Experiencing The Word
Christian broadcasters ask listeners to tune in to the fight for AM radio
By Kathryn Post, Religion News Service (RNS) — Faith Radio president Scott Beigle’s quest for Christian radio started with 1070AM,
Charitable giving in 2024 was up, according to new Giving USA report
By RASHEEDA CHILDRESS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy Charities received $592.5 billion in donations in 2024, a 3.3% increase over 2023,
New Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
A similar law in Louisiana was blocked when a federal appeals court ruled Friday it was unconstitutional. By Jim Vertuno
Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
The ruling marked a major win for civil liberties groups who say the mandate violates the separation of church and
‘Lift Every Voice and Sing,’ the unofficial Black national anthem, celebrates 125 years
‘It is featured in over 40 different Christian hymnals and sung in churches all across America, not just during Black
Nine events to check out for a faith-centered Juneteenth
Across the country, faith groups are gearing up for Juneteenth celebrations that weave spirituality and history. By Fiona Andre (RNS)
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
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump, citing Gospel as he pushes back in feud over Iran war
While it’s not unusual for popes and presidents to be at cross purposes, it’s exceedingly rare for the pope to
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.