NEWS STORY
RNS-Franklin-Son: Gospel performer Kirk Franklin apologizes after son releases obscenity-laced audio
(RNS) — Gospel entertainer Kirk Franklin has posted an online apology after one of his sons released a recording of his father using obscenity-laced language. “For many years, we have had a toxic relationship with him as a family,” Franklin said of Kerrion Franklin. By Adelle M. Banks. 550 words. (category: a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Mwaura-Oped: Tim Keller’s new book on resurrection is about race, justice and the rest of us
(RNS)— “Hope in Times of Fear” is not about Keller’s journey with pancreatic cancer, though he said he is thinking seriouly about the last chapter in his life. During the writing process, Keller said, “the only way I could face the future is because I believed in the resurrection.” By Maina Mwaura. 1,230 words (category: k)