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.

Receiving God’s instruction

Receiving God’s instruction

Have you ever heard the saying, “the game of life”? Well in this instance, your life is the game. And life comes with an instructional manual.

The ‘Believe It When I See It’ Brigade

The ‘Believe It When I See It’ Brigade

If you recall, Doubting Thomas felt like Jesus’ resurrection was too good to be true, and he wasn’t about to get his hopes up. Does that sound familiar?

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.

Playing 'take back' with God

Playing 'take back' with God

We all have traces of “fix-it syndrome,” but don’t worry — it’s completely curable.

The power of the tongue

The power of the tongue

As we continue on life’s journey, we notice that words hurt — sometimes more than sticks and stones. 

Who do you think you are?

Who do you think you are?

Though we may call ourselves children of God, we often live our lives without operating in the fullness of that title.

New beginnings

New beginnings

Don't begin 2012 with the same heavy baggage you carried in 2011. In the new year, expect God to do a new thing.

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.

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.

Actors wanted for faith-based musical

Newcomer playwright S. Kristi Douglas is searching for local actors to fill roles in her theatrical production of “Daughter of the King: The Musical,” which will premier next year.

Running in love

Running in love

FISHERS OF MEN

How does your definition of love match up with the biblical definition found in 1 Corinthians? Take this simple test. The results may be eye opening.

What are you begging for?

What are you begging for?

FISHERS OF MEN

When was the last time you begged God for something -- a car, a job, perhaps a mate? With God, we never have to beg for what we need; we simply expect!

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.

SCENE IN THE QCITY

SCENE IN THE QCITY

Scene at the First Baptist Church-West Community Services Association’s Touch of Gold Luncheon

The power of giving

The power of giving

FISHERS OF MEN

Why do we limit our gift giving to just the holiday season? Let's express love through random acts of giving 365 days a year.

God doesn’t need a bodyguard

God doesn’t need a bodyguard

FISHERS OF MEN

Have you ever hindered a child of God from receiving His touch? A times it seems we exchanged our shepherd’s staff for holier-than-thou muscle shirts.

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.

 
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