caught on fire

Pets1 day ago

Thai navy sailors rescue cats from sinking ship that caught on fire

This catastrophe has a happy ending.

7-year-old Alabama girl sells lemonade to help fund her brain surgeries

America Together2 days ago

7-year-old Alabama girl sells lemonade to help fund her brain surgeries

Liza Scott was determined to alleviate some of the financial burdens off of her mother after finding out last month that she needs to have multiple surgeries to treat three rare brain malformations.

Goodwill donor in Texas accidentally leaves $5,000 in jacket, gets it back weeks later

Good News2 days ago

Goodwill donor in Texas accidentally leaves $5,000 in jacket, gets it back weeks later

A Goodwill donor in Texas has been reunited with an envelope containing $5,000 after Maqayla DeLaPena, a Goodwill employee in Hurst, Texas, found the money in an old jacket his wife had donated to the store.

8-year-old Wisconsin girl creates charity to help homeless children

America Together3 days ago

8-year-old Wisconsin girl creates charity to help homeless children

After learning about the issue from a very young age, Peyton, fueled with a desire to help those less fortunate, did a bit of research on the subject.

Texas mail carrier sends get-well package to single mother battling COVID-19

America Together4 days ago

Texas mail carrier sends get-well package to single mother battling COVID-19

A single mom in Texas was astounded by the generosity of a local mail carrier after they left a get-well package on her front porch while the entire family was battling COVID-19.

Family

Hilaria Baldwin thanks 'special angels' who brought newborn daughter into world

Babies1 day ago

Hilaria Baldwin thanks 'special angels' who brought newborn daughter into world

The fitness instructor experienced a miscarriage in April 2019.

Princess Beatrice calls becoming a stepmom a 'great honor'

British Royals1 day ago

Princess Beatrice calls becoming a stepmom a 'great honor'

The British royal married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in July 2020 who has a four-year-old son.

Texas Marine veteran jailed in Russia on sham conviction

VIDEO1 day ago

Texas Marine veteran jailed in Russia on sham conviction

Parents of Trevor Reed, Paula and Joey Reed, call for the release of their son from a Russian jail. The U.S. veteran has been behind bars for a year and a half after being charged with assault on police officers.

Jessica Simpson shares the sweet advice she gives to daughters Maxwell and Birdie Mae

Jessica Simpson2 days ago

Jessica Simpson shares the sweet advice she gives to daughters Maxwell and Birdie Mae

Jessica Simpson shared an adorable new snap of her and her daughters Maxwell "Maxi" Drew, 8, and Birdie Mae, 1.

Britney Spears shares rare photos with sons Sean and Jayden: 'I'm extremely lucky'

Britney Spears4 days ago

Britney Spears shares rare photos with sons Sean and Jayden: 'I'm extremely lucky'

Britney Spears shared some rare pictures of her and her sons, Sean and Jayden, on Instagram on Monday.

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