Martin Luther King's Thoughts on Extremism
The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. knew the healing powers of religious impulses, as well as the potentially stifling threat of being labeled an "extremist."
The Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. knew the healing powers of religious impulses, as well as the potentially stifling threat of being labeled an "extremist."
The Bible repeatedly tells us that God is our helper. The question is, do we really trust God to help us?
Deeply concerned about a "globalization of indifference," Pope Francis in his 2016 World Day of Peace message titled "Overcome Indifference and Win Peace," warns that "the first kind of indifference in human society is indifference to God, which then leads to indifference to one's neighbor and to the environment."
I wanted to hear from churchgoers what their favorite and least favorite instruments are. Some of the responses were anticipated. Many were not.
The Force may have awakened, but the lack of new ideas at the movie theater should be putting us to sleep. I think this is a huge opportunity for Christians.
"Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Heb. 11:1) Most people recognize this text of Scripture. Christianity, however, isn't the only worldview which requires faith.
Last week a man shot 13 times at a Philadelphia policeman in his car. The execution was foiled as the policeman miraculously survived, pursued him, and the man was apprehended.
The Anglican Church is facing a schism. Or has the schism, in reality, already occurred?
We've now finished another year — a year of victory for some and defeat for others. Like every year for the past several years, I watched in 2015 as more church leaders fell into the trap of pornography.
For many years the question has been asked, "Why is it that we don't see revival?"
If everyone who had dropped out of our congregations in the past decade returned, the typical church would triple in worship attendance.
There are some taxes that folks just love. And in the last two weeks, people have been scrambling to pay one of them. I'm talking about Powerball.
So, what is the actual spiritual State of Our Union? It is very simple.
In his search for meaning, Bowie admittedly tried pretty much everything this culture offered, but did not find the meaning he sought. He was filled with questions throughout his life.
The true story is spreading far and wide: following a years-long effort by a unique pro-life coalition, an abortion center in Selma, Alabama which had been operating illegally has finally closed its doors.
Southern California pastor Greg Laurie said pastor Saeed Abedini's freedom, announced on Saturday, occurred in God's perfect timing.
The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church has declared that the denomination will not cease its support for gay marriage despite its three-year suspension by the Anglican Communion last week.
The Southern Baptist Convention's International Missions Board has announced that it will close its communications center in Virginia and lay off as many as 30 employees as the entity moves forward with its two-phase organizational reset in an attempt to balance its budget by the end of 2017.
Leaders representing 88 million Anglicans have decided to suspend the U.S.-based, theologically liberal Episcopal Church for its pro-gay marriage position.
A theological library in Canada has digitalized numerous rare Puritan volumes from the 17th and 18th centuries, including books from the personal library of one of the world's most renowned evangelical theologians, J.I. Packer, and made them available for online reading.
NewSpring Church pastor Perry Noble played Wednesday's Powerball lottery, and for him it was no big deal.
Theologian John Piper responds to a question asked by a longtime listener to his podcast, whether a believer could ever be called by God to a lifelong career for which they do not enjoy.
Although Christians might wish for more answers during times of adversity, turning to God is the most hopeful thing one can do, the Rev. Billy Graham advises.
Elevation Church Pastor Steven Furtick reminds believers that, despite their circumstances, they can have victory in the face of adversity.
A wealthy financial industry executive has donated over $17 million to a Minnesota megachurch to help the congregation pay off the mortgage for a campus built over 10 years ago.
The board of the United Methodist Church's $20 billion Pension and Health Benefits Fund, has essentially blacklisted Israel's five largest banks by declaring them off limits for investment.
An organizer for the PC(USA)'s annual Montreat College Conference has claimed that Bible verse John 3:16 has been "used for hate, intimidation and fear."
The Powerball lottery purse sits at a whopping $1.5 billion and many Americans are just imagining what they could do with the winnings: give to the poor, help family members or bless their church. But is it wrong for Christians to play the lottery?
Chisholm Trail Cowboy Church in Oklahoma will hold its fourth annual "Open Team Roping" fundraising competition next month and is expected to draw hundreds of teams to the event.
Some people are always suspicious of others' motives, constantly doubting their intentions or searching for hidden agendas behind compliments or praise. Pastor John Piper calls this the sin of "habitual suspicion."
An ecumenical gathering of churches in Tennessee will collaborate on a day devoted to community improvement projects, dubbed "Mission Blitz."
A leading Roman Catholic exorcist has said what most Hollywood depictions of demon possession get wrong is that Satan is not a "god of evil," but is a servant of God.
A wealthy financial industry executive has donated over $17 million to a Minnesota megachurch to help the congregation pay off the mortgage for a campus built over 10 years ago.