Author: Erick Neuman
Entertainment superstar Aretha Franklin was an industry icon and international treasure. Beloved by millions, honored by presidents, she also struggled with personal and family turmoil. The Queen of Soul handpicked Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson to play her in this long-awaited MGM biopic. All Aretha was askin’ for was a little respect. Does this movie bring it? Respect opens this weekend (North America) and on various dates on five continents. The cast includes Hudson (Dreamgirls), Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, Black Panther; as Aretha’s father Rev. C.L. Franklin), Marlon Wayans (her husband Ted White), Audra McDonald (Beauty and…
Get get your cbn.com exclusive, Extraordinary Meals on a Budget absolutely free by clicking here! MASTERCHEF “My dear friend Maryann sent me a flyer one morning telling me to apply to be on Fox’s TV competition MasterChef,” Lexy explains. “I loved to cook, and loved the show, but I never ever thought my two minutes of spontaneous boldness would lead to all of this. My time on that show was challenging. I was six weeks pregnant with my third child upon arriving in Los Angeles and morning sickness took full effect as soon as I stepped into that amazing kitchen.…
The stats suggest that well more than half of young people will leave the Church after they leave their childhood Christian home. I’m convinced that the major reason for this is a lack of learned and modeled engagement in the deeper spiritual life on the part of parents and kids. Mom and dad, you and I will go to incredible lengths and allow our kids to endure incredible difficulties to guarantee high test scores for college, to pass driver’s education, but why aren’t we urgently guiding them into deeper spiritual lives? What is a great career compared to eternal life?…
Gaylord, MI Sofia Kunst had already developed a knitting hobby by the age of 12 after learning how to knit blankets from her grandmother. One day she ran into a “snag.” She was running out of yarn. Reflecting on that moment, Sofia says, “I didn’t have enough money to buy more yarn, because the yarn I like to make blankets with is more expensive.” Sofia’s mom, Courtney, suggested she use the remaining yarn and weave a wall tapestry and sell it. They found a design online, and for three days Sofia sat at her loom, weaving her creation. When it…
It started with a trip to the Grand Canyon in summer of 2020, when travel restrictions were beginning to lift and the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to be easing. Singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb already had songs ready for an album, when that trip derailed her plan and began a new adventure. The resulting album, Canyon, is a breath of fresh air, an affirmation of God’s promises brought to life through vulnerable lyrics and music. Ellie’s faith is lively and moves with such passion through her music and life that it did not allow her to sit still for long during 2020. After touring schedules…
Lawmakers in our nation’s capital are rallying to fight antisemitism. One member of Congress told CBN News about his effort to hold members accountable to do more. “It’s a very, very serious problem,” Rep. Chris Smith said. The New Jersey Republican is referring to the overwhelming majority of hate crimes committed against Jews each year, even though statistics show this community only represents 2-percent of the entire population. Since October 7, 2023, the day Hamas launched its brutal attack on Israeli soil, Smith says there’s been an increase in violence against the Jewish community, especially students on college campuses. “I…
Experience the Holy Land like never before. Join Dr. Tony Evans and his daughters, Priscilla Shirer and Chrystal Evans Hurst, as they retrace the steps that changed the world in JOURNEY WITH JESUS—coming to theaters November 15-17. Filmed on location in Israel, JOURNEY WITH JESUS brings the Bible to life as Dr. Evans and his daughters lead a beautiful and captivating walking tour of the historical sites and places of Jesus’ ministry, delivering personal insights, powerful teaching and biblical context for each location. Reserve Tickets Now: From the Sea of Galilea to the Jordan River, Nazareth to Jerusalem, the ministry,…
WHAT IS METABOLIC FLEXIBILITY? While most people have heard the term metabolism, the majority of them likely can’t explain what it means, Dr. Ian says. “Your metabolism is the collective effort of billions of cells in your body that are carrying out chemical processes (work) every second of your life – even when you’re sleeping — that allow you to live and function and be who you are.” Dr. Ian says metabolism basically involves the breakdown of food into small, simple nutrients, and the creating of protein from those nutrients. Metabolic health, he explains, is thought to be having…
Have you ever noticed that when you focus on one specific problem in your life, the normal things you deal with every day tend to fade into the background? For example, not too long ago, multiple warning lights on my car’s dashboard popped on during a road trip I was taking with my wife and kids, including the dreaded “check engine” light. I couldn’t think about anything else other than the fact that my car needed maintenance as soon as possible. It was difficult to focus on the subject matter my family was talking about throughout the rest of the…
Rhonda Bell dreamt of a better financial future. She felt stuck working two jobs with irregular hours. “And I had to do both jobs even to have just enough. I remember one time when I out of work; I just dug around my house for change ended, and I up finding like, in change, $13.76. I was able to buy groceries; I had no food. I just really wanted a career. I wanted the Lord to bless me with something stable.” When friends encouraged Rhonda to go into healthcare, she prayed about it. She believed God was leading her into…