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September 2024

September 09, 2024

Are We on the Brink of a New Post-evangelical Era?

There Are Signs We Are As the U.S. 2024 presidential election draws ever closer, at...

September 04, 2024

Notre Dame Quarterback’s Faith-based Mindset

God Has Me & He’s In Control – Riley Leonard Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard...

August 2024

August 21, 2024

Kamala Harris’s Faith: A Melting Pot of Faith and Justice

In a nation where people have the right to worship – or not worship –...

August 03, 2024

10 U.S. Olympians Who Acknowledge & Praise the Lord

It takes hard work, mental toughness, determination and God-given talent to reach the Olympics. Some...

July 2024

July 24, 2024

Radical Right Opens Schools to Satanism, Religious Tyranny

Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst…. Those are...

July 17, 2024

Stepping Away from Religious Freedom in America

Here's What's Happening in Louisiana & Oklahoma Louisiana and Oklahoma are stepping away from religious...

July 03, 2024

Rest in Peace, Gospel Songwriter Rusty Golden

Award-winning gospel songwriter Rusty Golden, 65, died at his home in Hendersonville, TN, on Monday,...

June 2024

June 28, 2024

Does the 7M TikTok Cult Exist? New Netflix Film Says ‘Yes’

Religious cults – and cults in general -- are dangerous. Yet, people continue to join...

June 22, 2024

Let Us Prey: Stopping Predators in the Church

Predators are quite good at targeting and preying on churches because churchgoers are generally easy,...

June 15, 2024

Misogyny Wins the Day at SBC’s Annual Meeting

Misogyny has prevailed once again in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), which held...

June 06, 2024

An Outsider’s Preview of Upcoming SBC Annual Meeting

Southern Baptists Set 'Pivotal' Meeting June 10-12 Funding for sexual abuse reform, an amendment to...

May 2024

May 10, 2024

New Methodist Leader Talks Hope, Unity, Inclusiveness & God

The issues are complex, and the future of the United Methodist Church is far from...

May 02, 2024

7 Scriptures that Can Ease Your Anxiety

Have you ever met someone who says they have never experienced anxiety? Neither have I....

April 2024

April 23, 2024

How to Read the Bible: A Guide for Beginners

Reading the entire Bible can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are new to...

April 20, 2024

Can Non-whites Save the Struggling Church?

The Christian church in America is struggling. That’s obvious. Conservatives are going in one direction...

April 16, 2024

Antisemitism & War: Stories of How the Jews Fought Back

And a Plea for Christians to Take Heed With antisemitism on the rise worldwide, it...

April 09, 2024

How Do You Recognize a False Prophet (Or False Messiah)?

The Christian church in 21st-century America is filled with false prophets. They have always been...

March 2024

March 29, 2024

Joe Lieberman Remembered as a Man of Faith & Integrity

‘He Believed in Something Beyond Himself’ Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman was a man...

March 27, 2024

Why Millions of Christians Fast and Pray on Good Friday

Catholics and Protestants across the globe will observe an important day this week. No, it...

March 20, 2024

Why Does Mary Magdalene Continue to Fascinate Us?

Celebrating a Biblical Heroine During Easter & Women’s History Month Who was Mary Magdalene? She...

March 08, 2024

Unveiling the Lies Behind Christian Nationalism

“White Christian nationalism is built upon a fundamental lie,” the Rev. Stephen D. Jones wrote...

February 2024

February 29, 2024

How Some Evangelical Leaders Are Fighting for Refugees

The United States is a land of immigrants and always has been. Immigrants have made...

February 26, 2024

Why A Christian Prayer Room? And How Do I Create One?

The 2015 movie “War Room” starring author and motivational speaker Priscilla Schirer was my introduction...

February 23, 2024

How Faith Helps the Winter Blues & Much More

Another day, another heavy gray sky, another cold rain…. Follow that dreary weather pattern with...

February 07, 2024

Can We Ever Heal America’s Great Racial Divide?

A Deep Hatred February is Black History Month, and although I’m not a person of...

February 04, 2024

The Changing Roles of Black Churches in America

Black churches in America have played a pivotal role in the lives of African Americans...

January 2024

January 28, 2024

The Best-loved Hymns Can Touch Your Soul

The Role & Importance of Christian Music Whether you prefer a traditional church choir accompanied...

January 21, 2024

Why Millions of Ex-Christians Trade Christ for Trump

Thousands of words have been written about the recent Republican caucuses in Iowa. I’m not...

January 16, 2024

Crisis in the Clergy

As Many Pastors Consider Leaving the Ministry, We Must Ask Now What? There is a...

January 11, 2024

Christian Are Killing Christianity: The T.B. Joshua Scandal

God help us! God help the victims of abuse by so-called “Christian” leaders, God help...