Posts tagged Memphis
For Christians In Memphis, Tyre Nichols’ Death A Cause For Concern and Action

A picture of Tyre Nichols in his hospital bed greeted a recent assembly of the Coleman Avenue Church of Christ. The same big screen displayed photos of five Memphis police officers charged with murder in the 29-year-old Black man’s death.

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💔 ‘Heavy Hearts That Can Only Be Healed By The Grace Of God’ 🔌

This week’s Weekend Plug-in covers the case of Tyre Nichols, the 29-year-old Black man who died after a beating by Memphis, Tenn., police. Plus, as always, catch up on all the top headlines and best reads in the world of faith.

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How Gospel Music Influenced Elvis — And What The Biopic Missed

(REVIEW) “Elvis,” the biopic that explores the life and career of the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll,” shows him as a larger-than-life figure and an extremely talented performer who was largely inspired by gospel music. This is what the movie gets right, and what it missed out on.

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Anti-Abortion Preacher, Ousted By Democrats, Runs As Independent In Tennessee

Rep. John DeBerry Jr., running for his 14th two-year term in the Tennessee General Assembly, has been voted off the Democratic primary for his conservative positions on issues such as abortion, gay rights and school choice. He says these positions are a result of his faith, not his politics.

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