Eagle scout helps restore historic black cemetery

Eagle scout helps restore historic black cemetery

After months of planning and hard work, Russell Grevera was presented with his Eagle Scout badge for helping restore a long-forgotten cemetery that once belonged to the city's first black Presbyterian church.

Andrew Young to JCSU grads: 'You are in God's hands'

Andrew Young to JCSU grads: 'You are in God's hands'

Civil rights icon Andrew Young challenged graduating seniors at Johnson C. Smith University to find a purpose in life by working to solve the world’s many problems.

Broken glass

Broken glass

Just as artists are creating masterpieces from broken glass, every piece of our lives -- the good and the bad -- makes up the total of who we are.

Who's whispering in your ear?

Who's whispering in your ear?

Commentary: When we begin to care more about what man is telling us, disregarding what we know to be right for us, we allow ourselves to be dragged off course and away from the path to our destiny.

3 Life lessons from a heart attack survivor

3 Life lessons from a heart attack survivor

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When you are taking what could be your final breaths, it's satisfying to know that the people you love most know and understand that.

St. Paul Baptist

St. Paul Baptist

Located in the Belmont community of east Charlotte, this mission-oriented congregation made a conscious decision to remain in a "challenged neighborhood."

It's time we launch a nonviolent America

It's time we launch a nonviolent America

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As we celebrate another Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, I can think of no better tribute to his legacy of peace than for Congress to ban the manufacture and sale of military-style assault weapons.

How to become a joyful person

How to become a joyful person

GUEST COMMENTARY

We all want to be joyful, but if we look around, we find that those of us in church are no more joyful than those outside the faith.

Life Impact Center Ministry to Launch Nov. 11

Life Impact Center Ministry to Launch Nov. 11

Pastor Kendall Anderson's ministry will meet at Sun Valley 14 movie theater in Indian Trail and focus on "helping people awaken to experience Life in God that is present within us all."

Clergy, community leaders respond to museum exhibit about lynching

Fifty-five community leaders gather to view and discuss "horrifying" images and news accounts displayed in "Without Sanctuary"

Black preachers vow to register new voters

Black preachers vow to register new voters

Spurred on by new voter laws, African American preachers attending the National Baptist Convention, USA's annual conference said they will continue longtime efforts to get blacks registered to vote.

Remembering what matters

Remembering what matters

Commentary: A recent life-threatening illness reminded inspirational speaker and writer Tanya Wilson of the importance of family and friends.

Stop! Don't rewrap that gift

Stop! Don't rewrap that gift

COMMENTARY

What are you doing with the gifts you have been given, and are you challenging yourself to walk in your giftedness?

A hidden hurt

A hidden hurt

When we as black men abandon our sons, we create a longing that may be impossible to fill.

A tiny miracle

A tiny miracle

When we peel back the story of the toddler cured of the HIV virus, the presence of the Lord is magnificently clear.

Nations Ford Community Church

Nations Ford Community Church

Located in southwest Charlotte, this church is known for its belief that spiritual growth should be geared toward community and personal application.

The blessing of success

The blessing of success

It's easy to feel good about our own success, but few achieve greatness without the help of someone else.

A 'party' to address world hunger

A 'party' to address world hunger

At St. Paul Baptist Church in east Charlotte, more than 400 volunteers gathered on New Years Even to package rice -- enough to feed 300 children for an entire year.

Faith leaders want Americans to pray for civility

Faith leaders want Americans to pray for civility

A diverse group of religious leaders is asking Americans to engage in 18 days of prayer for political civility, which would end Jan. 21 with President Obama's second inauguration.

The gifts inside of us

The gifts inside of us

What are the gifts that God has placed inside of you? Are you actively working in those gifts, or are you allowing everything and everybody to cause a delay?

Gabby Douglas talks about faith, forgiveness and matzo ball soup

Gabby Douglas talks about faith, forgiveness and matzo ball soup

Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas has a new book out. In an interview with Religion News Services, she talks about her faith and overcoming obstacles to win the gold at the 2012 games.

Get out of the way

Get out of the way

Distractions can be lethal in one’s life. That’s why it is so important to make a conscious decision to stay focused on what is good.

Atheists sue IRS for failure to monitor church politicking

Atheists sue IRS for failure to monitor church politicking

The lawsuit claims that as many as 1,500 pastors endorsed candidates Oct. 7 on “Pulpit Freedom Sunday,” which was a violation of IRS rules for non-profit organizations.

 
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Slave or master?
Slave or master?

Commentary: How we use (or misuse) our financial resources will greatly determine many other aspects of our lives.

May 25, 2013
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