Experiencing The Word
Majority of US adults support religious chaplains in public schools, a new AP-NORC poll shows
By Holly Meyer and Amelia Thomson-Deveaux WASHINGTON (AP) — Few U.S. adults support allowing religious schools to become tax-funded public charter
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
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.