by Bob Smietana (RNS) Two Texas Baptist schools have regained control over a Texas foundation established by a long-time benefactor. The two schools filed suit in September, alleging trustees of the Texas-based Harold E. Riley Foundation were part of a “coup” to divert support away from the schools to a nonprofit controlled by former Southwestern President Paige … [Read more...] about Baylor and Southwestern Baptist Regain Control of Texas Foundation After Failed ‘Coup’
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Bill Maher Blames Capitol Riot on Christianity: It Was a ‘Faith-Based Initiative’
(Faithwire) During the Friday episode of his weekly HBO show, progressive comedian Bill Maher blamed the deadly riot inside the U.S. Capitol on Christianity, conflating the belief in conspiracy theories like QAnon with those who have faith in Scripture. “As long as we’re going to go to the trouble of another impeachment trial,” he told his audience, “we might as well be … [Read more...] about Bill Maher Blames Capitol Riot on Christianity: It Was a ‘Faith-Based Initiative’
Chan Says He Has No Reason to Suspect ‘Communists Kicked Him Out’ of Hong Kong
(ChurchLeaders) Author and evangelist Francis Chan recently shared that he is back in the U.S. after his visa to work in Hong Kong was rejected. Now, Chan says some articles written about the incident which speculate nefarious intent from the Chinese Communist Party could harm his ability to return. “Let’s be careful not to make this bigger than what this actually is,” Chan … [Read more...] about Chan Says He Has No Reason to Suspect ‘Communists Kicked Him Out’ of Hong Kong
This Preacher Says That Instead Of Cleaning Your House, Maybe Just Pray The Mess Away?
(Relevant) Andrew Wommack is a Colorado preacher with a show on Trinity Broadcasting Network and has some interesting ideas about how to keep a tidy house. Well, more specifically, on how to ask God to keep a tidy house. That’s because Wommack recently shared a story on his Charis Daily Live Bible Study about how he and his wife moved into a small house that developed a mildew … [Read more...] about This Preacher Says That Instead Of Cleaning Your House, Maybe Just Pray The Mess Away?
Funeral Directors Survive ‘Surreal’ Year With Creativity and Faith
by Elizabeth E. Evans (RNS) There are no signs in front yards hailing the men and women who sometimes wryly call themselves "last responders." But for funeral directors across the country, like medical professionals, this has been a year like no other. “There is no way to explain it,” said Stephen Kemp, 61, director of Kemp Funeral Home & Cremation Services of … [Read more...] about Funeral Directors Survive ‘Surreal’ Year With Creativity and Faith