Experiencing The Word
An interfaith group’s 1950s MLK comic book remains a prominent nonviolence teaching tool
‘You have done a marvelous job of grasping the underlying truth and philosophy of the movement,’ the Rev. Martin Luther
African Christians walk hundreds of miles for Uganda Martyr’s Day
The Uganda martyrs were canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1964, and their story continues to resonate across Africa. By
Brazilian nuns go viral after beatboxing on Catholic TV
In Brazil, a pair of nuns have gone viral after beatboxing, singing, and dancing on TV. By Tatiana Pollastri SAO PAULO
90 days after judge’s order, Trump administration has failed to restart refugee program
Faith groups say thousands remain locked in limbo as the administration drags its feet. By Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, DC (RNS)
Losing faith: Rural religious colleges are among the most endangered
Wednesday night Mass at St. Ambrose University attracts a congregation of mostly students. On one recent evening, they added a
Churches hope to tap the power of pickleball
Millions of Americans have taken up pickleball, touting its health and social benefits. A growing number of churches want to
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.