CNN’s upcoming special “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door” airs March 27th, highlighting the uneasy plight of living as a Muslim in America. Specifically, the trailer focuses on the recent showdown in my nearby Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where allegations of everything from vandalism to the sounds of gunfire have been reported among those opposing the construction of…

The Washington Post’s “On Faith” highlighted the legacy plan of Prison Fellowship founder Charles Colson. The plan? Developing a group of next-generation leaders called “Centurions” who can defend Christianity in an increasingly anti-Christian culture where the faith is seen as “in crisis.” But the question is, “Will it work?” To start, let me be clear…

Social media offers more ways that ever before to communicate faith. The creative team at OneVerse.org has launched an exciting new platform that allows everyday people the opportunity to help provide Bible translations to some of the 340 million people who have yet to hear the Bible in their native language. How does it work?…

This week, Southwest Airlines publicly apologized for treatment of a Muslim passenger thought to be of concern. While some, especially in the Muslim community, have condemned the airline’s action, I for one say, “Thank you, Southwest Airlines!” Why? Not because of the mistake. Harassing passengers is nothing to be proud of. What I am thankful…

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