Experiencing The Word
As Springfield’s 15,000 Haitians brace for deportations, local churches train to resist ICE
Over a year since Donald Trump and JD Vance spread falsehoods about the city’s migrants eating pets, Haitians’ temporary protected
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music
By Jeff Martin, The Associated Press Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards,
A town in NC is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
By Graham Lee Brewer, The Associated Press An important cultural site is close to being returned to the Eastern Band
With limits on campus protests, quieter vigils are the growing voice of protest
While religious language or symbols are not necessarily present, the rituals are unmistakably spiritual in tone. By Tanya Raghu NEW
Pope names pro-immigrant pastor bishop of Florida diocese where Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is located
By Luis Andres Henao, The Associated Press Pope Leo XIV on Friday named the Rev. Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, currently
NFL players urge Trump, Congress to address religious persecution in Nigeria
More than 60 current and former players affiliated with a Christian publication urged US leaders to come to the aid
As Springfield’s 15,000 Haitians brace for deportations, local churches train to resist ICE
Over a year since Donald Trump and JD Vance spread falsehoods about the city’s migrants eating pets, Haitians’ temporary protected
Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music
By Jeff Martin, The Associated Press Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards,
A town in NC is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
By Graham Lee Brewer, The Associated Press An important cultural site is close to being returned to the Eastern Band
With limits on campus protests, quieter vigils are the growing voice of protest
While religious language or symbols are not necessarily present, the rituals are unmistakably spiritual in tone. By Tanya Raghu NEW
Pope names pro-immigrant pastor bishop of Florida diocese where Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is located
By Luis Andres Henao, The Associated Press Pope Leo XIV on Friday named the Rev. Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, currently
NFL players urge Trump, Congress to address religious persecution in Nigeria
More than 60 current and former players affiliated with a Christian publication urged US leaders to come to the aid
Bible Verse
MAY 2026
Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power, or to governors as sent by him to bring punishment to those who do wrong, and to praise and encourage those who do right. For it is the will of God that by doing right you may silence (muzzle, gag) the [culpable] ignorance and irresponsible criticisms of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover or pretext for evil, but [use it and live] as bond-servants of God. Show respect for all people [treat them honorably], love the brotherhood [of believers], fear God, honor the king.
1 Peter 2:13-17
Pray
MAY 2026
- For leaders throughout the world, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I Timothy 2: 1-2
- That as believers, we "live an honorable life." I Peter 2:17
- For our government "for there is no authority except that which God has established." Romans 13:1.
- That the hungry will have nourishing food today and that their physical needs be met through the generosity of others and the abundance you have placed in this world. The homeless will be protected as they seek shelter.