Giving honor to those who gave their all
Snow falls gently upon the rows of marble tombstones in Arlington National Cemetery. There is a stark contrast as volunteers place lush, green wreaths with vibrant red bows by each white stone. The wreaths bring a sense of life and celebration to the cold, wintry landscape. [more]

Life after suicide
Deck the halls with boughs of holly … . It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Or is it? Every year news features report that the holidays also usher in an increase in the number of cases of major depression and suicide. However, according to many studies, including one from the Mayo Clinic, and according to psychiatrist, psychologist and theologian Dr. Frank Minirth, this is a myth.. [more]

Take two for filmmaker
Going from Hollywood to working with homeschoolers is not the career path most filmmakers take. In fact, George Escobar, filmmaker and founder of Advent Film Group (AFG), may be the first. [more]

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Stealth lawsuits threaten children’s ministries
In a series of legal actions, child welfare systems in a number of states have been embroiled in lawsuits levied by an organization whose roots are in the American Civil Liberties Union. As an indirect result, some Christian residential care homes are no longer serving children referred by the state, while others have been forced to provide only shorter term, pathology-based services or close their doors. [more]