Keeping Easter Joy Alive Throughout the Year in Churches
Believers feel Easter joy because Jesus rose, but the thrill fades after Easter. To sustain the Resurrection’s impact, spend time in worship, share the gospel, help others, and do practical acts that advance God’s kingdom, turning ordinary days into daily celebration. MICHAEL KAZIN.
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Kingdom of God
Politics and the pulpit by Richard N Ostling
The piece reviews major books on religion and politics in the United States, arguing that figures like Bryan shaped religious activism in the Democratic era and that modern conservatives and liberals misread the roles of faith in public life. It examines Carter Kazin Meacham Novak and Phillips opinions, noting Bryan’s evolution and the historical limits of theocracy claims.
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Kevin Phillips
America
Simon & Schuster
Jimmy Carter
Phillips
Southern Baptist Convention
American Gospel
Random House
Jon Meacham
Newsweek Magazine
Washington
Basic Books
Michael and
Jana Novak
William Jennings Bryan
Knopf
Michael Kazin
Georgetown University
Bryan
United States
Carter
Kazin
Scopes
Chicago
Rock Hill celebrates 135th anniversary in Carbondale
Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church marks its 135th year with a May 19 old fashioned worship service at 7 p.m. featuring The Spiritual Travelers as guests, and May 21 sermons at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m by Rev Danny Cross and Rev James Jackson. Community attire from yesteryear prizes will be awarded. contact Elbert Simon at 618-529-3952 for details.
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Carbondale
Rock Hill
Danny C. Cross
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Colp
James H. Jackson
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church of
Murphysboro
Makanda
Walnut Street
Marion
Monroe Streets
Elbert
Yolanda Simon
Ann Marie Shepherd
Sidney A. Logwood
Calendar items from Du Quoin and nearby communities
Community notices list church meetings grief support groups and youth activities in Du Quoin Pinckneyville Carbondale Herrin Marion West Frankfort Anna and other towns. Events include grief groups mothers of preschoolers youth center evenings clothing drives donations and volunteer opportunities with contact numbers and times. Proceeds and special services are noted for Mother's Day plant sales and breakfast fundraisers.
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Carbondale
Reality Youth Center
W. High St
Bowen Gym
Herrin
Christian Life Center
N. Park Ave
Marion
Community of Christ Church
E. DeYoung St
First Apostolic Church
Shepherd's Closet
N. Bentley St
Call
West Frankfort
New Beginnings Assembly of God
6Th St
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First Baptist Church
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