“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 Reflection: Be honest—which gets more attention: your body or your soul? We know our coffee order by heart but stumble through prayer. We track every workout […]
Americans dislike data centers due to noise; Houston budget deficit rises; hurricane season forecast is slightly milder.
“We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 Many of us learned early that love is earned: be good and you’re praised, mess up and you brace for distance. No one had to teach us this—we absorbed it, and somewhere along the way, we quietly decided God must work the same way. But […]
“Good Morning” by Mandisa featuring TobyMac is a standout crossover hit in contemporary Christian music, achieving success in radio, sales, and streaming since its release in 2011. The anthem from “What If We Were Real” received RIAA Gold certification and surpassed 100,000 copies sold early on. The track’s cultural impact extends to TV appearances and […]
April is Stress Awareness Month and one expert is offering tips to lessen stress in the morning which will improve mental health. Beena Persaud is a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic and says preparation is key. She says that means getting out clothes, making meals and getting other things done the night before. “If you […]
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 In Matthew 6:34, Jesus gently reminds us to set aside our worries about the future and live fully in the present. This message is a heartening call to trust in God’s loving plan. […]
Over the Easter holiday, Darrel Walls made an appearance at Chicago’s annual Biggest Give and Receive concert in partnership with John F. Hannah Ministries. Walls, who recently won a Grammy® Award for his collaborative album Heart of Mine with PJ Morton, gave a show-stopping performance of his current radio single “Able” which is No. 16 on Billboard and No. 17 on the Mediabase Gospel Airplay charts. “Last […]
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Reflection: I used to treat joy like something I’d finally reach once life calmed down. […]
Mariah Carey surprised attendees at the Easter Sunday Resurrection Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, led by Rev. Sen. Raphael Warnock. The Grammy-winning singer received acknowledgment from the pulpit and responded with a kiss and applause. Other notable figures in attendance included former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and attorney general candidate Tanya Miller. […]
Houston Gamblers 22, Birmingham Stallions 20 The opening frame was chaos for both teams. The Gamblers had two possessions, opening with a fumble on their first drive and then punting on their second. The Stallions’ lone first-quarter drive ended with them turning the ball over on downs. Then, Birmingham opened the second quarter with an interception. It […]
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.” Romans 1:16 Reflection We’ve all faced moments when sharing our faith feels daunting—whether it’s a conversation with a coworker, a friend asking tough questions, or […]
NASA launches Artemis 2 moon mission, Texas audits power grid ties, and Texas cracks down on food stamp fraud.