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The political perversion of American ‘Christianity’
By John D. Pierce American evangelicals justify a lot of attitudes and actions that defy the Christ they claim in order to reach their ultimate political goals: criminalizing abortion and justifying discrimination...
Profiles in Goodwill: Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins
Aidsand F. Wright-Riggins is a minister and public servant seeking to practice radical hospitality at home and in the world.
Something Like a Miracle: A Hopeful View on Immigration – Part 1
June has spent the past two years befriending Miguel, who came to the U.S. in 2017 after a gang threatened to murder him in his home country, El Salvador. Today, she’s speaking up for Miguel in court.
4 Ways to Help Your Church Generations Get to Know Each Other
The way society and many of our churches are structured, connecting with generations outside of our own feels uncomfortable and decidedly not fun. However, we live better, more fulfilling lives when we are around each other.
May 15, 2019
U.S. Ambassador Says Israel Is ‘On the Side of God’ (New York Times) Lawmakers Want to Borrow Money for Church, Mosque, Synagogue Security (NBC Connecticut) LDS Church is Assigning ‘Specialists’ to Help Church Members...
Transforming Our Fear of Others to Love for Others
We’ll always have people who seek to exploit the fear of others to achieve their own agenda, but Scripture invites us to transform our fear of others to a love for others.
Those Thoughtless Social-Media Wounds Aren’t Easily Bandaged
In our social-media world, we’ve reached a point where it’s entirely acceptable to be negative about what others think, create, do or say, insulting and getting personal with them in our comments. Christians often are the culprits.
U.S. Prison Population Drop Continues; Racial Disparities Remain
Continuing a multiyear trend, the U.S. prison population declined again in 2017, with nearly 1.5 million in prison, or a drop of 1.2%, the Bureau of Justice Statistics reported.
May 14, 2019
Jimmy Carter Recovering from Surgery After Fall, Carter Center Says (CNN) Mike Pence’s Speech to Christian College Graduates Furthers Evangelical Persecution Complex (Washington Post) Liberty University Declares War on...
Want to go along for the ride?
Twenty-six people traveling with Campbell University Divinity School and Nurturing Faith Experiences are enjoying the beautiful hills and wildflowers of Galilee. Vicarious travelers are welcome to join us. We arrived...
Using Your Privilege to Aid Those Hurt by the Privileged
White supremacy, nationalism and racism threaten many people of faith. Those of us undeniably privileged by our culture at birth must use that privilege to benefit those who do not move through the world as easily as we do.
3 Recommendations to Maintain Healthy News Consumption
Much of our news is presented with some bias. Often, people cease listening to news networks to be informed, but to have their viewpoints validated. These recommendations will help you maintain healthy news-watching habits.
Prayer Less Common in Wealthier Nations, Save for the U.S.
As a nation’s wealth increased, the percentage of adult citizens who pray daily decreased, a Pew analysis found. The U.S. was an exception, with one of the highest grossing GDPs and an above average level of prayer.
May 13, 2019
Virginia Church’s Proposed Housing for Disabled People is Met With Backlash (Daily Progress) ‘Amazing Grace’ Musical Has its Second Coming at Museum of the Bible (USA Today) Mike Pence: Why His Role as Trump’s...
A Toast to Those of Us Who Had Lousy Mothers
Here’s to us. Those of us with less than adequate mothers. Who felt the pain of betrayal and loss. You chose to survive, to thrive and to love well. Congratulations on transcending your family trauma. Cheers!
Whom Do U.S. Christian Teens Seek for Encouragement, Advice?
When Christian teens in the U.S. need guidance, advice or spiritual conversation, they seek out one person more than all others, a study found. Their moms.
Look Back | How 3 Women from 19th Century Inspire Motherhood
One opposed slavery and became an advocate for peace, another an advocate for clean and healthy living for all women, and the third wanted a time for reflection and gratitude for what moms should be. And they’re all Mother’s Day heroes.
May 10, 2019
Evangelicals Have Become a Political Group, Progressive Strategist Says (The Hill) Georgia Law to Allow ‘Biblical Content’ to be Taught in Public Schools (Hill Reporter) Guatemalan Woman Nears Two Years Living at...
The Final Kick, But a Kick Toward the Future
Many criticize younger generations as perpetually lazy, overly sensitive and naïve. Nothing could be further from the truth. The church should start listening to them and begin to encourage their leadership.
From The Pews | Resurrection’s Hope Amid a World of Death
How do we reconcile the hope of the resurrection with the reminder of death surrounding us? It’s one of the most difficult aspects of leading and guiding God’s people. Yet, Eastertide reminds us death can be overcome.
Mother’s Day at Your Church: A Time of Joy and Pain
Mother’s Day is a day of joy and pain. Pastors and churches must realize that not everyone has the same perspective and experience. For some, the holiday is downright painful to celebrate.