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Game Changers: Bob Beamon (1of 6)
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Bob Beamon on spirituality (5 of 6)
Bob Beamon discusses the importance of spirituality with Inteen® editor, Tim Lee.
Parables for the NBA Lockout
The National Basketball Association’s latest labor dispute is a good reminder to our young people that the league is a business first. And, as the Bible reminds us, good business sense never goes out of style.
Remembering Jessy Dixon
Gospel music legend Jessy Dixon, who garnered worldwide success in both secular and Christian markets, has died.
Fatherhood the ‘Courageous’ Way
Absent fathers are prime contributors to the failure of the family. The new film ‘Courageous’ challenges men to step up and be the fathers God intended.
‘Thunder Soul’: From Music to Life
This soaring documentary captures the reunion of a ’70s-era all-black Texas high school band and the story of the devoted teacher who taught them about much more than music. But, man, did he ever teach them to play music.
Mari White Presents the Newsboys
Entertainer Mari White hopes her new reality show about the popular Christian rock band The Newsboys is fresh, family-friendly television.
‘Machine Gun Preacher’ Poses Tough Questions
A new faith-based film starring Gerard Butler presents an unsanitized portrayal of conversion, but it also poses challenging questions about “redemptive violence.”
Truth at a Beauty Pageant
Miss Universe winner Leila Lopes of Angola highlights her nation’s troubles, says she’s happy with the way God made her, and declares racism so last century. Is her win redemptive?
Rooting for Celebrity Marriages
Black celebrity marriages are making headlines this week: musical duo Ashford and Simpson's for its endurance and Will and Jada Smith's for its possible breakdown. How important are these relationships to the African American community? Beautiful Songs Emerge from a...
When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong
Nivea’s controversial ad campaign, “Look Like You Give a Damn,” has the black community up in arms. Here’s my take.
Evaluating ‘The Help’
People are flocking to movie theaters to see The Help. But is the story inspiration or exploitation?
Why ‘The Help’ Works
If you’re one of the few people in America who haven’t read the book (and are wondering whether you should see the movie), here’s a helpful primer.
‘There’s a Purpose Behind the Funny’
Comedian Michael Jr. on faith, race, and the difference between getting laughs and giving people the opportunity to laugh.
The Inevitable Amy Winehouse
Perhaps the most tragic thing about the singer’s sad and untimely death is how unsurprising it was.
A ‘Portal’ to Truth
Why the sequel to the popular video game pulsates with biblical insight into the human experience.
Gospel Identity Crisis, Part 4
Why we must get away from using terms like “secular” and “Christian” to label the music recorded by and marketed to Christian people. Some final thoughts on Tonéx and the end of “Christian” music as we know it.
This Week’s Pendulum
The Pendulum is your weekly survey of America’s top trending topics. This week: Is the media an appropriate referee for politics; HTML5 may put Apple and Google app stores out of business; Chris Rock stars in a ROMCOM about pregnancy and fatherhood; 7 online courses worth the money; and much more.