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July 2026

July 31, 2026

Lindsey Graham’s Contested Legacy: Hero or Traitor?

Honoring Lindsey Graham Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has been called everything from "a great Christian...

July 01, 2026

America After 250 Years: Should We Be a Christian Nation?

A deeply religious Founding Father once said this about separation of church and state: The...

June 2026

June 18, 2026

This Is My Song: How Black Artists Changed American Music

The Religious Roots of Today's Music I love music! June is Black Music Month, and...

April 2026

April 21, 2026

A Pope, A President and A One-Sided Fight

Another Poor Decision by Donald Trump Verbally attacking the spiritual leader of roughly 1.4 billion...

March 2026

March 15, 2026

Does Easter Have Pagan Roots? Exploring the Debate

Christians, Pagans and Easter: Is There a Connection? Christians, pagans and Easter…. Does...

March 02, 2026

‘Living Faith Out Loud’: How Jesse Jackson Changed America

Faith Without Action Is Just Noise The late Rev. Jesse Jackson, who recently died...

November 2025

November 25, 2025

Do Dogs Go to Heaven? I Certainly Hope So!

Cinnamon’s tiny, limp body lay motionless in my arms. Her heart, which had been failing...

November 19, 2025

Suppose You Lost Your Religious Freedom… What Would You Do?

Would You Give Up, Die for Your Faith or Go Underground? Suppose you live in...

October 2025

October 28, 2025

Halloween LOOMS… Gruesome Ghouls Lurk at Every Corner

And Some Aren't for the Faint of Heart Halloween looms! Witches, zombies and gruesome ghouls...

September 2025

September 24, 2025

As American as Guns, Baseball, and Political Violence

Long History of Political Violence in U.S. May Surprise You Sadly, Violence Is Who We...

September 05, 2025

Help Wanted! A Rallying Cry Against Religious Extremism

Project 2025 = Un-American, Un-Christian, Unacceptable Project 2025 is an instruction manual for systemic hatred...

August 2025

August 30, 2025

New Research Debunks Common Myths about Women

Married Mothers Most Likely to Be ‘Very Happy,’ Study Says A new study, which Brigham...

August 22, 2025

Christian Nationalism: A Civil Rights Fight In Our Time

Ending Modern America’s “Single Biggest Threat” America’s “single biggest threat” took downturns after the Civil...

July 2025

July 31, 2025

Have Radicalized Christians Completely Forgotten Jesus?

Hate Thy Neighbor, Love Thyself In the U.S., Christ’s teachings have been radicalized to...

June 2025

June 29, 2025

Bill Moyers: A Legacy of Truth and Faithful Journalism

Bill Moyers’ Legacy of Faith and Truth Speaks Volumes Truth is hard to find these...

June 21, 2025

Does Your TV Open Portals for Demons? Some Celebs Say ‘Yes’

What Do You Say? Some people believe videos games, movies and TVs open portals for demons to...

June 14, 2025

Did God Set Off Creation with a Big Bang?

Reconciling Creationism & Science: Faith Meets Big Bang The creation story generates more questions than...

May 2025

May 15, 2025

Pope Francis’ Life Lessons in Humility, Compassion and Love

Takeaways from the Late Pope's Impact There are occasions when people of different faiths can...

April 2025

April 12, 2025

‘Close the Doors’: Did Rev. Sapp Go Too Far? Did We?

It’s a months-old story that has taken on a new life because of social...

March 2025

March 12, 2025

Is Putin Really a Christian—or Just Playing the Part?

Russian president Vladimir Putin has been many things in his 72 years: a law school...

February 2025

February 27, 2025

Family Stories: A Woman’s Faith Journey Impacts Generations

This article is different from my usual “Woman to Woman” posts. It’s written in conjunction...

February 18, 2025

Is US for Christians Only? Trump’s Faith Adviser Thinks So…

And Many Christians Think That's A Problem Donald Trump has announced that controversial right-wing pastor...

February 05, 2025

Faith, Football & the Super Bowl: A Game Bigger Than Sports

Religion Has Become Part of the Conversation Don’t be surprised if religious faith is...

January 2025

January 16, 2025

Old Testament Trivia Challenge: Test Your Knowledge

How much do you know about the Old Testament? Take this quiz and find out....

January 07, 2025

Jimmy Carter: A Life Well-Lived, A Faith for the Ages

America chose one of the most devout Christians to ever become president of the United...

December 2024

December 19, 2024

What Does Yule Have to Do with Christmas? Quite a Bit

Troll the Yuletide carol, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la…. Hum a few fa-la-la’s and you may recognize the...

December 07, 2024

Celebrating Advent, the Quiet, Meaningful Side of Christmas

What is Advent? Advent is a season within a season… a time when many Christians...

November 2024

November 14, 2024

Why Christian Nationalism Cannot Exist — But It Does

Three different points of view yield the same conclusion: Christian nationalism cannot exist. So, why...

October 2024

October 02, 2024

Dealing with “Christian” Extremism and Hatred in America

The nation’s most extreme right-wing “Christians” have tapped into our deepest fears and prejudices,...

September 2024

September 19, 2024

‘Amazing Grace’ Named Best Song for Heart Health – Study

A New Take on an Old Hymn Music soothes the savage breast – or is...