There’s evidence that the American is beginning to experience a sea-change in its views of same-sex marriage. Today there’s a piece pointing out that the GOP’s unified opposition to such moves is beginning to fracture.
This week’s Saturday Collection has stories of cooperation, feeding children, rebuilding and empowerment all happening because of Episcopal congregations around this church putting their faith in Christ into action.
Five years ago Hurricane Katrina (and about a month later Hurricane Rita) hit the Gulf coast and wrecked destruction on the entire region. Those who have been working to rebuild are taking stock this weekend and reflecting on what happened, how people responded and what still needs to be done.
The well-known and controversial ministry that claims to turn glbt people straight is having some very significant and unexpected financial problems this summer according to
If the listeners are to be moved rather than instructed, so as not to become sluggish in acting upon what they know, and so as to give a real assent to things they admit are true, more forceful kinds of speaking are called for. Here what is necessary is words that implore, that rebuke, that stir, that check, and whatever other styles may avail to move the audience’s minds and spirits.