Another megachurch where a woman has preached has left the Southern Baptist Convention. Elevation Church in Charlotte, N.C., led by Pastor Steven Furtick and his wife, Holly, voluntarily withdrew from the SBC just two weeks after the denomination voted to…
One new book tells kids the story Juneteenth, while another tells adults why Juneteenth matters
When Dorena Williamson was asked to write a children’s book on the importance of Juneteenth, she knew it was a huge task to pull off, not just because of the topic but because of the timeline. This year, our country…
On the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Lecrae stands out as a crossover
As America prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, one artist stands out as a crossover between the secular and the sacred. Lecrae has risen to the forefront in both genres. And the reason for his success may be…
Remembering Pulse nighclub and the power of affirmation
There are some meetings that, when they’re over, you know your life will never be the same. I remember pulling into a church parking lot on a Friday afternoon in September 2016 knowing in my heart I was a fish…
Tamela Mann praises Jesus as she turns out the hits
Even when history was on the line, Tamela Mann was determined not to cry. In this instance, history began with a phone call from her husband, David. “David, who is also my manager, called and said, ‘You’ve broken the record;…
Otis Moss III found beauty dancing in the darkness
When one of his parishioners ran for U.S. president, Otis Moss III and his church received threats of violence. Those threats of “We’re going to kill you” still haunted him years later when he heard a noise in his home…
David Platt hopes for a biblical gospel instead of an American gospel
David Platt is not just a three-time New York Times bestselling author, he is the former president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board and current pastor of McLean Bible Church in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. He…
Stephen A. Smith shoots straight about his life and faith
Say the name Stephen A. Smith to just about any sports enthusiast, and you will likely see a wide range of emotions or hear a variety of comments. This may explain why Smith wants to set the record straight in…
Paula Faris makes a case for motherhood
Paula Faris wants to make a case for working moms. The former Good Morning America anchor and former co-host of The View was inspired by Lee Strobel’s book The Case for Christ. “I loved how Lee Strobel put Jesus on…