Why nobody has friends anymore
Christians are people called to celebrate what’s good and restore what’s broken in the world. Friendship is one of those goods, and its decline has left people broken.

Christians are people called to celebrate what’s good and restore what’s broken in the world. Friendship is one of those goods, and its decline has left people broken.
A former ABC News political journalist says he believes a victory for former President Donald Trump in next month’s election could result in an unprecedented nationwide “mental health crisis.”
Pastor Reina Olmeda emphasized the importance of church leaders embracing their emotions, pointing to Jesus' human vulnerabilities as a model for deepening their connection with the Holy Spirit and effectively guiding their congregations during a talk about mental health struggles at the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.
TikTok violated state laws by claiming its platform is safe for young people and sold minors’ personal identifying information without parental consent, according to lawsuits filed by a coalition of 14 attorneys general.
A prominent Northern Virginia church announced its plans to launch a ministry for parents of children suffering confusion about their sex to fill a support vacuum for guardians who refuse to go along with attempts by schools and medical professionals to socially and surgically "transition" their children.
But are all inquiries into settled matters made in good faith? Too often, we ask because we don’t like the answer already given. Our “questions” are posed to demand a different one.
For years, attending church as a family wasn't possible for the Alstons, whose 6-year-old son has autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. That is, until a chance conversation led the family to a Virginia church dedicated to creating a space for individuals with special needs to grow in faith.
New research suggests that the lack of a biblical worldview may play more of a role in the mental health crisis plaguing the United States than chemical imbalances.
I am worried about our family’s finances and don’t know how we can ever get ahead. As a husband and father, I need hope and a plan.
Young Americans who consume pornography frequently experience more loneliness and depression than their peers who do not, a new study has revealed as concerns about the impact of access to sexually explicit material among minors are prompting states to take action.