House of Prayer
The forced resignation of Patrick Conroy as chaplain for the U.S. House of Representatives quickly sparked questions and concerns about the intermingling of religion and politics. Some lawmakers
Americans See More Jingle, Less Jesus in Christmas Celebrations
WASHINGTON (RNS) — If there ever was a “war on Christmas” in America, Santa may have won.
Nine in 10 U.S. adults celebrate the holiday, according
To Escape Abusive Marriages, Many Christians in Pakistan Convert to Islam
LAHORE, Pakistan (RNS) For a Pakistani Christian like Shameela Masih, divorcing her abusive husband meant two choices — both nearly as bad as staying in
Faith community can help with challenges remarrieds face
Individuals who remarry face challenges first-marrieds usually do not. The church can help them with those challenges and minister to them and their families.
Kingdom culture develops when Christians live out their faith in God
Each Christmas is a renewed call to embrace God’s kingdom and to seek to do God’s will “on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10).
People of faith can influence Ferguson for good
Local crises do not necessarily attract universal interest, even among people of faith. Ferguson seems to have done that. Responses among Baptists of differing stripes have not necessarily brought those Baptists together. But the responses have some similarities. And the groups appear
Obamacare changing the way faith-based hospitals deliver care
Like it or not, the Affordable Care Act — a.k.a. Obamacare — is now the law. Faith-based healthcare providers say it's changing the way hospitals view patient care.
Artists can express faith to both Christian and mainstream audiences
Believers are not limited to church or religious settings as a vehicle for artistic expression. Many have found mainstream audiences receptive to a sacred, uplifting word.
Parents sustained by faith
Jackie Huffman sighed as she pondered what she and husband Keith could possibly do to help their daughter when she is released from prison. Not much, Jackie fears.
Does your faith have question marks?
Here’s a paradox. Last year, I preached a sermon on doubt, which actually helped some people’s faith. I asked the question: Does your faith have any question marks? Doubt -- the searching kind -- really does have a place in the faith process.