It is likely the single day of the year more unchurched decide to visit a church.

The State of the Plate surveyed nearly 1,600 pastors, leaders and laypeople to assess the current state of giving to churches in America. This year’s constituency-based survey was a collaborative research project by Brian Kluth’s MAXIMUM Generosity ministry and leading church technology providers, Tithe.ly, Elvanto, ChurchOS, Apollo Apps and ChurchMag.

One of the greatest blessings of the Holy Spirit is that He manifests Himself in every believer. He does not sit passively inside us. He is active. Jesus said in John 7:38 that the Spirit would become in us like a flowing river. He fills us so He can touch others with the reality of Christ.

Once again, Lee University ranked in the “top tier” of the recent U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” edition.

With users in every country of the world, the YouVersion Bible App has reached a quarter of a billion downloads. The Bible App was one of the first 200 apps in Apple’s App Store debut eight years ago, and this year has been the biggest year yet for Bible engagement through the app.

Bill Donohue comments on the activities of atheists and Satanists:

You don’t know it all. There are limits to your knowledge, ability and energy. And while the competitive nature of our culture, which often sneaks into our lives in ministry, would have us to hide all of our weaknesses in fear, there is tremendous power in becoming vulnerable with people.

As we approach the holidays, our thoughts are filled with the awareness of just how much we have to thank God for … but, there are many around the world who do not know a full life in Christ.

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is sending chaplains into the area of Gatlinburg, Tenn., in an effort to help the community recover from the deadly and devastating wildfire that has consumed hundreds of buildings and claimed several lives in the popular tourist area.