Experiencing The Word
‘I just couldn’t stop crying’: How prison affects Black men’s mental health long after they’ve been released
Black men who have been incarcerated have elevated rates of PTSD, depression and psychological distress, research shows. By Helena Addison,
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
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.