By Grant McClung

Followers of Jesus Christ have to live out our faith without compromise and do it in a way that seeks peace and harmony. That’s a tough assignment but three Biblical reminders are helpful:

The United Church of Christ (UCC) is attempting to turn the controversy over the Rev. Jeremiah Wright into a public relations bonus for the denomination. According to the UCC website, it has purchased a full-page advertisement in the April 2 New York Times proclaiming, “[W]e are eager to share the broad and diverse story of the United Church of Christ, which we celebrate.”

A Ministerial Training Seminar in Myebi, Tanzania that occurred on March 24-28, 2008, was led by Charles Karangwa, regional Christian Education coordinator of East Africa for the Church of God. Registered attendance was 241 ministers and church leaders.

Holy week in Iraq is a significant event in the lives of those serving in harm’s way. From Palm Sunday through Resurrection day time is carved out amongst the busy work schedules and military missions to pave the way in honoring our Risen King.

By J. Lee Grady

Like so many people in this country, I’m embarrassed that we haven’t yet elected an African-American president. It’s been 40 years since Martin Luther King Jr. went to the mountaintop and envisioned a glorious future of racial harmony. I want to see that, too. I share King’s dream.

A military mine and weapon disassembly factory exploded on March 15, 2008. The explosions lasted for 14 hours.

I was recently invited to preach at an evangelistic meeting in a Gypsy church. When I arrived the pastor told me God was doing wonderful things. The night before, five people had accepted Christ. I was excited and hoped that God would be with us again.

For three weeks this month, more than 800 college students spent their Spring Break witnessing in word and deed to thousands of their peers in Panama City through Beach Reach, a ministry of LifeWay Christian Resources and the Southern Baptist Convention.

By: Allie Martin —

“The Word of Promise” New Testament Audio Bible was released last October. The set of 20 CDs is a dramatization of the New King James Version of the New Testament, presented by actors such as Jim Caviezel, Michael York, Lou Gossett, Jr., John Schneider, and others.