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Christian Black Women from history Who Impacted Change Lisa Samra  F eb 02, 2026 In honor of Black History Month, we remember faithful women who found sustaining strength and steadfast courage from their faith in Jesus to help them endure hardship and opposition in their calling to be advocates for dignity and equality for all people. Phyllis Wheatley (First African American Published Poet; c. 1753-1784) Phyllis Wheatley’s celebrated poetry was rich in theological truths and

Is Being Afraid Sinful? Bethany Verrett Writer   Emotions are natural to man, and it can seem like they are so instinctive that people feel they have no control over them. One of the most powerful emotions is fear; it can cause intense physical and psychological responses through adrenaline, and control someone’s behavior. For people who believe in a naturalistic worldview, without God or with a limited, hands-off god, fear is a useful evolutionary tool to help species surviv

Why Do People Stop Going to Church? Robert Hampshire  is a pastor, teacher, writer   In the year 2020, many governments around the world put out a mandate to churches and other religious groups to close their doors in response to a new virus circulating the globe. Fast forward two or three years, and most people have moved beyond being constantly worried about the negative consequences of getting together to sing, pray, and study. However, the repercussions of those several m