Issues, Trends, and Observations

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When less can be so much more 

Note: Decluttering, home/office organization, minimalism—these are among the overlapping terms describing efforts to simplify and bring order to homes and workplaces.
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Christian fellowship—‘testimony to the world’ 

Note: Public court records in a bankruptcy case may seem an unlikely place to find inspiration.
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Healing prayer for ourselves and for others remains prevalent 

Note: The following analysis of statistical data was published in the Journal of Religion and Health. Dr. Levin, who is a member of the board of directors of his synagogue, is a professor at Baylor University, a Christian institution in Texas.
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The bigger picture of the church 

Note: The renowned Protestant religious historian, Martin Marty, coins the term declinism to indicate widespread preoccupation with declining memberships in many denominations.
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Looking at the substance of creation 

Note: Dr.
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Working, not fearing, for church 

Note: Rev.
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Conclusions drawn from healings 

Note: Prior to pursuing medical studies, Dr.
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Spiritual yearning in American life 

Note: For many years the Pew Research Center has surveyed Americans’ religious affiliations, beliefs, and practices.