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Scandal: What to Do With Our Power
ABC’s hit TV series Scandal raises the question: how will we manage the opportunities and influence that God has given us? Read more
Illusions: Red Carpets, Outward Beauty, and the Grammys
What happens after the cameras flash and the curtains close? Here’s a deeper look at the meaning of the red carpet during the music industry’s most prestigious award show. Read more
Betty and Coretta: An Untold Story of Friendship and Activism
Lifetime’s original movie highlights their activism and explores the untold story of friendship between the two widows of famous civil rights leaders. Read more
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Man with a Purpose, a Dream, and Influence
As America anticipates the second-term inauguration of President Barack Obama, now is a good time to ask: what does the legacy of Dr. King mean for young black boys and our nation at large? Read more
Whitney’s Final ‘Sparkle’
‘Sparkle’ explores themes of stardom, failure, and unfulfilled dreams. But will this remake of the ’70s classic be too close to Whitney Houston’s real-life story? Read more
Let the Girls Play!
For young women, a focus on physical discipline can be great practice for developing their spiritual discipline. A meditation on female athletes, the Olympic spirit, and our bodies as reflections of God’s glory. Read more
Trayvon Martin Is Not Emmett Till
But like Emmett, he was a real teenager — not a symbol. Will his death inspire us to change our priorities and care about the countless other teens whose lives are being wiped out by urban violence? Read more
‘Red Tails’ Is Real American History
George Lucas’ ‘Red Tails’ celebrates the historic contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen, while giving a talented Black cast a chance to shine. Hollywood needs to know there’s an audience for projects like this one. Read more
The Real Housewives of the Old Testament
Forget ‘The Young and the Restless’ or ‘Basketball Wives.’ Some of the original — and most scandalous — examples of “soap opera” and “reality TV” drama happened in the Old Testament narrative of Samuel. Read more
The Antidote for a Dropout Culture
Why the church — and individual believers — must step into the educational breach of failing schools to provide our nation’s children with a solid foundation. Read more



