Bill Moyers’ Legacy of Faith and Truth Speaks Volumes Truth is hard to find these days. Honesty and integrity are in short supply, and the nation suffers because of it. Yet, good people do exist, and acclaimed journalist Bill Moyers was one of them. When he died on June 26 at age 91, the nation lost a man who leaves a legacy of faith and truth. Moyers was in the public spotlight for more than 50 years and wrote/produced numerous... Read more
What Do You Say? Some people believe videos games, movies and TVs open portals for demons to enter our homes when we watch horror shows and movies. Candace Cameron Bure, a devout Christian actress, is one celebrity who is concerned about what she identifies as portals into our homes. She may have had Ephesians 4:24 in mind when she spoke recently during the “Candace Cameron Bure Podcast.” The verse says, Do not give the devil a foothold. Joining her during the show... Read more
Reconciling Creationism & Science: Faith Meets Big Bang The creation story generates more questions than answers, whether you’re a Christian reading Genesis or a scientist studying data from the James Webb Telescope. One fundamental question is this: Did God set off creation with a big bang? There is a great deal we don’t know about the universe. We cannot even answer the most basic questions. Did creation really begin with a big bang, as many scientists suggest? Was God the... Read more
Takeaways from the Late Pope’s Impact There are occasions when people of different faiths can and should learn from one another. Pope Francis was a religious leader who dedicated his life to Christ and taught the world valuable life lessons in compassion and love. Theological differences aside, he showed us how to be the Christians Jesus taught us to be. Have we learned any lasting life lessons from Pope Francis? It’s doubtful for the simple reason that Pope Francis was... Read more
It’s a months-old story that has taken on a new life because of social media. Last summer, well-known gospel singer and Fort Worth pastor Marvin Sapp was speaking at a large Pentecostal convention in Baltimore, MD, when he told the ushers to “close the doors, close the doors, close the doors” until he raised $40,000. (It’s unclear how much money was raised.) Whatever the case, did Rev. Sapp go too far? Media coverage and online responses told the story... Read more
Russian president Vladimir Putin has been many things in his 72 years: a law school student, KGB officer, member of then-Russian president Boris Yeltsin’s inner circle, and leader of post-Soviet Russia. But a Christian? Is Putin really a Christian as he claims? The Russian president is shrouded in mystery, and it’s hard to separate the mysteries from reality. But let’s give it a try, all the while knowing our findings will be educated guesses. I’m no expert on Putin, the... Read more
This article is different from my usual “Woman to Woman” posts. It’s written in conjunction with RootsTech’s “World’s Largest Family Discovery Event,” which will be held March 6-8. Learn more about it here and at the end of this article. But first, let me share one of my family’s most meaningful stories. Grandma’s Faith Story & Mine A hero here, a villain there… Families can be fascinating. One of my distant relatives signed the Declaration of Independence and another may have... Read more
And Many Christians Think That’s A Problem Donald Trump has announced that controversial right-wing pastor Paula White-Cain will lead the White House Faith Office that he recently created. She also will continue to serve as Trump’s faith adviser. The two of them are dangerous to religious freedom, but there are ways Americans can fight to protect everyone’s rights. Some Christians are angry about her appointment, and they are justified. At face value, the announcement concerns a routine presidential appointment. However,... Read more
Religion Has Become Part of the Conversation Don’t be surprised if religious faith is part of the conversation leading up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans Sunday. The head coaches and starting quarterbacks for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles are outspoken about their beliefs and will undoubtedly express them before and after the big game. Faith, football and the Super Bowl apparently go together. What Are Coaches, Quarterbacks Saying? Lately, the Super Bowl LIX coaches and... Read more
How much do you know about the Old Testament? Take this quiz and find out. You may also want to check out my previous Bible quiz. Today’s quiz – like the earlier one — is divided into three parts with 10 multiple-choice questions in each section. The first section is fairly easy, but the questions become progressively harder as you proceed. Play individually or break into teams if your group is large enough. Earn 20 points for each correct answer in... Read more
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