Keith Brown has been caring for his mother with Alzheimer’s since 2014, and has learned to navigate the journey with faith and family, while also highlighting the often-overlooked role of Black male caregivers and the need for respite care.
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Millennials and Gen Z Lead Church Attendance, Defying Stereotypes
Millennials and Gen Z are the most common churchgoers, with attendance among Baby Boomers having plunged, according to a new Barna report, which also found that churches that have adapted to the needs of the younger generation are thriving.
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Preserved by Purpose: Falling in Love with Laughter
Shawanda Riley, PhD, a college professor fell in front of her class in a comedic anecdote she recalls fondly. The anecdote provides a real-life example of learning from everyday examples, and teaching the importance of laughter as the best medicine.
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This College Chaplain Fills the Pews by Teaching, not Preaching
Minister Lawrence Lockett Jr. has grown the attendance of Morgan State University’s chapel services from 25 to over 200 students, by changing the service time to accommodate students’ schedules and engaging them in a variety of activities throughout the week.
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Preserved By Purpose: Surviving the Aftermath of the Storm
After Hurricane Katrina, many survivors were inspired to rebuild their lives, but the aftermath of the storm still stirs up mixed emotions of sadness and hopefulness, reminding us that God has given us power through our faith to ride out the storm as long as our focus remains on Jesus.
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Preserved by Purpose: FaithBit- Measuring your Faith
A FitBit tracker can help us track our daily steps of faith and encourage us to take even more steps, just as it does with physical activity.
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Bully Pulpits: Preachers Use Influence and Gospel to Fight Trump
Ministers of different faiths are using the power of the pulpit to fight back against President Trump and Republican politicians’ assault on civil rights, with democracy hanging in the balance.
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Preserved by Purpose: Back to School and Back to Prayer
This Back-to-School Prayer is a communication with God, asking for peace, wisdom, safety, and protection for students, staff, and faculty as they begin a new school year.
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Enduring Legacy: Black Funeral Homes Reflect on a Century of Service and Resilience
Black funeral homes have a long history of entrepreneurship and have served generations of Black families, providing services tailored to their needs and creating lasting impacts on communities and the wider economy.
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Preserved by Purpose: Back to School Affirmations
“You is smart. You is kind. You is important.” Viola Davis made these words famous when she played domestic Aibileen Clark in the movie The Help. In the […]