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Lessons Of Faith, Hope And Beloved Community At A Maximum Security Prison

Michael W. Waters | Posted 09.01.2012 | Religion
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Michael W. Waters

A maximum security prison is an unlikely destination when seeking a transformative encounter with God. Yet, I recently experienced God as never before amid high fences, barbed wire, legions of guards and multiple checkpoints.

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FLOTUS Addresses Huge Church Gathering

Religion News Service | Adelle M. Banks | Posted 06.28.2012 | Religion
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(RNS) First lady Michelle Obama held up the church as the place to deal with political issues and the catalyst for getting people to the polls in ...

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The Black Church: Working Together Across Denominations

Religion News Service | Adelle M. Banks | Posted 05.25.2011 | Religion
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(RNS) In South Carolina, three black Methodist denominations launched a plan to host Saturday academies nationwide to mentor young black males. In Ch...

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Obama, God And Governance

Mayhill Fowler | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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Mayhill Fowler

Through his unabashed Christian faith, Obama is redefining the American Dream. His vision is one of individual freedom but tempered by obligation. Obama is pious and he is going to put us on a national diet.

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