Experiencing The Word
Bible sales keep growing, even as many Americans lose their religion
About 18 million Bibles have been sold this year, part of a five-year boom in Bible sales. By Bob Smietana
US congressional panel hears pleas amid growing violence in Nigeria
By Edward Ross, Christian Daily International With the U.S. administration threatening to take military action and cut aid over violence against
African Methodist Episcopal bishop, social justice advocate Reginald Jackson dies at 71
Political leaders from states where Jackson served his five decades of ministry responded to his death along with religious officials.
Despite an Unexpected Setback, Birmingham Teen Determined to Serve the Homeless
The Birmingham Times By Brittany Decker, WVTM He’s no stranger to giving. At just 6 years old, Birmingham’s Ethan Hill
‘Sarah’s Oil’ movie tells story of a Black girl who had faith her Oklahoma land had oil
The movie depicts 11-year-old Sarah Rector’s certainty that God told her oil was underneath her land. By Adelle M. Banks
More Americans are now reading the Bible, but fewer believe it’s 100% accurate: Study
By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter, The Christian Post With Millennials and Generation Z leading the way, particularly among men, Bible reading
Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity
By Nicole Winfield and Andrea Rosa LAMPEDUSA, Sicily (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its
Great American State Fair spends a day focused on faith on National Mall
‘The pillars of this great republic are not made of marble; they are made of scripture,’ said the Rev. Samuel
Supreme Court stops execution of inmate who became a ministry leader on death row
At the heart of Alabama’s latest death penalty controversy is Jeffery Lee, who became a Christian mentor to other incarcerated
Five faith facts about the 2026 NBA Finals
Sport competitions often prompt the most pious fans to see divine favor and religious meaning in the performance of their
Meet the pastors who support the ICE raids
Pastors and other faith leaders have led protests against ICE in places such as Minneapolis. But this group of evangelical
The Hidden Disease Destroying Christian Families From Within
By Faith and Freedom blog Faith Facts American families face a silent threat that’s tearing apart homes and severing relationships
Bible Verse
OCTOBER 2026
I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” And You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You In a time when You may be found; Surely in a flood of great waters They shall not come near him. You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
PSALM 32: 5-8
Pray
OCTOBER 2026
- for missionaries, USAID and all others who devote their lives sharing the Good News gospel, feeding the hungry, and attending to health care needs around the world.
- for children, the homeless, migrants and other vulnerable people who need God's protection, strength, and encouragement.
- for leaders and authorities who need wisdom,. discernment, and integrity as they make decisions that affect our communities and nation.
- for Christians who stand in the gap in our nation. Give them your grace to overcome the hatred, immorality and nihilism that seem to grip our land.