The inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama is nearing and controversy has already begun to erupt about the historic event. Obama has asked the Rev. Rick Warren, senior pastor of Saddleback Church and the best-selling author of the "Purpose Driven Life," to provide the opening prayer of the inaugural ceremony. That this popular and well-respected Christian leader would be tapped for the invocation has upset many on the far left and in the gay community. ...more

January 3, 2009

The women in the front pews at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church wore their best to church Sunday - colorful dresses matched with coordinating hats. They bowed their heads during the opening prayer and clapped their hands during praise and worship. ...more

November 10, 2008

The women in the front pews at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church wore their best to church Sunday – colorful dresses matched with coordinating hats. They bowed their heads during the opening prayer and clapped their hands during praise and worship. ...more

November 9, 2008

The 22nd annual veterans appreciation ceremony at a local funeral home attracted a full house. ...more

November 17, 2007

The Rev. Charles Ringe considers Communion an important part of the Christian experience. ...more

October 13, 2007

The Rev. Charles Ringe considers Communion an important part of the Christian experience. ...more

October 11, 2007