‘The Culper Ring’: What George Washington’s Spies Can Still Teach Us Today

‘The Culper Ring’: What George Washington’s Spies Can Still Teach Us Today

NEWS ANALYSIS In 1783, the American Revolutionary War ended. The 13 former British colonies, now the new United States of America, had won their independence – the freedom we cherish today – from the British king and his oppressive government.  Among the many thousands of American heroes who fought in the long seven-year war, there was one … Read more

‘O Lord, Give Us Faith’: The Anniversary of D-Day and FDR’s Prayer Broadcast to the Nation

‘O Lord, Give Us Faith’: The Anniversary of D-Day and FDR’s Prayer Broadcast to the Nation

Thursday, June 6, marks the 80-year anniversary of D-Day, the day of the greatest military invasion in modern history. Codenamed “Operation Overlord,” D-Day (June 6, 1944) began at 6:30 am when an Allied force of 156,000 troops made up of primarily Americans, Britons, and Canadians landed on five beaches stretching 50 miles along a heavily … Read more

‘This Is the Grace of God’: How Actor Zachary Levi Went from Suicidal to Superhero

‘This Is the Grace of God’: How Actor Zachary Levi Went from Suicidal to Superhero

Actor Zachary Levi is known for his work in the shows “Chuck” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” as well as films like “Shazam!” and “American Underdog.” Now, in a new book called Radical Love: Learning to Accept Yourself and Others, he’s telling his own life story to shine a light on the importance of mental health. He shared his … Read more

God and Scrooge: How Charles Dickens Pursued ‘Real Christianity’

God and Scrooge: How Charles Dickens Pursued ‘Real Christianity’

AKRON, Ohio — A holiday tradition for many families is to watch or read Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. But who exactly was the man who brought us memorable characters like Scrooge and Tiny Tim? The work of Dickens is still studied today, but few people know about his faith. Scholar and author Dr. Gary … Read more