LIFESTYLE February 14, 2024 What is Lent? Explore Christian practices, observances leading to Easter Sunday Lent is a season of spiritual reflection and sacrifice in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday, one of the most important holidays on the Christian calendar.
Lent and Life February 14, 2024 Ash Wednesday is a time for renewal and 'remembering the need for God,' says Maine priest On Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, Fr. Patrick Finn of Prince of Peace in Maine reflects on Matthew 6:5 — and says ashes are not a sign of holiness, but rather a sign of sinfulness.
Faith February 13, 2024 Prayer app Hallow breaks records after its Super Bowl ad spot: 'Glory to God' Hallow saw its biggest download spike ever following its Super Bowl ad, which aired in 15 markets during the big game. The ad features Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie.
LIFESTYLE May 28, 2023 At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit manifests in each believer in a 'radically unique way,' says faith leader Pentecost Sunday, the conclusion of the Easter season, occurs 50 days after Easter Sunday. It marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and Mary.
LIFESTYLE May 14, 2023 Example set by persecuted Christians is both 'inspiring' and 'convicting,' says Pennsylvania evangelist Christians today need to model the joy of living a Christian life, Don Shenk of The Tide Ministry told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital. He also pointed to the example of persecuted Christians as an inspiring aid.
Lent and Life May 7, 2023 Jesus represents the human face of God — and how much God loves us, says Missouri priest This week's Bible verse is from the Gospel of John, one of the four gospels in the New Testament. Jesus tells people that he is the way, the truth and the life.
LIFESTYLE April 30, 2023 New Jersey families bring Kirk Cameron to 'tears of hope' at 10th public library book event Kirk Cameron has been speaking to American families at public libraries across the nation as part of a book tour — and in New Jersey, he told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital he was brought to "tears of hope."
LIFESTYLE April 30, 2023 Jesus Christ is 'radically inclusive' in the Gospel of John, says Massachusetts faith leader The instruction of Jesus that he is "the gate" for salvation may seem "exclusive" but is actually anything but, said Dr. James Spencer, a Massachusetts-based theologian.
Faith April 23, 2023 Ohio university's students ditch smartphones in favor of faith and friends: 'Amazing thing' One college in Ohio, Franciscan University of Steubenville, has a new pilot program in which students set aside their smartphones for four years — and, in return, receive tuition assistance.
VIDEO April 23, 2023 Tradition over technology: University students ditch smartphones for relationships with God, others 91±¬ÁÏ Chief Religion Correspondent Lauren Green discusses a student movement at Franciscan University of Steubenville to ditch smartphones in exchange for fostering relationships with God and previews her podcast, "Lighthouse Faith."
LIFESTYLE April 23, 2023 Jesus had a 'plan, a mission and a mandate' that continued after his resurrection, Texas faith leader says The Gospel story of Jesus encountering two travelers on the road to Emmaus is a lesson of how Jesus died for all and fulfilled Messianic prophecies, said Texas-based pastor Brandon Jenkins.