Worship song cowriting strikes a chord with churches, audiences
(RNS) — In January 2023, Chris Brown and a group of fellow songwriters working on a live worship album for Elevation Church, a nondenominational megachurch in Charlotte, N.C., sat down for a writing session.
Zuckerberg letter serves as important reminder of free speech, freedom of religion
NASHVILLE (BP) — A letter sent from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reporting pressure from the White House to censor Facebook content should remind Christians that “nothing is truly neutral in the public square.”
‘The Forge’ makes top 5 in box office debut, garners $6.6 million in ticket sales
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Kendrick brothers' latest movie "The Forge" had a strong opening weekend at box offices nationwide, bringing in $6.6 million, according to reports. The film came in fifth overall in box office ticket sales between Aug. 23-25.
SBC DIGEST: Q&A with Stephen Kendrick; College at Southeastern launches new prison ministry
Lifeway Q&A with Stephen Kendrick; College at Southeastern launches women’s prison program in Florida.
Following Grand Ole Opry invitation, Steven Curtis Chapman reflects on his career and the next chapter
NASHVILLE (BP) – When he was only 19 years old, Steven Curtis Chapman decided to follow George Jones.
Christian movies useful as discipleship and evangelism tool, churchgoers say
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Not only are churchgoers watching Christian movies, but some find them useful as an evangelistic and discipleship tool.
‘This one was sweeter,’ says Brewton-Parker coach about son’s silver medal
MOUNT VERNON, Ga. (BP) — Stephen Roberts has seen his son, Daniel, finish first many times at the track.
FIRST-PERSON: 100 years later, Olympic runner’s faith still inspires
If the Opening Ceremonies from Paris left a bitter taste in your mouth that affected your enjoyment of the Olympics, the remedy may just be reliving the athletic prowess – and courageous Christian determination – of Scottish runner Eric Liddell from the games 100 years prior.
ERLC challenges IOC to evaluate closing ceremony content
NASHVILLE (BP) – The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) is challenging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to evaluate its plans for the upcoming closing ceremony (Sunday, Aug. 11) and remove any content that would disrespect Christianity.
Perseid meteor shower gives Christians the chance to see God’s handiwork, says meteorologist
ATLANTA (BP) — Late nights are part of the job for Chris Holcomb, chief meteorologist for 11Alive News. He typically doesn’t get home until after midnight following the 11 p.m. broadcast and, with his mind still active, needs a way to wind down.
