American Families of Faith
The Growing Famine of Hope
How does hope influence resilience? Studies show faith-based practices foster optimism and unity.
Loren Marks
April 29, 2024
How does hope influence resilience? Studies show faith-based practices foster optimism and unity.
How does gratitude affect families? It fosters virtues, strengthens faith, and nurtures relationships.
How does faith impact marriage? Studies reveal God as a central, unifying force in lasting unions.
Marital success hinges on humility over pride, with faith playing a key role in relationship harmony.
What anchors the spiritual dedication of today’s American youth? Comprehensive research unveils commitments to traditions, God, scriptures, and community leaders as the guiding lights in their spiritual journeys.
What defines a genuine spiritual experience? True spirituality is a journey beyond self, connecting deeply with the divine and extending concern to all.
As one man grapples with profound questions about God’s presence, he discovers through personal encounters that God indeed listens, responds, and loves deeply, even amidst doubt.
How do individuals balance self-care with acts of sacrifice, especially when their actions are influenced by their faith? Interviews reveal four key factors.
How do transcendent experiences affect relationships during turmoil? Many find that spiritual experiences guide them to improve connections, change their lives, and help families grow closer in times of strife.
COVID-19 greatly changed family life for many. What changes have stuck, and how might certain coping mechanisms provide long-term benefits for family functioning?
Many religious families thrived during the pandemic because of a built-in community and connection, combined with a sense of purpose, comfort, and hope.
Engaging in regular family dinners protected against the harmful effects of the pandemic by increasing emotional closeness and providing dependability.