Have the Obamas found a church home?
Time magazine is reporting that President Obama has selected a church home — Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.
Since before his inauguration, people have been speculating about Obama’s eventual choice of church.
I’m sure a lot of that was due to his one-time association (a years-long association and friendship) with the Rev. Jeremiah Wright of Chicago. Obama had attended Wright’s Chicago church for many years, but distanced himself from the preacher during his campaign amid controversy over Wright’s fiery speeches.
Now it seems that the First Family might have chosen a church — and it’s an unexpected choice.
Read the Time article on the subject: The Obamas Find a Church Home Away from Home.
Read the commentary featured on Christianity Today’s politics blog by going to www.christianitytoday.com/ct/blog/
(AP PHOTO above right: President Barack Obama applauds during a reception with National Finance Committee members on June 29.)
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
June 30 Today’s Prayer
Michael Jackson on faith
Beliefnet.com has some interesting articles about pop star Michael Jackson who died suddenly last Thursday.
Read the entertainer’s own words about his faith, written in a 2000 essay for Beliefnet.com: Michael Jackson essay.
There’s also commentary from Rabbi Shmuley Boteach about his friendship wtih Michael Jackson.
Read about it: Master of an Empty Kingdom.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Adopt a Catholic Congressman
A new prayer campaign targeting Catholic Congressial leaders was recently launched by OneNationUnderGod.org.
The faith-based organization said 50 percent of Catholic politicians serving in Congress have accepted large donations from ”pro-abortion” lobby groups “while reinforcing their support for abortion rights legislation.”
OneNationUnderGod.org is inviting people to join its prayer campaign for conversion of Catholic politicians “who hold great influence over the lives of the innocent.”
People involved in the campaign are asked to adopt a Catholic member of Congress and pledge a daily spiritual devotion for their enlightenment and for the continued inspiration of their bishop.
The campaign was launched June 22, the feast day of St. Thomas More, whom Pople John Paul II procliamed the patron saint of statesmen and politicians.
For more information about the campaign, go online to www.OneNationUnderGod.org.
Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
June 29 Today’s Prayer
June 28 Today’s Prayer
June 27 Today’s Prayer
When we are in times of great distress, Lord, help us to open our eyes to Your offer of salvation. Amen.
June 26 Today’s Prayer
Lord, help us to be faithful to teach our children about You and to help them to walk in Your ways. Amen.
June 25 Today’s Prayer
Lord, may we serve you wholeheartedly every day, never forgetting all the good things You have done for us. Amen.
June 23 Today’s Prayer
Lord, help us to let go of those things in our lives that would keep us from serving You with our whole heart. Amen.
