The release of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical letter, Magnifica Humanitas, arrives at a defining moment not only for the global Church but for the whole of human civilization. As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes communication, learning, relationships and the very formation of identity, Pope Leo XIV names what the most serious voices across theology, ethics and technology are beginning to say in unison: the deepest crisis before us is not technological, but anthropological and spiritual. We are living through one of the most consequential inflection points in human history. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how children and youth learn, how people connect, […]

You are gifted. Every believer has at least one spiritual gift bestowed upon them from God “for the profit of all” (1 Corinthians 12.7). The apostle Paul addressed the topic of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians chapters 12 through 14. And yet, if you want to enter into an uninformed conversation, just ask many believers about the what, how and why of their own spiritual gift  At the outset we should understand that there is a difference between the “gift of the Holy Spirit” and the “gifts of the Holy Spirit.” The gift is the Holy Spirit Himself, given to […]

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Civil discourse is a critical skill for citizens in any democratic society. In our increasingly polarized culture, it can be challenging to embody a spirit of humility, compassion and patience. Our world is filled with beautifully diverse ideas and perspectives, and many college campuses are grappling with how to navigate important global conversations in this context. In this article written by Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) Wordship Director and Professor of Communication and Media Ecology Dr. Stephanie Bennett, she shares how Christian colleges can encourage civil discourse rooted in Christ’s love and compassion. “But, speaking the truth in love…” The […]

“Failing to plan is planning to fail”… fair enough, since this quote has been attributed to both Ben Franklin and Winston Churchill, wise leaders indeed. This judiciousness was missing during the siege of Constantinople (Istanbul) when the Byzantines left a gate unlocked causing the Turks to storm the city and destroy their empire. How about the lack of prudence of the White Star Line, which failed to provide sufficient lifeboats on the Titanic? This proclivity was devastating to both Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler, who tried their hand at invading Russia and returned home with “their tail between their legs.” […]