‘Christian Living’ Ends After 49 Years

SCOTTDALE, Pa. – After a 49-year run, Christian Living magazine will cease publication with its December issue – another casualty of the financial crisis at Mennonite Publishing House. Christian Living has brought voices from across the...

Many Say Family Is Key Measure of Success

What is the measure of success? According to a recent Barna survey, to many it is “a strong family unit, a solid and lasting marriage or if they had done a good job of raising their children.” Family life was the primary success factor for Catholics (38...

American Youth’s Values Are Sliding, Study Says

Thirty-five percent of youth admitted to having stolen something from a store, while 28 percent said they had stolen from a parent or relative. Twenty-five percent of students with “personal religious convictions” said they stole from their parents. The...

Theme Funerals Catch On

With theme funerals, families are finding new and different ways to memorialize their loved ones. Wade Funeral Home in St. Louis, Mo., is one of several funeral homes offering its clients a wide range of service options. Mourners no longer have to suffer through...