Upon Barbara Bush’s passing, Jacob Lupfer considers how her faith influenced her influential life.

Are a majority of pastors burned out or depressed, as has been previously and widely reported? According to the Barna Group, the answer is no. (via The Christian Century)

When you mock Christians, you’re not mocking who you think you are. (via Bloomberg)

Readers weigh in on ‘The problem with “In God We Trust”‘ and online databases of churches.

Diana Butler Bass discusses her new book, “Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks.”

Our national game is in trouble. The world of religion offers clues to the causes and consequences of the present troubles.

Religion may offer an important explanation as to why Facebook and other social media platforms are problematic both for society and for individual well-being. (via Sightings: Religion in Public Life)

Rev. Tamiko Jones reflects on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years after his assassination: King recognized the hand of God throughout history and that everything in history led up to the time in which Dr. King lived.

Following the resurrection, when Jesus’ charged his disciples with this strategic assignment, his words became their modus operandi. After an inspiring Easter celebration, this is a great week to revisit this pivotal mandate.

For Spring Break this year, I went to New York City—not for a vacation or for sightseeing, but to serve with about 20 of my fellow students with the Hardin-Simmons University Baptist Student Ministries.

The quiet response by current American evangelical leaders to what’s occurring in Russia is notably different than decades past.

Student Missions Blog: We were able to see what can happen when we follow God’s call to serve the least among us and share the good news of Jesus Christ.