Dr. Robert Barnes+FollowMedina’s holiday spirit shines brightNothing 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 #CommunitySpirit00Share
Lindsay Wood+FollowAlabama priest scandal shakes local trustA 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 #CatholicChurch00Share
John Nelson+FollowAttalla church’s food boxes bring families togetherUnity 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 #CommunitySupport00Share
Matthew Barnes+FollowBuffalo’s Thankful Breakfast spreads real holiday cheerWaking 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 #Thanksgiving20Share
lmiles+FollowShe 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 #Miracle40Share
Dr. Robert Barnes+FollowPastor’s Wild “Justice” Ends in Life SentenceYou 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 #JusticeServed9983Share
zlove+FollowGod will punish all sins The fresco on the dome of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Florence, “The Last Judgment”, seems to use a realistic approach to present to us God's thunderbolt, and all sins will be punished. And the saved complete their own purification, surrounded by holy light So, once we have a sinful thought all have to calm down, whether we want to bear the punishment of God! #Entertainment#Painting#religion #god #sin4458978Share
zlove+FollowGod sees everything you do Raphael's Sacramental Controversy completely confirms this statement, as God, Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and a host of other divine beings look down at the leaders of the Church on earth who are enthusiastically discussing the theological teachings on the Eucharist. The two worlds are connected through the central altar and communion box, forming a harmonious and unified whole. So Raphael was probably trying to convey the idea of always being in awe of the gods, because they are always watching over us! #Entertainment #Painting #religion #god11226861Share
kimberly31+FollowChicago’s South Side church brings warmth in the coldFreezing temps didn’t stop Pastor Malcolm Griffith and his team from showing up at 111th and State in Roseland, handing out brand new coats, gloves, and shoes right from their RV. Even when frostbite is a real risk, they’re out there making sure neighbors have what they need to get through the night. For some, it’s more than just supplies—it’s a chance to connect, get a prayer, or ask for help. This kind of community care is what makes Chicago strong, no matter how cold it gets. How are you helping neighbors during this extreme cold? #Religion #ChicagoWeather #CommunityCare00Share
