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2024-03-08T21:18:05-05:00

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Unveiling the Lies Behind Christian Nationalism

Last updated on: March 8, 2024 at 9:18 pm By Ginny Baxter

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“White Christian nationalism is built upon a fundamental lie,” the Rev. Stephen D. Jones wrote in an article that ran in the Kansas City Star and several other newspapers earlier this week. The lie is “that America was founded by Christians for Christians.” And the long-time pastor determined to unveil the lies behind Christian nationalism. Jones accuses white Christian nationalist leaders of trying to convince Americans “that Christianity, particularly their version of Christianity, should have elevated status and indeed dominate... Read more

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2024-03-02T14:55:10-05:00

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How Some Evangelical Leaders Are Fighting for Refugees

Last updated on: March 2, 2024 at 2:55 pm By Ginny Baxter

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The United States is a land of immigrants and always has been. Immigrants have made numerous positive contributions to America’s evolving culture from the beginning, and they are continuing to do so. Yet, many radical right-wing Christians are loudly demanding that the U.S. send today’s immigrants home. Given this outcry, it’s refreshing to see that some evangelical leaders are fighting for refugees and making significant contributions to help them. These evangelical leaders have the right idea. When Christ told us,... Read more

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2024-02-27T08:31:12-05:00

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

Last updated on: February 27, 2024 at 8:31 am By Ginny Baxter

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The 2015 movie “War Room” starring author and motivational speaker Priscilla Schirer was my introduction to having a Christian prayer room, closet or corner in the home. Some of my friends have special areas – such as their kitchen table, a sunroom or a recliner – where they have their daily prayers and read their Bibles. I don’t even have that. I’ve wondered at times whether I should have a prayer room. My daughter has one in her home, which... Read more

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2024-02-23T12:39:43-05:00

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How Faith Helps the Winter Blues & Much More

Last updated on: February 23, 2024 at 12:39 pm By Ginny Baxter

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Another day, another heavy gray sky, another cold rain…. Follow that dreary weather pattern with a huge (and thankfully rare) snowstorm. Then, add a Covid-19 quarantine and an eye infection to the nasty mix, and you might feel downright depressed. But faith helps the winter blues and much more. I’m fortunate that my short-term doldrums are fading, but some people suffer from the winter blues or more serious forms of depression all winter. One source of help for Christians is... Read more

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2024-02-08T18:52:05-05:00

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Can We Ever Heal America’s Great Racial Divide?

Last updated on: February 8, 2024 at 6:52 pm By Ginny Baxter

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A Deep Hatred February is Black History Month, and although I’m not a person of color, I want to talk about racism in America. More specifically, I want to ask this question: Can we ever heal America’s great racial divide? I have never been the target of racial hatred, but I was involved in a small incident in which people I cared about were targeted. In the scheme of things, it was no more than a tiny, ugly ripple, but... Read more

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2024-02-06T00:01:51-05:00

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The Changing Roles of Black Churches in America

Last updated on: February 6, 2024 at 12:01 am By Ginny Baxter

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Black churches in America have played a pivotal role in the lives of African Americans since long before the Civil War began in 1861. As we celebrate Black History Month this February, I would like to look at how black churches have touched African Americans and impacted the nation as a whole. Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. author of The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song and numerous other books, says that you have to understand the black... Read more

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2024-01-29T17:16:27-05:00

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The Best-loved Hymns Can Touch Your Soul

Last updated on: January 29, 2024 at 5:16 pm By Ginny Baxter

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The Role & Importance of Christian Music Whether you prefer a traditional church choir accompanied by piano and organ, a rock band backed by guitars and drums, a bluegrass group featuring banjos, or a Gregorian chant, music plays an important role in worship services. Beloved old hymns and today’s best contemporary Christian music can touch your soul. The best music has power and meaning. Power to quiet your chaotic mind and help you focus or energize your tired body. Power... Read more

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2024-01-22T16:19:57-05:00

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Why Millions of Ex-Christians Trade Christ for Trump

Last updated on: January 22, 2024 at 4:19 pm By Ginny Baxter

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Thousands of words have been written about the recent Republican caucuses in Iowa. I’m not going to add my thoughts to the mix, but the news did make me think about several questions that have confounded me since the 2016 election. The main ones are these: Why would millions of white evangelical Christians vote for Donald Trump in 2016? And why would Christians trade Christ for Trump, as many have, since 2016? In writing this article, I didn’t want to... Read more

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2024-01-16T16:22:12-05:00

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Crisis in the Clergy

Last updated on: January 16, 2024 at 4:22 pm By Ginny Baxter

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As Many Pastors Consider Leaving the Ministry, We Must Ask Now What? There is a crisis in the clergy. America is experiencing a significant increase in the number of pastors who have considered or are now contemplating a career change. Two research organization estimate that more than half of American pastors are thinking about quitting – and that’s a serious problem. So, why are more pastors wanting to leave now? What problems are they facing? And what can be done?... Read more

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2024-01-11T17:41:16-05:00

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

Last updated on: January 11, 2024 at 5:41 pm By Ginny Baxter

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God help us! God help the victims of abuse by so-called “Christian” leaders, God help their families and God help the Christian religion. The fact is that Christians are killing Christianity one horrible sin at a time. The allegations against T.B. Joshua are the latest in a long line of scandals involving sexual misconduct, financial crimes or worse in Christ’s church. Here’s a breakdown: A number of American televangelists were accused of sexual abuse and financial crimes in widely publicized... Read more

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