Experiencing The Word
Black history is America’s history
We still see efforts to roll back civil and human rights for Black people in America. Opinion By Jim Wallis
New Christian artists push genre boundaries with rap, Afrobeats and R&B
Often boosted by social media, many of them got their start with independent labels or by uploading self-made songs to
Jelly Roll’s wife says backlash to his Gospel message at Grammy Awards is ‘borderline demonic’
By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Quick Summary Jelly Roll’s wife claims that the backlash against her husband has been “horrific”
For 2026 Super Bowl, ‘He Gets Us’ ad goes more personal, less political
The billion-dollar ads have been criticized by some conservative Christians as being too ‘woke’ or liberal in the past. A
At dueling National Prayer Breakfasts, a religious debate over Trump’s immigration policy
Trump told the crowd at the Washington Hilton, ‘I’ve done more for religion than any other president.’ By Jack Jenkins
Architect aims to rebuild a church and help restore a quake-hit Turkish city’s multicultural past
By Serra Yedikardes ANTAKYA, Turkey (AP) — Architect Buse Ceren Gul is on a mission: restore a 166-year-old Greek Orthodox
Trump administration again omits refugees fleeing religious persecution from US program
The Trump administration set the refugee cap for 2027 at 17,500, the same as this year. That would make it
They are paid to bring rain. When it fails – or leads to floods – violence can follow
By Rodney Muhumuza and Joseph Falzetta NAMISINDWA, Uganda (AP) — The farmers who paid David Nabutsilili money to summon rain were
16th Street Baptist Church marks bombing anniversary with a new visitor center
By Kim Chandler The Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Sixty-three years ago, dynamite planted by Ku Klux Klan members exploded
RNS tracked the religious lawsuits against Trump’s immigration policies. Here’s what we found.
Eighty religious plaintiffs from 11 major faith traditions have joined lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s immigration policies, according to a
‘I am a person of faith’: How Christianity shaped Dolly Parton’s music and spirit
Country music icon Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday, credited her faith for her career, which crossed religions, races and politics
Clergy rally for Haitians in Maryland county amid fears of ICE surge
‘When I go to their house, they have to make sure it’s me before they even go to the door,’
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.