‘Jesus Revolution’ movie: ’60s turmoil, radical responses

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"Is God Dead?" a 1966 Time magazine cover asked. A 1971 Time cover heralded "The Jesus Revolution." What caused this cultural shift in the radical 1960s that still impacts us today? Kelsey Grammer stars in a new film that tells part of the story: how a hippie, a drugged-out teenager and a straight-laced California pastor linked up to bring hope to millions.

Colorado football coach Sanders’ unabashed faith

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By Steve Rees  Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, now at the helm of the University of Colorado Buffaloes football team in Boulder, is a man of...

There’s A Light That Enters Houses With No Other House In...

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To some extent, the year 2014 anticipated our contemporary culture.  It was in March 2014 that Vladimir Putin formally annexed Crimea, with sights set...

‘I Wanna Dance’ movie: Whitney Houston’s success and struggles

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Singer Whitney Houston was a global superstar with a complicated life. Adored by millions, mocked by some fellow Blacks, this New Jersey church girl struggled with drug and alcohol abuse as she sought to navigate a stratospheric career and tumultuous personal life. 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' presents revealing glimpses into her emotional and professional journeys.

The Power of Curiosity

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By Jerry Wiles -- “Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning,” so said William Arthur Ward, one of America’s most quoted writers.  Albert...

‘Till’ movie: Racial murder helped spark civil rights movement

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White racists brutally murdered young Emmett Till in 1955 Mississippi. His death, and his mother Mamie's reaction to it, helped spark the civil rights movement. MGM's 'Till' tells their compelling story. What gave this grieving mother strength to pursue social change?

Timing, common ground, and fruitfulness in witness

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By Jerry Wiles -- After more than a decade of cultivating a relationship with one of our neighbors, I finally got around to having a...

In Support of Ukraine

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I sit down with James Mead, guitarist of the rock band Kutless, whose new song—the first in several years—is released this month.  We order...

‘Nothing is Impossible’ movie: Hoops, romance, second chances

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Feeling battered by life's challenges? Do circumstantial hurricanes keep hitting you in the face? Could your love life, work, or family relationships use a tune-up? Maybe a rescue or do-over? Chances are you'll relate to the characters in 'Nothing is Impossible,' a fun and inspiring sports and family drama.

Worth and Value in the Kingdom of God

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By Jerry Wiles We hear a lot these days about the need for more fairness and equality. People often get the idea that their worth...