Rachel Held Evans, Christian Writer of Honesty and Humor, Dies at Age 37
(RNS) — Rachel Held Evans, a popular progressive Christian writer and speaker, died Saturday morning (May 4) at age 37 after a brief illness.
‘Harry Potter and the Sacred Text’ Creates Spiritual Experience for Fans of Secular Series
“Harry Potter and the Sacred Text” is a popular podcast that uses the seven-book series by author J.K. Rowling as the basis for discussions of virtues and for spiritual practices. The chance to discuss the series from a spiritual standpoint brought 300 fans to a live
Barnabas
The gospel is about changing the human heart, healing brokenness and spiritual life. Barnabas is a “son of encouragement.” a person who sees through God's eyes beyond the challenges.
Bookmobile, Groceries and Relationships Help Niche Bookstore Stay Afloat
“Church can no longer simply be an experience to be passively consumed; rather, we are called into the participatory life of a community," wrote C. Christopher Smith in “Reading for the Common Good.” "Reading is a vital practice for helping our churches navigate this shift.”
Aretha Franklin Sings Sweet Sounds, Recalls Roots in ‘Amazing Grace’ Documentary
(RNS) — “Amazing Grace,” the documentary about the making of what would become the best-selling live gospel album, spends 87 minutes giving viewers a chance to see the woman known just as Aretha go back to her roots.
After 4M Miles, 47 Years, 47 Nations, Breland Comes Off the Road
MOBILE, Ala. (BP) -- In 47 years, Roger Breland traveled more than 4 million miles across 47 countries, presented over 12,000 concerts and produced 100 albums. His 31 years with TRUTH, among the first widely successful contemporary Christian groups, helped launch the careers of artists
Supporters of Hospitalized Christian Author Pool Funds to Cover Medical Costs
(RNS) — Friends, family and supporters of prominent Christian author Rachel Held Evans are pooling funds to help cover her medical expenses after she was hospitalized over the weekend and placed into a medically induced coma.
87-Year-Old Pianist Achieves Dream of Publishing Song
CONWAY, S.C. -- Wynness Thomas, former church pianist and choir member at Tilly Swamp Baptist Church, is living out a dream she's carried in her heart for decades -- to have one of her songs published in a hymnal.
Witnesses to the Resurrection
“If only I had been there when Jesus surprised his disciples after the cross,” we say, “because that would be the ultimate motivation to change the world.” Let's think about that.
Fellow Christian Writers Start Twitter Prayer Chain as Rachel Held Evans Is Hospitalized
(RNS) — On Friday (April 19), the hashtag #PrayForRHE appeared on Twitter, forming a prayer chain for popular writer and speaker Rachel Held Evans, as news spread she has been hospitalized and in a medically-induced coma.