Praise And Worship: A Key Part Of Healthy Bodies And Souls
Black Christians believe that praise is an important part of their worship, and studies have shown that those who attend church or other houses of worship reduce their risk for mortality by 55%, and that worshiping God causes an increase in BPNF, a neurotransmitter that helps grow healthy brain cells.
Evangelicals For Harris: ‘She’s A Terrific Combination’
A group of white evangelical pastors are urging their followers to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, using the words of the Rev. Billy Graham and Donald Trump to make their case, prompting a response from Franklin Graham who condemned Harris as "anti-Christ in her positions."
3 Women Tell How Faith Inspired Them To Be Entrepreneurs
Three women entrepreneurs, driven by their faith, have started businesses that serve their communities, live out their beliefs, and build a legacy for their families, with one of them launching a new initiative within her business to empower health professionals to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
Dr. Cecelia Williams Bryant: ‘She Lived What She Preached’
Rev. Cecelia Williams Bryant was a spiritual leader and visionary who impacted the world through her ministry, prayer, and advocacy for community healing and mental health awareness.
After A Fatal School Shooting, Faith Leaders Heal A Wounded Community
Rev. Stacey Nickerson of Salem United Methodist Church of Upper Falls, MD, organized a coalition of churches and ministers to lift up Joppatowne High School in prayer and offer support to the community following a school shooting.
Faith, History, Health: Why A NYC Church Commemorates The Middle Passage
St. Paul Community Baptist Church in Brooklyn holds an annual event called The MAAFA to commemorate the suffering of enslaved Africans and to promote healing and discussion on current issues of pain and deprivation.
Grief Hits Hard, Even For The Faithful
The church can be more helpful in the grief process by being realistic about the fact that loss and death are parts of life, and by providing tools and support for those experiencing grief.
Virtual Faith: Why Black Churchgoers Are Staying Home On Sunday
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a decline in in-person worship services, with only 2 in 5 Americans regularly participating in church services and 37% of Black Protestants saying they join services both in person and virtually.
Say Amen: How Black Faith Traditions Showed Up At The DNC
The Democratic National Convention featured several speakers who intertwined faith, Black church traditions and politics, with Senator Raphael Warnock delivering a powerful speech that compared voting to a prayer and praised the leadership of Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
In Prime-Time DNC Sermon, Warnock Invokes King’s ‘Beloved Community’
Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia used his moment on the national stage at the Democratic National Convention to speak of the shared humanity and transcendent nature of our collective future, emphasizing the need to vote like it depends on it.
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Why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Goes It Alone
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson over the past two years has been nearly as visible on the book circuit as she has been at the Supreme Court, recounting her personal struggles and professional successes and emphasizing that she is the embodiment of her “ancestors’ dreams.”
