Gulf system should become depression today or tomorrow; tropical storm possible

Meanwhile, as that tropical system moves toward the west, drier air has moved into South Florida’s atmosphere. Still, because it is summer, the rain chance persists throughout the region. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 40% chance of rain Wednesday, 30% on Thursday, 40% on Friday, 20% on Saturday and 30% on Sunday. ... Read More

One-on-One with Kandi Gallaty on Discipling and Investing in Women

“Discipleship is not a program; it’s a way of life.” Ed: How would you define discipleship? Kandi: Discipleship is intentionally equipping believers with the Word of God through accountable relationships empowered by the Holy Spirit in order to replicate faithful followers of Christ. It means you’re coming alongside other women and spending time in the Word of God, memorizing it, journaling, holding one another accountable, and praying together. Sharing your faith, fasting, and... Read More

Someone should pay for Plantation explosion, lawyer says

William Lewis, with the firm Morgan & Morgan, said he represents five clients who were at nearby businesses during the explosion. “This type of event should never, ever happen. This is not some sort of lightning strike out of the blue, some sort of act of nature,” Lewis said. “What happened here in almost all instances is because some company or some individual disregarded their obligations.” ... Read More

VA Hospitals Can Distribute, Display Bibles Under Revised Policy

After a legal fight over a POW/MIA table, Veterans Affairs clarifies religious liberty protections. In the wake of a Supreme Court decision permitting a cross to remain on a public highway, the Department of Veterans Affairs has revised its policies on religious symbols in displays at VA facilities. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie announced last Wednesday that the new policies will reduce inconsistencies among VA facilities. “We want to make sure that all of our Veterans and their families... Read More

When Christians Don’t Get a Second Chance

Most evangelicals want America’s criminal justice system to offer it. But immigrant Christians like Detroit’s Chaldeans don’t get one. Standing in the small chapel at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on a crisp April morning, it would be easy to exoticize the Iraqi worshipers, gathered for Monday Mass and tethered to ancient roots. The lingering aroma of incense clings to the thick carpet and dark upholstery of the Chaldean Catholic church in suburban Detroit. The ornate icons,... Read More