Experiencing The Word
US military chaplaincy marks 250 years of providing spiritual support to service members
Chaplains serve in hospitals, hospices and manufacturing plants, and while chaplaincy researchers see commonalities among them, there are also key
AT 102, D-Day veteran looks forward to a long-delayed bar mitzvah
By Cody Jackson and Curt Anderson DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Harold Terens fought in World War II. He’s lived almost
Survived abuse and left her faith. Now, she gives religious trauma survivors a voice on YouTube
The YouTube channel seeks to help survivors of religious trauma share their stories and find community. By Fiona Murphy (RNS)
LA pastor on hunger strike to protest ICE’s detainment of Iranian Christians
Pastor Ara Torosian’s congregants fled Iran to escape persecution due to their Christian faith. Now, they are being held in immigration
Churches, seminaries among US cultural sites awarded funds to preserve Black history
The grants aim to support historical spaces of ‘Black American joy, resilience, innovation, and activism’ in their preservation efforts, according
From Apathy to Action: D.C. Leaders are adamant to Bring Youth Back to the Church
Local advocates, clergy demand a shift in generational values, leadership, societal stigmas in a New Era of Faith By Jada
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
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
Bible Verse
AUGUST 2026
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.
1 John 3: 1-3, 16-18
Pray
AUGUST 2026
- That God's Word will remain true and undefiled by man and his devilish schemes.
- For strength, protection and encouragement for senior citizens as they navigate through health challenges, generational differences and financial woes.
- For our children, that God's presence, wisdom, and blessings will infiltrate their lives, helping them grow spiritually, emotionally and physically.
- For the world's hungry, homeless, displaced and widowed.