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From Teenage Runaway to Master Builder: Father and Daughter Share a Legacy of Faith in Go Further with God

S. Renee Smith and William J. Smith, Sr. invite readers into a devotional memoir about faith, resilience, divine direction, and wisdom through generations. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Go Further with …

El Sayed’s father-in-law holds leadership roles at Islamic organizations named in terrorism financing case

The father-in-law of Abdul el Sayed has donated the most money as an individual contributor to the main super PAC supporting the Democratic Senate nominee for Michigan. He also holds senior positions within Islamic groups that were previously flagged as …

Churchill Downs leaving Preakness out of new series is distasteful

Aug. 7, 2026, 5:13 a.m. ET Shame on Churchill Downs. I find it greedy and, quite frankly, distasteful that just because they did not win the bid for the intellectual rights to the Preakness they have decided to leave this very historic and regionally …

Seattle Seahawks head coach credits 'God’s favor' for Super Bowl season, calls Jesus his 'Lord and Savior'

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Thursday, August 06, 2026 Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald celebrates at the Super Bowl LX parade in Seattle, Washington, on Feb. 11, 2026. | Public Domain/Washington National Guard/Spc. Ryan …

To God Be the Glory: Black Wall Street Summit 2026 Draws a Packed House in Baltimore

Black wealth, political empowerment and entrepreneurial excellence took center stage as more than 300 people gathered at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. (BALTIMORE – August 5, 2026) — To God be the glory, first and foremost. We opened the Black Wall …

Scott Colom holds Voting Rights Town Hall at Farish Street Baptist Church

(L-R) US Senator Angela Alsobrooks, (D) Maryland, US Senate Candidate Scott Colom responds to first question; Exec. Director Charles Taylor, MS State Conference NAACP, Congressman Bennie Thompson (D) MS 2nd District, and Theresa Kennedy (standing at the …

Churchill Downs, NYRA team up to start season horse racing title

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association are partnering for a new horse racing series that’s being billed as a season-long championship for three-year-old thoroughbreds. Starting in 2027, the Thoroughbred Championship Series …

Views Across the Fence: Declaration of Independence: Were we founded as a Christian Nation & what does that mean?

In the last article, we examined the specific wording of the Declaration of Independence, particularly its four references to God. Those words were carefully chosen, but to understand their meaning, we must also understand who the delegates represented, …

Era of realignment

In the first quarter of the 21st century, mainstream Anabaptists in the United States have reshuffled like a pack of Dutch Blitz cards. Call it an era of realignment. By “realignment” we mean mergers, splits, changes of affiliation and births of new …

Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland’s Eastern Shore after TPS ends for Haitians

Late Night Fire Destroys Federalsburg Church of Nazarene; Marshals Investigate Cause, Origin

Image Courtesy of Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal FEDERALSBURG, Md. – The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating after a fire destroyed the Federalsburg Church of Nazarene late Wednesday night. At 11:46 p.m. on Aug. 5, crews …

Father Robert Keffer, priest for 58 years and longtime college chaplain, dies at ag 83

Father Robert F. Keffer, a priest of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington for 58 years, died July 27, 2026, at Dulles Health & Rehab Center in Herndon, Virginia. He was 83 years old. Born Aug.14, 1942 in Philadelphia, he grew up in Hyattsville …

Maryland deacon charged with soliciting a minor

A deacon and former Catholic schoolteacher was arrested on Wednesday, August 5 and charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor after he arrived at a house believing he was going to meet a 15-year-old boy. “Yesterday afternoon, a member of our …

Federalsburg church heavily damaged in overnight fire, cause unknown

FEDERALSBURG, Md. - A local church in Caroline County has been severely damaged following a late-night fire on Wednesday. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, a passerby discovered and reported the fire at Church of Nazarene in …

Divorce Means Grieving. Why Doesn’t The Church Act Like It?

When a marriage ends, couples grieve a profound emotional loss, but churches often step away rather than stepping up, says Dr. Derren Thompson, senior pastor of Greater Than Conquerors Worship Center. Much like helping people process the loss of a loved …

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty in the classroom at SCOTUS

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) –Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 12-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the United States Supreme Court supporting religious liberty for teachers. The case deals with a Maryland school …

Catholic Church deacon in Maryland arrested and charged with sex crimes

By Bryan Lynn Updated on: August 6, 2026 / 1:59 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore A deacon for the Catholic Church in Maryland's Harford County has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual solicitation of a minor, the sheriff's department …

Did 'all men are created equal' always include black Americans?

By Richard D. Land, Christian Post Executive Editor Friday, August 07, 2026 Painting by John Trumbull made in 1818 depicting the Committee of Five (Adams, Livingston, Sherman, Jefferson, and Franklin) presenting their draft of the Declaration of …

How a Lake Charles native became the youngest Catholic bishop in America

Washington, D.C. — He was preparing a homily for evening Mass at Howard University when the call came in. The chaplain, then-Rev. Robert “Robbie” Boxie III, was to become a bishop. Thoughts raced through his mind. The Lake Charles native told the …

Documentary About Life and Work of Kenneth Ring, Ph.D., to Premiere August 26 at Near-Death Experience Conference

Embraced by the Light Author Betty Eadie to Speak Just Ahead of Film Screening DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new film chronicling the life and work of pioneering near-death experience researcher and author Kenneth …

Biblical Investigation Examines Whether a Modern Warning Message Reflects a Historic Pattern Found Throughout Scripture

A Biblical Investigation Raises One of the Most Consequential Questions of Our Time TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly published investigation is inviting public examination of a 270-word document entitled "Woe …

Chad Gott Invites Readers To Walk With God In Transformative 50-Day Devotional

Who God Is, How God Sees Us combines Scripture, prayer, reflection, and daily walking to help readers deepen their faith and embrace their God-given identity. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Chad Gott …

Faith In The Lord Shares A Remarkable Journey From Survival To Redemption

Rico Nguyen's inspiring memoir reveals how faith, perseverance, and God's grace transformed a life marked by hardship into a powerful testimony of hope. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rico Nguyen …

Down Through the Years, He Was There All the Time! Shares a powerful testimony of faith and redemption

Anita Burnett presents an inspiring Christian memoir reflecting on God’s presence through life and encouraging readers to discover hope, grace, and faith. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anita Burnett …

Angels Among Us Blends Heavenly Adventure, Romance, and Redemption in a Captivating New Novel

Debbie S. Blankenship delivers an uplifting story where love, sacrifice, and faith intersect as a warrior angel discovers what it truly means to be human. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Debbie S. …

My Five G’s Of Success Provides A Practical Roadmap For Purpose-Driven Achievement And Lasting Fulfillment

Dr. Terry V. Jones introduces a faith-inspired development guide empowering readers to align purpose, leadership, and intentional living with lasting success. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Terry V. …

The Milk Can: When the Test Came Back Positive Shares a Powerful True Story of Faith, Forgiveness, and Restoration

Mary Johnston presents a deeply personal Christian memoir offering hope through healing, steadfast prayer, and God’s faithfulness during life’s greatest trials. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary Johnston …

From Teenage Runaway to Master Builder: Father and Daughter Share a Legacy of Faith in Go Further with God

S. Renee Smith and William J. Smith, Sr. invite readers into a devotional memoir about faith, resilience, divine direction, and wisdom through generations. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Go Further with …

Addressing the Discipleship Gap: Christ Academy Expands Global Multimedia Ministry

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christ Academy, a Christian discipleship ministry based in Orlando, Florida, continues to expand its mission of strengthening the global Church by producing a wide range of biblically …

Mt. Gilead Acquires 38.5-Acre Redemption Canyon, Seeks Support to Repay $3.282M Loan

The adjoining Sebastopol property expands Christian ministry in Sonoma County; the acquisition is complete, but prayer, giving and volunteers are still needed. SEBASTOPOL, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mt. Gilead Bible …

NEW TOOLS HELP AUSTRALIANS TAKE CONTROL OF END-OF-LIFE WISHES

From mushroom coffins and shrouded cremations to celebrations of life, Australians are changing the way they say goodbye. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Australian funeral is quietly changing. From mushroom coffins and …

Thousands Unite in Complete Bhagavad Gita Recitation, Dedicating Its Merit to Global Peace and Universal Harmony

Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji Leads Global Bhagavad Gita Recitation Dedicated to Peace, Prosperity and Universal Harmony ALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of Bhagavad Gita students from across the …

Sandi Patty Returns with First New Recorded Song in more than a Decade, 'The Voice I Have Now,' on August 21st

Across a career spanning nearly five decades, Sandi Patty will release new music on August 21st with the song "The Voice I Have Now." NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Few voices have shaped Christian …

Exponential and Stadia to Lead Church Multiplication Pre-Conference at Spire 2026

Full-day Church Multiplication Pre-Conference at SpireConference aims to help move American churches from a 7% multiplication rate toward a 16% tipping point. CARMEL, IN, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stadia Church Planting …

Dude Perfect and TPR. Conclude Record-Breaking 2026 Squad Games Tour

Twenty-Two Nights of Connecting Families Through Live Sports, Including Largest Show in Dude Perfect History NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dude Perfect has officially wrapped the 2026 Squad Games Tour. The …

World-Renowned Spiritual Master Inaugurates New Science of Spirituality Meditation Center in Lynnwood, Near Seattle

New 8,000-sq-ft Lynnwood center offers free meditation programs, youth activities, and community service to the greater Seattle area. LYNNWOOD, WA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new center dedicated to meditation, …

Jewish Communal Fund Announces a New President and New Board Members

JCF announces Daniel Blaser as Board President, six new trustees and FY2027 officers following a record $1.3B grantmaking year. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jewish Communal Fund Announces a New President and …

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National Powerhouse Homeschool Football Programs to Clash at AT&T Stadium in the 2026 Homeschool Football Classic

National Championship Programs From Five States to Compete in Four Marquee Matchups with Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander as One of the Featured Coaches ARLINGTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The nation’s premier …