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Teresa Graham

Why Atlanta’s 2819 Church is packed at dawn

Young adults are lining up before sunrise just to get a seat at 2819 Church in Atlanta—some even show up at 5:30 a.m.! The energy outside feels like a block party, but inside, it’s all about raw, unfiltered faith. Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell’s intense, no-sugarcoating sermons are drawing thousands each week, especially young Black adults who say they’re craving real talk and genuine community. With lines out the door and worship that leaves people in tears, it’s clear something big is happening here. What do you think is pulling so many young people back to church? #Religion #Atlanta #2819Church

Matthew Barnes

Gwen Shamblin’s estate leaves church empty-handed

Gwen Shamblin Lara, who built her Remnant Fellowship Church in Brentwood on messages of sacrifice and giving, left behind a fortune worth tens of millions—but not a penny of it went to her church. Instead, her will handed everything to her children, despite years of telling followers that money should serve God’s kingdom. The contrast between her public teachings and private actions is sparking tough conversations about faith, trust, and the line between ministry and personal gain. How do you feel when spiritual leaders’ lifestyles don’t match their sermons? #Religion #GwenShamblin #RemnantFellowship

Dr. Robert Barnes

Medina’s holiday spirit shines bright

Nothing brings a community together like the holidays in Medina! This year, local churches are stepping up in big ways: Medina Presbyterian Church packed and delivered 80 Thanksgiving food boxes and is making sure 250 Head Start kids get Christmas surprises packed with essentials and fun. Meanwhile, Akron’s First Congregational Church is opening its doors for a moving World AIDS Day service, welcoming everyone for music and hope. And if you’re in the mood for music, St. Ambrose Parish has two concerts this week, including a show by Grammy-nominated Blessing Offor. How do you see these traditions shaping our community? #Religion #MedinaOH #CommunitySpirit

Lindsay Wood

Alabama priest scandal shakes local trust

A longtime Alabama priest has left the clergy after a woman revealed he paid her for sex starting when she was just 17. The woman, now 33, says she received hundreds of thousands of dollars to keep quiet, and has shared financial records to back up her claims. While the church insists no parish funds were involved, the story has rocked the local Catholic community, raising tough questions about power, trust, and accountability. With no criminal charges likely due to Alabama’s age of consent laws, many are left wondering: how should communities respond when those in authority break their vows? #Religion #Alabama #CatholicChurch

John Nelson

Attalla church’s food boxes bring families together

Unity Church in Attalla is doing more than just handing out meals—they’re giving families a week’s worth of groceries, complete with a choice of ham or turkey, sides, and even peach cobbler mix. The idea is to help parents spend quality time with their kids, teaching them how to cook and connect over homemade meals. It’s not about the number of boxes given, but the difference it makes in people’s lives. This kind of community support really shows how small gestures can create big change. What do you think—could more communities benefit from this approach? #Religion #Attalla #CommunitySupport

Matthew Barnes

Buffalo’s Thankful Breakfast spreads real holiday cheer

Waking up to a free, hot breakfast and genuine kindness—now that’s a Buffalo Thanksgiving! Life Turning Point Ministries didn’t just serve eggs and pancakes; they served up love and connection for neighbors who needed a little extra warmth this season. Pastor Eric Williams put it best: love isn’t just a word, it’s something you do. It’s easy to get caught up in holiday stress, but moments like this remind us how powerful a simple meal or a friendly hug can be. How are you spreading kindness in Buffalo this Thanksgiving? #Religion #BuffaloNY #Thanksgiving

lmiles

She Woke Up in Her Coffin?!

This wild story from Thailand is unreal—a woman was literally about to be cremated when temple workers heard a faint knocking from her coffin. Turns out, she was alive! Her brother had driven 300 miles to the temple, thinking she’d passed away, but missing paperwork delayed everything. That delay? Total lifesaver. The temple caught the whole thing on video, and now the abbot is covering her medical bills. Sometimes, red tape is a miracle in disguise! #Religion #Unbelievable #Miracle

Dr. Robert Barnes

Pastor’s Wild “Justice” Ends in Life Sentence

You won’t believe this: a South African pastor literally chopped off a suspected thief’s hands with a machete to teach him a lesson about stealing. The pastor, his son, and wife kidnapped the man, beat him, and then left him handless in the woods. The court wasn’t having it—life in prison for the pastor and his son, and jail time for his wife. Vigilante justice? Not in this courtroom! #Religion #TrueCrime #JusticeServed

otaylor

Christmas Kindness Comes Full Circle

You won’t believe this real-life holiday twist: A guy helps a stranger on the side of the road before Christmas, gives her his last $40, and three years later, she shows up as his sick mom’s nurse’s aide! The connection stuns everyone, and after his mom passes (on the aide’s birthday!), the family raises $35K to help her become a nurse. Proof that small acts of kindness can boomerang back in the wildest ways. #Religion #Godwinks #HolidaySpirit

Michael Butler

Holiday Kindness Comes Full Circle

Imagine helping a stranger at Christmas, only to have her show up years later as your mom’s caregiver during her toughest days. That’s exactly what happened to Chris Wright and TunDe Hector. A simple act of kindness—giving a stranded mom gas and some cash—sparked a chain of events that changed both their lives. Not only did TunDe become a nurse, but Chris’s family helped her dreams come true. Proof that what goes around really does come around! #Religion #FeelGoodStory #HolidayMagic

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