Ethan Walker 
The Mysterious Light Above Ikaria May Have Had a Remarkable Natural Explanation For a brief moment above the Greek island of Ikaria, the sky appeared to produce something that looked almost impossible. A brilliant, human-like shape seemed to hang in the atmosphere, glowing intensely against the blue sky. Its elongated form appeared strangely solid, almost … Read more
Age differences between romantic partners can raise many questions, especially for people who want their relationships to reflect biblical principles. One question that comes up regularly is whether the Bible gives couples a specific age range they should follow when choosing a spouse. The short answer is that Scripture does not establish a specific age … Read more
Mr. Edward Hale was not a predator. He was a lonely old man, grieving the loss of his wife who had passed away two years prior. He had no children, no close family, and very few friends. He was wealthy, yes, but money doesn’t fill empty rooms or soothe a breaking heart. Amara had started … Read more
There are a handful of cases where bodies were burned in the Bible—but none of them set a moral precedent for cremation: Achan and his family were stoned and then burned as part of God’s judgment on Israel (Joshua 7:25). This was punishment, not normal burial practice. The men of Jabesh-Gilead burned the mutilated bodies of Saul … Read more
The wedding looked like something out of a movie. Crystal chandeliers filled the ballroom with warm light, elegant white flowers covered the tables, and soft music played while hundreds of guests watched the bride walk toward the man she was about to marry. To everyone in the room, Sofia appeared to be stepping into a … Read more
Discover the Potential of This Fayetteville Home With Mountain Views Finding a home that combines peaceful surroundings, practical features, and room for personalization can be a rare opportunity. This Fayetteville property offers exactly that kind of potential. Set in a peaceful setting with beautiful mountain views, the home provides a comfortable foundation for buyers who … Read more
Built in 1957, this classic ranch home in Decatur, Illinois sits on an expansive 0.33-acre lot. It has remained under the care of the same family for seventy straight years. In fact, homes with this level of multi-generational pride are exceptionally hard to find. The front exterior catches your eye with its low-slung roofline and … Read more
Some houses blend into the street. Others stop you on the sidewalk. This Elmira, New York residence belongs firmly in the second group. With a bold, castle-inspired exterior, dramatic architectural details and a presence that feels more like a neighborhood landmark than a typical single-family home, it is the kind of property people slow down … Read more
May Martinez, the mother of Christa Pike’s victim, has described the scene inside the execution chamber as “a mess.” She witnessed the Tennessee inmate survive two rounds of lethal injection. Martinez traveled from Florida to Nashville this week to witness Pike’s execution. A jury convicted Pike in 1996 of murdering Martinez’s daughter, 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. … Read more
My dad never expected to become a father at seventeen. Especially not the night before his high school graduation. According to the story he told me my entire life, he was coming home after a late shift when he noticed something strange outside his house. His old bicycle was leaning against the fence. And inside … Read more