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How William Wilberforce’s Relentless Battle against Slavery Inspires Us Today William Wilberforce’s decades-long fight to abolish the British slave trade is a powerful reminder that true faithfulness means staying the course, even when success feels out of reach. His persistence shows that following Christ is about long obedience in the same direction, trusting God with the results and refusing to give up on what is right.  JOHN Stonestreet   in 1787, British abolitionist Tho

Christian Black Women from history Who Impacted Change Lisa Samra  F eb 02, 2026 In honor of Black History Month, we remember faithful women who found sustaining strength and steadfast courage from their faith in Jesus to help them endure hardship and opposition in their calling to be advocates for dignity and equality for all people. Phyllis Wheatley (First African American Published Poet; c. 1753-1784) Phyllis Wheatley’s celebrated poetry was rich in theological truths and

Is Being Afraid Sinful? Bethany Verrett Writer   Emotions are natural to man, and it can seem like they are so instinctive that people feel they have no control over them. One of the most powerful emotions is fear; it can cause intense physical and psychological responses through adrenaline, and control someone’s behavior. For people who believe in a naturalistic worldview, without God or with a limited, hands-off god, fear is a useful evolutionary tool to help species surviv