Experiencing The Word
Utah religious leaders respond to slaying of Charlie Kirk with warnings against retaliation and calls to end gun violence
“God-fearing individuals must fight evil with love,” says evangelical leader. “I pray that our government will undertake appropriate measures to
Chicago Churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention
By Sophia Tareen CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Marshall Hatch urged congregants of a prominent Black church on Chicago’s West Side
National Baptists feature first woman preacher at evening service in annual meeting
The Rev. Tracey L. Brown of New Jersey became the first woman ever to preach at a worship service during
From addiction to the finish line: Shelter residents take on half-marathon
By Bob Smietana AURORA, Ill. (RNS) — Marcos Hernandez says he has spent most of his life running. Mostly trying
After Minneapolis shooting, security firms see influx of interest from faith groups
‘In respect to other faith-based groups, we are not waiting to get calls. We are making calls,’ said Michael Masters,
How Religion Declines Around the World
By Conrad Hackett of the Pew Research Center Religious identity is fading in many countries. From 2010 to 2020, the
How worship music became the soundtrack of today’s political right
One of the most popular worship songs, “How Great Is Our God,” has moved from churches to political rallies in
Black clergy strategize, preach, and urge election turnout after Voting Rights Act gutting
‘We need accountability. We need to set goals, track registrations, follow up to ensure that those who register actually vote,’
The Christian DNA of suspected White House Correspondents’ dinner gunman
President Donald Trump described the would-be assassin as anti-Christian. The evidence hints at a complex faith background. By Kathryn Post
Dallas pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts recovering, ‘almost paralyzed’ in accident
‘One disc up or one disc lower, and this would’ve been a different testimony,’ she said on social media. By
Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades, according to new report
By Bob Smietana ATLANTA (RNS) — The past 25 years have been rough for American churches and other houses of
Chick-fil-A worker on why he didn’t keep $10K cash left in restroom: ‘That’s not what Jesus would’ve done’
By Dave Urbanski ‘True leadership, true integrity is doing the right thing when no one’s watching.’ Chick-fil-A employee Jaydon Cintron
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.