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
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.