(Faithit) A Georgia state trooper—who also happens to be black—refused to bow his knee during a recent Black Lives Matter protest in Hartwell, Georgia. In response to a crowd harassing him for not kneeling like the rest, the officer, O’Neal Saddler, made it clear that while he means no disrespect, he only kneels for one person: God. … [Read more...] about “I Only Kneel for One Person: God.” Black State Trooper Refuses to Bow a Knee During ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protest
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Christian Author Rejects Idea That People Going to Heaven Will Forget Everything
(The Christian Post) Randy Alcorn has objected to the claim of some that when people go to Heaven, they will forget everything about their previous life on earth. The author of the bestselling 2004 book Heaven penned a column for Desiring God detailing misconceptions about the afterlife. In particular, Alcorn took issue with the claim that people who go to … [Read more...] about Christian Author Rejects Idea That People Going to Heaven Will Forget Everything
Glenn Packiam: If Your Faith Is Real, You Will Fight Injustice
(ChurchLeaders) There is a tendency among evangelicals to misunderstand what following Jesus really entails. We think if we feel in our hearts that our relationship with him is good, it does not matter what we are doing in the rest of our lives. Pastor Glenn Packiam, however, says that true faith is inextricably linked to obeying God—and consequently to fighting for justice on … [Read more...] about Glenn Packiam: If Your Faith Is Real, You Will Fight Injustice
Falwell Apologizes for Tweet That Included Racist Photo
(AP) Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. apologized Monday for a tweet that included a racist photo that appeared on Gov. Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook page decades ago. “After listening to African American LU leaders and alumni over the past week and hearing their concerns, I understand that by tweeting an image to remind all of the governor’s racist … [Read more...] about Falwell Apologizes for Tweet That Included Racist Photo
James Dobson, Tim Scott Talk George Floyd; Senator Urges Christians to Oppose ‘Bad Apples’
(The Christian Post) South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott called on churchgoers and police officers nationwide to take a stand against “bad apples” in their communities while chatting with Dr. James Dobson to discuss the unrest in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd. Scott, a 54-year-old Christian and Republican, joined the 84-year-old Christian psychologist for … [Read more...] about James Dobson, Tim Scott Talk George Floyd; Senator Urges Christians to Oppose ‘Bad Apples’