Born in Italy in 1451, Christopher Columbus became a sailor in his teens and actually survived a shipwreck. In his day Europeans understood the world was round, but the Pacific Ocean was still unknown. Thus map makers and sailors believed that by crossing the Atlantic Ocean they could reach the Far East.

Good mental health is critical to overall well-being. People around the world suffer mentally and emotionally from war and conflict, physical illness, stress, addiction, abuse, toxic environments, plagues, diseases and more.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, with the second Sunday of the month designated as the annual Pastor Appreciation Day. Many work tirelessly around the clock to minister to members of their congregation. The job can be demanding and the hours can be grueling. Sometimes it seems the work never stops. People tend to have a lot of expectations from their pastor. Why not show your pastor some appreciation?

The dove is the symbol associated with this day. On this day the UN encourages the entire planet to observe 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. It may be a challenge to imagine world peace, but it’s never inappropriate to pray for peace. LifeTalk Radio encourages everyone to pray for peace, not only on September 21, but on every day of the year.

Have you heard about National Coloring Day? It’s celebrated annually on September 14. It’s a universally recognized day for people to relax, breathe and focus on the creative exercise of coloring.

Did you know the first Sunday after labor day is Grandparents Day? It is celebrated here in the United States and also in several other countries around the world. It’s designed to show the importance of the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.

Did you know that August 20 is National Radio Day? On this day, we recognize the invention of radio and the value it has in our lives and around the world. In addition to National Radio Day celebrated in August, there is also World Radio Day which is celebrated on February 13 annually. For more than a hundred years radio has played a vital role in worldwide. Radio, where would the world be without it?

A recent study done by the Barna Group indicates that Christian media is making an impact around the world. “The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), in partnership with Barna Group, has released a groundbreaking report titled ‘The State of Christian Media.’ The data reveals that Christian content is not only widely consumed but also plays a […]

Authentic is a stellar Bible-based program hosted by Shawn Boonstra. In this program Pastor Boonstra seeks to pursue the existential questions of human existence. He addresses a range of topics from history to prophecy, from current events to pondering the future, from Christian apologetics, science, philosophy and doctrine to theology and the foundations of Biblical truth.

Every year Americans celebrate freedom on July 4. We praise our forefathers for having the courage to create a Declaration of Independence. We treasure our freedom. We honor the many soldiers who have died to protect it. Our government invests heavily in a military to guard this freedom. But freedom is not free, nor is it guaranteed. Many on this planet don’t even know what freedom is…