Has the Glory of God Left the United States of America?

First Samuel 4 tells the story of one of Israel’s darkest hours. Israel had been defeated by the Philistines. The priests of God were dead. The ark of the covenant had been captured. After hearing the news of the ark and the death of her father-in-law and husband, Eli’s daughter-in-law (and wife of Phineas, the priest) named her newborn son Ichabod, meaning “the glory of God has departed.”

Venus and Serena Take Gold in the Women’s Doubles

Serena Williams teamed with big sister Venus Williams to win the women’s doubles title at the Olympics on Sunday, adding to the singles gold she won on Centre Court at Wimbledon a day earlier.

WATCH: Comedian Michael Jr. Brings Hope Through Laughter

Everyone is raving about Comedian Kevin Hart, but there’s another comedian with the “heart” of God. He goes by the name of Michael Jr. He’s hilarious, serves Jesus, and is mission-focused–something EEW Magazine loves.

‘San Francisco Chronicle’ Launches E-books Only Column

Starting this Sunday, the “Books” section of the San Francisco Chronicle will publish The E-Reader, a monthly column devoted to e-books. The E-Reader will be written by Liz Colville, who, in addition to being a regular reviewer for the “Books” section, has written for Bookforum, New York Magazine and The Economist. The column, which will not cover any title that goes into print, will review a handful of e-books on the first Sunday of every month. John McMurtrie, book editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, will edit.

Christian Rapper KB Remains at #1 On Billboard’s Gospel Albums Chart

After making a #1 debut on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart last week, Reach Records artist KB remains at the top with his new album, Weight & Glory.

Do Fitter Kids Equal Better Grades?

Fitter Middle School Students Scored Better on Math, Reading Tests, Researchers Find

Astronomers Hear ‘Death Cry’ of Star Shredded by Black Hole

A team of astronomers has detected the “death cry” of a star being devoured by a supermassive black hole.