"Tithing" comes from the Old English word for "tenth." At its simplest, tithing means giving one-tenth (or 10%) of your earnings to God or the church. Throughout history, religions have practiced some form of tithing or ...

Category: Religion

During the pandemic, many churches shifted to at-home services by streaming their services online. These home services provided a real sense of community for those who felt isolated during quarantines and stay-at-home or ...

Category: Religion

Great worship, a wonderful pastor, and an excellent children's program are all great things to have in a church, and it may lead you to want to bring friends, family, and neighbors with you. But how do you do that when m ...

Category: Religion

Kenneth Copeland, Joel Osteen, and Steven Furtick are just a few of the pastors in America with multi-million dollar net worths. Some in the hundreds of millions. Some people have issues with these pastors and how they s ...

Category: Morality Christianity

Churches are one of the most trusting organizations, which can open the doors to fraud. Christian churches aren’t the only religious organizations that can experience scams. Mosques, temples and other religious establi ...

Category: Religion

Many churches are finding ways to be eco-conscious to save money and reduce their carbon footprint. Greening the church can go beyond financial means as a way of welcoming regular congregants and visitors to the church. ...

Category: Religion

Many religions rely on music in their services to enhance the worship experience. Some churches sing hymns or contemporary songs while others chant or sing scripture. Both ministers and laypeople are typically involved i ...

Category: Universal Life Church

Most people who are members of any faith community probably remember the first day they visited the church they eventually joined. They may recall the things they liked most about it or laugh about an odd part of the e ...

Category: Universal Life Church

Sacred Harp singing is a treasured tradition in many religious communities. Its name comes from a songbook with the same title, although not all gatherings stick to just the songs in the original book. Participants gathe ...

Category: Religion

Having the internet at your fingertips gives you access to a 24-hour cycle of information. Most people alive today have the opportunity to be better informed about what's going on in the world than ever before in history ...

Category: Spirituality