First-time playwright brings inspirational message to women

First-time playwright brings inspirational message to women

On Saturday and Sunday – Mothers Day weekends – S. Kristi Douglas will bring an inspirational, faith-based musical, “Daughter of the King" to Pease Auditorium at the CPCC uptown campus.

Christianity vs religion

Christianity vs religion

FISHERS OF MEN

In my early years of walking with God, I saw religion and Christianity as almost synonymous. As I've matured in my faith, I've come to realize an key distinction.

2 preachers; 2 views on Amendment One: Part II

2 preachers; 2 views on Amendment One: Part II

They read the same Bible yet disagree on whether to amend the N.C. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Today we conclude our two-part conversation with two black preachers.

Bishop Terrell Murphy: 'God wants to be your boo'

Bishop Terrell Murphy: 'God wants to be your boo'

QCITY RADIO

In this week’s podcast, Real Talk Radio host Janine Davis talks with Bishop Terrell L. Murphy of New Birth Charlotte about “building a real relationship with God.”

'She made you feel like a queen'

'She made you feel like a queen'

LIVES THAT MATTER

At The Park Church and beyond, the Rev. Darlene Thomas “Dee” McGuire is remembered for the work she did in women's ministry.

Remember the past but embrace today

Remember the past but embrace today

Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, who spoke at Monday's MLK prayer breakfast, invokes the community to put the past in its proper perspective and remember King’s legacy by creating new ones.

Thy KINGdome come?

Thy KINGdome come?

GUEST COMMENTARY

As America observes Martin Luther King Day, speeches will be made on the late leader's dream. Beyond these litanies of reflections, lies a dormant King that has yet to be discovered or seriously discussed.

How MLK shaped today's movements

How MLK shaped today's movements

Can we contrast the messages of current social uprisings with the ideas of Martin Luther King Jr.? Of course we can.

Pastor John P. Kee is taking guns off the street

Pastor John P. Kee is taking guns off the street

The international gospel artist and pastor of New Life Fellowship Center has hosted a gun buyback program each of the last five Christmas seasons. Last weekend his church collected more than 40 handguns and 22 long guns.

Thoughts from a gay man of faith

Thoughts from a gay man of faith

I find it frustrating that many in the black community cannot see similarities between the oppression used to subjugate gays and the oppression used to subjugate other minority groups.

Candace Williams finds a new mission after breast cancer

Candace Williams finds a new mission after breast cancer

STORIES OF HOPE:

A year ago last month, the 37-year-old licensed esthetician and salon owner was diagnosed with breast cancer. It marked the start of a new life, she tells Qcitymetro.com.

Go Red...and then go bowling

Go Red...and then go bowling

At First Baptist Church-West, members took to the bowling lanes to draw attention to the issue of women and heart disease.

It gets better

It gets better

GUEST COMMENTARY

Unemployment. War. Social and political unrest. Our nation has some tough days ahead, but keep the faith; the same God that brought us through challenging times in the past is still in control.

Qcity churches receive life-saving skills and equipment

Qcity churches receive life-saving skills and equipment

At First Baptist Church West, about a dozen members and staffers received training Thursday in how to use an Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, part of a larger effort to save lives.

Franklin Graham: Obama has "shaken his fist" at God

Franklin Graham: Obama has

The conservative North Carolina religious leader said the president's decision to endorse same-sex marriage was grievous to God, who, according to Graham, defined marriage 8,000 years ago.

2 preachers; 2 views on Amendment One

2 preachers; 2 views on Amendment One

They read the same Bible yet disagree on whether to amend the N.C. Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. Read the first installment of our two-part conversation with two black preachers.

New Life Fellowship Center

New Life Fellowship Center

A CHURCH YOU SHOULD KNOW: Founded in 1995 by international recording artist John P. Kee, this west Charlotte church has been active in reshaping the image of a community once associated with crime and poverty.

Black churches break with top Democrats on gay marriage

Black churches break with top Democrats on gay marriage

Black voters appear poised to help put same-sex marriage ban into N.C. constitution.

When churches become tourist traps

When churches become tourist traps

Is church tourism another way of sharing the gospel — or are folks just pimping the pulpit?

Free training for health ministries

Congregational Health Promoters, a free program sponsored by Presbyterian Healthcare, will hold a training session March 17 at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Davidson.

Former church members accuse Charlotte pastor of abuse

Former church members accuse Charlotte pastor of abuse

He is a Charlotte pastor who calls himself an "apostle." But former church members say there is a darker side to this self-proclaimed disciple.

Trinity Project: A faith-based approach to HIV/AIDS education

Trinity Project: A faith-based approach to HIV/AIDS education

For more than a year, the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) has been quietly working in a handful of Charlotte churches to halt the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Graham: Not sure if Obama is Christian or Muslim

Graham: Not sure if Obama is Christian or Muslim

For the second time in a week, President Barack Obama's religious beliefs have been called into question.

The madness of 'King' Eddie

The madness of 'King' Eddie

Just when you thought the spectacle that is Bishop Eddie Long could not get any worse ...

A program that mixes faith and fitness

A program that mixes faith and fitness

At Presbyterian Hospital, officials are working with local churches to improve the overall health of African Americans and Latinos in the Charlotte region.

Do we demand too much from our black preachers?

Do we demand too much from our black preachers?

A Chicago preacher laments the many demands placed upon him as he seeks to serve his congregation.

Recent developments in the Jinwright case

Recent developments in the Jinwright case

Lawyers preparing an appeals document for Anthony and Harriet Jinwright say they need extra words. Feds seize more Jinwright assets. Former Jinwright church faces mounting bankruptcy costs.

Q&A with Bishop Claude Alexander Jr.

Q&A with Bishop Claude Alexander Jr.

In a recent interview, the senior pastor of The Park Ministries talked about various aspects of the African American church, including his goals as president of the Hampton University Ministers Conference.

Faith meets art with Inspire the Fire

Faith meets art with Inspire the Fire

Meet a Charlotte-based nonprofit on a mission to inspire positive change in local youth.

 
Monday, May, 14 2012
One body; many members
One body; many members

FISHERS OF MEN

In this week's Monday devotional, Ciara encourages believers to put aside their differences and work for the common cause of Christ.

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