St. Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to eat corned beef and cabbage, wear something green, look for four-leaf clovers, and try to avoid those mischievous leprechauns.

As Christians, however, we know that the celebration started to honor the patron saint of Ireland, who brought Christianity to the country. For us, it's another day to celebrate Christian culture and faith.

With Christmas Day marking the unofficial start of the NBA season, the Pure Flix Insider recently spoke via telephone with Andrew Lang, the team chaplain for the Atlanta Hawks.

Lang, a Christian who played pro basketball for 12 seasons, became a licensed minister during his playing days and was named to his position in 2003. He told the New York Times last spring that as a player, attending chapel before games "built his confidence and helped him find his voice."

There’s nothing like starting the new year off with an inspirational story that stirs the soul and lifts our spirit.

Just when we think we have a handle on today’s college-age students and entry-level professionals--both their positive and not-so-positive attributes--along comes a story about a large gathering of young Christians coming together and making a difference..

There’s an interesting movement quietly brewing around the country that is seeking to change “Black Friday” into “Bless Friday.”

Most of us are quite familiar with this day after Thanksgiving. It’s when merchants all over the country try to drive customer traffic by drastically lowering prices on everything from fleece to flatscreens. To some, it’s way of saving money. To others, it’s becoming more of a day for service--not shopping--and a way to help reconnect with the spirituality of Christmas.