In recognition of the 25th anniversary of Lauryn Hill’s solo debut, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” theGrio breaks down how her incorporation of Christian, Judeo, and Islamic references elevated ...

The major problem with Prosperity Gospel preaching is its over-emphasis on personal financial gain. Jesus taught, “Seek first [God’s] kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things (food, ...

And why it’s important to say so. When it comes to the enduring question of word versus deed in the Christian’s calling, the issue is always one of balance. How are Christians to think about the ...

The most prep time I ever put into a single sermon was for Sunday, June 5, 1994, which turns out to be 30 years ago. That sermon was weak, perhaps, on preaching the Gospel, but it did have the overt ...

At the Washington National Cathedral on January 21, President Donald Trump participated in the traditional inauguration prayer service, and he included a member of the clergy who represents his own ...

Have you ever been hurt in life, and you need Scriptures on forgiveness in the Bible to heal you of the hurt and restore you? Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands God gives us, yet it’s also one ...

We're used to thinking of adoption as a way for infertile couples or single people to start a family or take in a child in need of a home. What might come as a surprise, however, is the outsized role ...

Cardinals take their seats for the funeral of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.) Listen ROME – During his funeral Mass Saturday, ...

Pope John XXIII said such nice things to her. The National Baptist Convention was no less captivated, as were the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a host of black and white bishops and preachers ...

There are many ways that music lovers describe the unforgettable, all-consuming occasion of listening to a transformative album. One such phrase is a religious experience. To call Lauryn Hill’s debut ...