A new film in theaters this week tells the inspiring true story of how families from a rural Black church banded together to make a difference in the lives of dozens of vulnerable children in foster care. Angel Studios’ “Sound of Hope: The story of Possum Trot” is based on the story of Bishop W.C....
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How I went from chanting ‘Death to America’ to ‘God Bless America’
I was born in Iran, and as a young student I joined the masses of protesters in the streets of Tehran in 1979 shouting “Death to America.” But I have grown to love America and what this blessed nation stands for. In 1982 I became a dual citizen and began studying at the University of...
‘Christmas Lawyer’ eyes Supreme Court review in battle with HOA over holiday light show
The battle between a man who orchestrated massive Christmas extravaganzas and his former homeowners association could be appealed to the Supreme Court after a lower court issued its long-awaited ruling. “It was made clear that a jury could find … that there was a hostile atmosphere created, that our family was discriminated against,” Jeremy Morris...
Pope Francis is about to canonize the first millennial saint
On May 23, Pope Francis formally recognized the second miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis, clearing the way for him to become the first millennial saint. The Holy Father convened an Ordinary Public Consistory on July 1 to give formal approval to proceed with the canonization of 15 blesseds, including Blessed Carlo Acutis. As Pope...
California pastor says Bible's 'counter-cultural' praise of humility offers important lessons
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in...




