Experiencing The Word

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

Democratic presidential prospects flock to New York to court activists at Al Sharpton’s conference
In all, more than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking during the four-day gathering led by Rev. Al Sharpton, aiming to make

As Passover arrives, most US Jews oppose the war in Iran
The poll suggests a growing rift between American Jews and Israeli Jews who have thus far supported the Iran war.

His arrest went viral. Now Rev. Michael Woolf is preaching what he calls ‘Sanctuary values.’
The photo of his arrest during a protest against ICE has given the Chicago-area pastor a platform to share a

With Spielberg’s help, a 101-year-old Auschwitz survivor has become a mighty warrior against hate
By John Leicester SAINT-MAUR-DES-FOSSÉS, France (AP) — After surviving Auschwitz-Birkenau, Ginette Kolinka developed a stock answer to shut down questioners who’d

Pope Leo XIV’s African visit a journey to the margins — and the heart of Christianity
The pontiff’s visit to Africa highlights the growing importance of the African church within global Catholicism and honors the roots

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.