January 25, 2024

Church of God in Christ Awarded Million-Dollar Agriculture Grant to Help Empower Underserved Communities

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a $ 1 million grant to the Church of God in Christ as part of a national tree-planting program. The […]
January 25, 2024

Supreme Court Denies Appeal From Alabama Death Row Inmate Facing Untried Nitrogen Execution for Killing Pastor’s Wife

Kenneth Eugene Smith, an Alabama death row inmate hired to kill Pastor Charles Sennet’s wife, Elizabeth Sennett, faces a nitrogen execution. The post Supreme Court Denies […]
January 22, 2024

Mom Rejects Ruling Criminalizing 10-YO Son for Peeing Behind Her Car

A Mississippi mom is legally challenging a county’s youth court system after her 10-year-old son was detained for urinating behind her car. The post Mom Rejects […]
January 19, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month With a Deck of Inspiration: Top Picks of Black History Playing Cards

Black history playing cards are reimagined with illustrations and facts showcasing influential figures, pivotal moments, and enduring themes. The post Celebrate Black History Month With a […]
January 19, 2024

Black Catholics Rally to Get the ‘Saintly Six’ Canonized by the Vatican

Black Catholics have noted that of the 11 Americans canonized as saints by the church, none of them is African American. The post Black Catholics Rally […]
January 19, 2024

Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed: How a Tiny Spark Can Lead to Mighty Moves of God

Jesus’ followers don’t need big faith to accomplish big things. They just need faith the size of a mustard seed and big things can happen. The […]
January 18, 2024

Church Without God: How Atheist Churches Fill a Need for Nonreligious Americans

The growth of atheist churches is evidence that religious decline does not necessarily mean a decline in community or ritual. The post Church Without God: How […]
January 18, 2024

Ohio Pastor Charged for Keeping Church Open to Unhoused People Amid Frigid Weather

An Ohio pastor was arraigned for opening his church to the homeless. Dad’s House Pastor Chris Avellas pleaded not guilty to the charges. The post Ohio […]
January 17, 2024

‘The Book of Clarence’ Movie Is an Entertaining and God-Glorifying Story of Redemption

“The Book of Clarence” is a satisfying stylized remix of well-worn formulas that manages to entertain while affirming a Christian worldview. The post ‘The Book of […]
January 17, 2024

Paul Mackenzie, Pastor of Kenya Death Cult, Faces Terrorism Charge After 400 Deaths

Paul Nthenge Mackenzie is alleged to have incited his followers to starve to death in order to “meet Jesus” in a case that shocked the world. […]
January 12, 2024

Will Our Obsession With Looking Young Follow Us Into Heaven?

What form will our bodies take in heaven? Not all religions posit bodily resurrection. But those that do tend to depict them as young. The post […]
January 11, 2024

Lil Nas X, Now Divorced From the Devil, Enters ‘Christian Era;’ Denies Religious Imagery Mocks Jesus Christ

Lil Nas X continues his foray into religion, claiming he has now entered a “Christian era” with his “J CHRIST” music video. The post Lil Nas […]
January 9, 2024

Biden First President to Preach Politics From Pulpit at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston

Biden became the first sitting president to speak at Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church after delivering Jan. 8 remarks about threats to democracy. The post Biden First […]
January 9, 2024

‘Soldiers of Christ’ Killing in Georgia Unsettles Korean Americans and Stokes Fears of Cults

The Soldiers of Christ case is a wake-up call for Korean Americans to be vigilant about cults and threats to new arrivals from South Korea. The […]
January 9, 2024

The Rev. Eboni Marshall Turman Sues Abyssinian Baptist Church for Gender Discrimination

Among believers making Abyssinian their home was Eboni Marshall Turman, who thought she would become the church’s first woman senior pastor. The post The Rev. Eboni […]
January 3, 2024

Southern Baptist Convention Privately Settles Sexual Abuse Lawsuit That Accused Former Leader Paul Pressler

By Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune, Dec. 29, 2023 The Southern Baptist Convention and others have reached a confidential settlement in a high-profile lawsuit that accused […]
January 3, 2024

Will Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s New Black History Museum Tell the Truth?

A DeSantis-empowered task force will recommend planning and administration for what would be Florida’s ever state-run Black history museum. The post Will Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s […]
January 3, 2024

Harvard President Claudine Gay’s Resignation Letter Cites Attacks and Threats ‘Fueled by Racial Animus’

Claudine Gay, Harvard University’s first Black president in its nearly 400-year history, has resigned from her position, citing racial animus. The post Harvard President Claudine Gay’s […]
December 28, 2023

FTC Sues Nation’s Largest Christian University and Its President Over Alleged Deceptive Advertising

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Grand Canyon University and its president over what it says were deceptive advertising practices. The post FTC Sues Nation’s Largest […]
December 28, 2023

Transformation Church Pastor Mike Todd: From Sound Guy to Leader of a Multimillion-Dollar Megachurch

Mike Todd has grown in popularity in recent years, seemingly coming out of nowhere to become pastor of Transformation Church in Oklahoma. The post Transformation Church […]