The subject of a new biopic, Tammy Faye was a televangelist icon. But she also represented another side of the evangelical coin — one that was…
Women have long complained they have second-class status in the Church, despite doing the lion's share of its work teaching in schools, runnin…
On Sunday mornings in Paris, I enjoy Mass in St. Sulpice, a church with perhaps Europe’s finest pipe organ. While I’m surrounded by towering v…
Interest in Wicca and witchcraft appears to be increasing, but what exactly is Wicca in the first place?
As the Jewish community prepares to celebrate the High Holy Days, a scholar of the Bible explains their history and why they might offer conso…
There are five pillars – or basic tenets – of Islamic faith. Each of these pillars is an important part of being Muslim.
Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Aug. 15, there has been a frenetic evacuation of foreigners and Afghan nati…
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” (Psalms 37:74)
I remember when I was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War the best time of day was walking to the consolidated mailroom to check my m…
Ann Street United Methodist Church335 Ann St., Concord. Pastor: Rev. Randy Wall. In person and Facebook Live worship: 11 a.m. at Ann Street Ch…
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs - heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may …
Before the main topic, I thought a comment about Bible reading would be interesting. The number of adults in the USA who read the Bible daily …
The discussion on abuse is often focused on interpersonal relationships, partner to partner domestic violence or self-imposed, alcohol or drug…
Several years ago the pastor of a mega-church in Charlotte resigned, saying, “I could not take it anymore. The pressures are just too great fo…
Ann Street United Methodist Church335 Ann St., Concord. Pastor: Rev. Randy Wall. In person and Facebook Live worship 11 a.m. at Ann Street Chu…
Lucy Paynter, 74, has spent most of her adult life serving at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, either as a volunteer or staff member.
Ann Street United Methodist Church
In the year 2000 the writer, Bruce Wilkerson, wrote the short book, “The Prayer of Jabez”. This book immediately became a best seller. Until t…
On July 12, the Cabarrus County School Board passed a “Resolution to Ensure Dignity and Nondiscrimination in Schools.” Truly, working to end r…
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If I were going to write an instruction on how a person is going to live their lives in happiness, the overall synopsis I would use is the wor…
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“Have mercy on me O Lord, for I am weak; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.” Psalm 6:2
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The community is invited to Christmas in the Summer, held today and Saturday, July 23-24, at He’s Alive Church, 1310 N. Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis.
I was blessed to grow up with the rich history of Kannapolis, N.C. surrounding me in the people I knew best. My parents built their first and …
Some years ago, I read a story about a Christian who bragged that he believed in the power of prayer. He was not too worried when the rain beg…
