The Southern Baptist Convention is a national organization which, since 1845, has sought to maximize local churches’ impact for Kingdom missions and ministries. – Nashville, Tenn. February 15, 2020 (Shutterstock) By Ed Kilgore, NY Mag A generation ago, hard-core conservatives took over the largest Protestant church denomination in the U.S., the Southern Baptist Convention, and […]
WASHINGTON – A distinguished member of the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) board of directors, Pastor Michael Grady, will be testifying today at 10 a.m. ET before the House Committee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security about reducing gun violence in the United States. In addition to the BNHR board, Grady also serves as a pastor at […]
By Clarence L. Haynes Jr., Bible Study Tools With the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic and the journey to find a cure, the question of vaccines has again risen to the forefront. In regards to the pandemic many people see the vaccine as a viable solution to help move forward towards ending the pandemic and […]
At Easter, the Son of God took on the world’s sin and defeated the devil, death, and grave. How is it, then, that history’s most glorious moment is surrounded by fearful fishermen, despised tax collectors, marginalized women, feeble politicians, and traitorous friends? Introducing The Characters of Easter: an 11-episode, entirely FREE podcast, just for you this […]
By Sarah Geringer, Crosscards “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” Hebrews 10:23 (NLT) Even on the grayest late-winter days, I find signs of hope at the base of a mighty oak tree. Because I battle a form of depression known as seasonal affective […]
By GodTube This Disney Christmas ad reminds us family means more than ever this year. The year of 2020 began with excitement, which very quickly turned into angst for many people. That angst has lasted a long time. As the chaos of the year dies down, the year’s suffering is making way for something much […]
By GodTube Anytime our comfort is challenged can sometimes test our faith. The pandemic has impacted everyone’s life in some way. However, suffering can be an opportunity to grow our faith as we depend more on God. Christian actress, producer, and author, Candace Cameron Bure, shared her thoughts on faith during the pandemic. She spoke […]
By BlackNews Nationwide — Sylvester Ofori, a Ghanaian pastor from Orlando, Florida, shot and killed his wife, Barbara Tommey, after reportedly discovering that she was having an affair with another man who is a member and choir director at his church. She was also reportedly pregnant with his child. According to YEN, some reports are circulating the […]
By Claudia Finkelstein, The Conversation The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released what it calls “general considerations” on safe actions for reopening houses of worship, but worship communities can accept or reject those considerations. Religious worship allows tens of millions of Americans to demonstrate devotion to a higher power. It gives people an […]
By Nicki Koziarz, Cross Cards “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10 (NIV) If I’ve learned anything about hard seasons, it’s that they can make you feel like life has been completely drained out of you. There’s a […]