Stories by Francisca Jones

  • Jewish Arkansans focus soul-traits in book

    When Rabbi Barry Block first learned about the Jewish spiritual practice of Mussar nine years ago, he hadn't studied the ethical discipline in rabbinical schoo…

  • New book details Gospel According to Johnny Cash

    Every Monday for the past eight years, Richard Beck has driven to the maximum-security French Robertson Unit in Abilene, Texas, where he volunteers as a chapla…

  • Survey: churches, nonprofits can link more

    A number of nonprofits in Little Rock band together with houses of worship to meet needs in the community, but both the desire and potential exist for more of …

  • Fine print

    This week concludes the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's annual list of books recommended for religion-theme gift giving.

  • Author: Bible helped shape today's world

    The Bible and a biblical worldview were key in shaping the world as it is today, Indian Christian philosopher and author Vishal Mangalwadi told an audience of …

  • The GOOD books

    An excerpt from Lamentations reads: "Let us examine our ways, and test them, and let us return to the Lord."

  • Unity through giving

    The rustle and thud of dry pinto beans being sorted filled a room at the Arkansas Foodbank last Saturday as volunteers bagged and weighed them in 2-pound allot…

  • Little Rock pastor appointed new bishop

    Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Francis Malone of the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock to be the next bishop of Shreveport.

  • Wandering no more

    Jeremy Hess stood at the front of the sanctuary at Temple Shalom on Sunday, tasked with giving a five-minute talk that summarized the Jewish history of Northwe…

  • Baha'is to mark birthday of messenger

    Members of the Baha'i faith in Arkansas are gearing up to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Bab, one of the religion's divine messengers, and will join …

  • Author talks science in relation to God

    Christians should be intellectually curious and unafraid to ask or answer questions about the harder issues of the Christian faith, an author and London native…

  • Arkansans' book tells of black activist/journalist

    Two Arkansas natives have co-written a book that they say seeks to capture the spirit of the fearlessness and tenacity of a black journalist and activist who d…

  • Abuse-survivors group set for Conway

    A new support group for survivors of abuse will soon be available to people of any faith through the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock.

  • 150 years of worship

    Woody Dougherty recalled the day in 1954 when more than 70 people crowded together to have their picture taken in front of the newly completed Pine Grove Bapti…

  • Hearing and healing

    When Angela Williams of Maumelle was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in February, learning that it had been caught early didn't assuage the fear she felt.

  • God's hand in everything

    Connie Rowland did not understand the hand gestures, head movements, facial expressions and other hallmarks of American Sign Language taking place around her i…

  • Artist sees God's hand in everything

    Connie Rowland did not understand the hand gestures, head movements, facial expressions and other hallmarks of American Sign Language taking place around her i…

  • From the ashes

    A year after a fire destroyed Westminster Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, members of its congregation are preparing for a dedication service Sunday in the …

  • Finding inner peace in our national parks

    The Rev. Bruce Barkhauer of Jeffersonville, Ind., was standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon in 2007 when had what he called his "holy moment."

  • Working as one

    Even before recent flooding along the Arkansas River displaced thousands of residents, faith-based organizations in partnership with state and federal agencies…

  • Jehovah's Witnesses in 'spiritual festival'

    About 3,600 Jehovah's Witnesses from Arkansas and Oklahoma are gathered today in Fort Smith to hear the Gospel and take part in the faith's annual three-day ev…

  • Forward in faith

    After leading St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith for the past 10 years, Sister Maria DeAngeli stepped down as prioress June 8 in a closed ceremony.

  • On abuse, Southern Baptist says, 'we weep'

    Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear apologized Wednesday for the abuse crisis facing the denomination, praying and lamenting with faith members w…

  • Baptist agency offering flood aid

    While Southern Baptists are set to address sexual abuse in the church at this week's convention, Baptists with the denomination's disaster-relief agency in the…

  • Ebbing and flowing

    After leading St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith for the past 10 years, Sister Maria DeAngeli will step down as prioress today in a closed ceremony.

  • On a journey with the Lord

    The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf had an understanding of a god as a supreme but distant being during her childhood in Pine Bluff.

  • On a journey with the Lord

    The Rt. Rev. Phoebe Roaf had an understanding of a god as a supreme but distant being during her childhood in Pine Bluff.

  • Kathy Sanders

    At one point in her life, Kathy Sanders wished she could take April 19 off the calendar.

  • Centered meditation

    Cristine Slikker went about the careful task of lighting candles Wednesday morning in a multipurpose room of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

  • Prison, seminary team up to teach inmates

    A partnership between the Arkansas State Baptist Convention, the Department of Correction and a Baptist seminary in Tennessee will make it possible for prison …

  • Forgiving the unforgivable

    At one point in her life, Kathy Sanders wished she could take April 19 off the calendar.

  • Working in unison

    Little Rock offers a wide array of resources with the potential to help the community, and there is a lot of potential for future partnerships between houses o…

  • Fish on Friday

    Lent, the 40 days that represent the time Jesus spent in the desert before beginning his ministry, is a time during which Christians are in part called to sacr…

  • A joyful noise

    Musician and composer Jason Truby's newest album will be released days before Easter, but its 1970s sound seeks to reach back to celebrate the event of an even…

  • Floyd picked to lead Baptists

    The Rev. Ronnie Floyd, senior pastor of Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas, was elected president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committe…

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