William McDowell Debuts at #1 With ‘Arise’ Worship Album

Kudos to worship artist William McDowell, whose latest project, Arise, just debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart! The live set is a follow-up to As We Worship: Live, which features the radio hit “I Give Myself Away.”

Herman Cain, Republicans and the Black Vote

As Herman Cain’s campaign seemingly winds down, it is worth examining one of his oft-repeated claims: that he could win a third of the African-American vote.

Is Marriage In America Dead?

by Anthony Bradley

If interviews my college students conducted in New York this semester are any indication, marriage in America is dead. I don’t mean “in trouble” or “struggling,” I mean dead.

Can Black Churches Help ‘the Least of These?’

As the American left continues to seek a coherent way to articulate its moral priorities in these days of political stalemates and widening income gaps, it might look to the most unlikely of places — the academy — for guidance and inspiration.

Serita Jakes Is Ready to Soar in Her Own Way

We know her as the wife of Bishop T.D. Jakes, the gifted pastor, orator, best-selling author, successful movie producer, and the founder and spiritual leader of the Potter’s House ministries in Dallas, Texas. Yet, to simply identify first lady Serita Jakes as “the wife of” someone famous would be a big mistake.

How Being Grateful Can Improve Your Mood

As you clean up from yesterday’s celebration and feast once again on yummy leftovers, take a moment to reflect on the importance of this less commercial holiday we just celebrated. Thanksgiving is a once of year reminder of the goodness of God. We pause and intentionally attend to the blessings we have in our lives.

Institute on Religion & Democracy President Mark Tooley Rebukes Occupy Wall Street Movement and Tells Them to Be Thankful For All of God’s Unmerited Blessings

Many Americans, including church officials, grouse with complaint about our nation’s troubles, forgetting countless blessings meriting thanks, especially at this time of year.

Occupy Boston protesters gather outside a building in the Financial district in Boston as law enforcement officials look on at left. (AP Images/Elise Amendola)