Article By Julie Brown Patton
  • Chicago Cubs' Ben Zobrist 'Heart' of Club But His Soul Belongs to God as Avowed Christian

    Ben Zobrist, Chicago Cubs' second basemen and left fielder, is the son of a pastor and an avowed Christian. He also is someone who just tied an obscure record with Babe Ruth by becoming the second player to have three hits in Game 1 of consecutive World Series baseball appearances. Additionally, he was named 2016 World Series MVP after hitting a go-ahead RBI double in the 10th inning of Wednesday night's Game 7 win over the Cleveland Indians.

    Chicago Cubs' Ben Zobrist 'Heart' of Club But His Soul Belongs to God as Avowed Christian
  • Oprah Winfrey Endorses Hillary Clinton for President On Bishop 'T.D. Jakes' Show

    American media mogul Oprah Winfrey recently appeared on the "T.D. Jakes" self-titled daytime talk show during which she urged viewers to vote for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, stating "you don't have to like her" to vote for her. Winfrey, who has remained fairly quiet about politics during the heated 2016 campaign, asked undecided voters if they "like democracy." As leader of the Potter's House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, Jakes pushed Winfrey to discuss how the country can be unified rath

    Oprah Winfrey Endorses Hillary Clinton for President On Bishop 'T.D. Jakes' Show
  • Clergy Woman Shares ‘Choice’ to Have Late-Term Abortion Was Right but 'End of Dream'

    Pastor Amy Butler, senior minister at Riverside Church in New York, just shared the painful details surrounding the decision she and her spouse made to abort the pregnancy of their second daughter, due to health complications for the baby and her. Butler said she decided to share considerations and the truth about the abortion following the last U.S. presidential debate, during which late-term abortion was discussed. She believes every woman ought to have the "right" to make the decision.

    Clergy Woman Shares ‘Choice’ to Have Late-Term Abortion Was Right but 'End of Dream'
  • Home Free: Religious Hymn 'How Great Thou Art' Goes Viral A Cappella Style

    Singers of the world's first all-vocal country group, Home Free, produced a new album of holiday music and their rendition of the religious, classic hymn "How Great Thou Art" has gone viral on social media, even grabbing the coveted No. 1 trending spot on Facebook. The a cappella group first gained attention when they competed in and won the fourth season of The Sing-Off on NBC in 2013.

    Home Free: Religious Hymn 'How Great Thou Art' Goes Viral A Cappella Style
  • Religion May Be 'Miracle Drug,' Says Health Expert, Faith Editor

    Church attendance may be a free elixir for improving the physical and mental health of millions of Americans, claims a Harvard University epidemiology professor and a faith-focused editor. Hailing religion as a potential "miracle drug," current health research indicates going to church once a week could reduce mortality by 20 percent to 30 percent over a 15-year period.

    Religion May Be 'Miracle Drug,' Says Health Expert, Faith Editor