As devastating wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, claiming 27 lives and displacing thousands, a Canadian prayer ministry is providing crucial spiritual support from half a continent away. The Crossroads Prayer Centre ...
Read More »Angel Studios Offers Faith-Based Viewing Options During January Blizzard Downtime
January is a good time to rest up from the busy holiday season and catch up on faith-based entertainment. Angel Studios continues to expand its offerings with several feature films and streaming ...
Read More »Artist’s Monumental Sculptures Share Gospel Message Worldwide
Max Greiner Jr., founder of the Coming King Foundation, continues to inspire people through his artwork. “God made me an artist,” he said. “Artists don’t really make themselves.” The foundation’s flagship project, ...
Read More »Orthodox Christmas Decorations Come Out as 300 Million Celebrate January Holiday
Just when most of us have packed away our Christmas decorations, Orthodox Christians are pulling out theirs. According to BBC News, more than 200 million Christians worldwide are celebrating this week’s Orthodox ...
Read More »$95 Million Lilly Endowment Grants Boost Rural Church Vitality
Small-town and rural churches often struggle from a lack of resources, especially during difficult economic times. In response, the Lilly Endowment has awarded significant grants to 20 organizations across the United States ...
Read More »The Profound Gift of Listening: Alveda King’s Christmas Message of Connection
Dr. Alveda King, continuing her family’s legacy of compassionate communication, offers a powerful reflection on the transformative power of truly listening this holiday season. Drawing inspiration from biblical teachings about spiritual listening, ...
Read More »Every day should be Thanksgiving for Christians, Pastor Greg Laurie says
Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest churches in California and Hawaii, shared a special Thanksgiving message for Christians that was carried in the “Washington Times”: I think we focus so much on Christmas that ...
Read More »All-female chainsaw crew from Arkansas turns heads providing hurricane relief
There are heels women wear and there is the heel of a chainsaw. The heel of the cutter provides stability and support during while being used. One Chainsaw crew in Arkansas is ...
Read More »Oldest living American, who has died at age 115, was woman of faith
Elizabeth Francis of Houston, the nation’s oldest person, died earlier this month at age 115 She was born in 1909 and lived through both World Wars and America’s civil rights battle, and ...
Read More »“Chaplain of Troost” is the compelling story of Kansas City’s John Birmingham
I’ve been blessed to know Bishop John Birmingham for over twenty years. His tireless work in Kansas City’s urban core (which we have written about) has been an inspiration to generations of ...
Read More »Parents need to be proactive to keep kids strong in their faith
Now that kids are back in school, Christian parents are concerned with reinforcing their faith in an increasingly secular culture. “How we value, protect and love children reveals the spiritual health of ...
Read More »Billy Graham Library has welcomed this many visitors since 2007
The Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C., reached a major milestone in early September when Gabriel Salstein of Miami became the two-millionth guest. The Salstein family previously visited in 2020, but when ...
Read More »Steven Curtis Chapman reflects of career, faith
When he was only 19 years old, Steven Curtis Chapman decided to follow George Jones. Not follow, but impersonate. And there was no better place to mimic the country legend’s voice and ...
Read More »Baptist churches across state join for week of service to their communities
More than 1,100 Baptist churches throughout North Carolina last week volunteered in their communities as part of Serve NC, a statewide project launched this year by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. ...
Read More »A Prayer for Joe Biden
In the immediate aftermath of President Joe Biden’s major announcement on Sunday, stating that he was dropping out of the presidential race, a flood of responses was quickly posted online. Political pundits ...
Read More »Author traces many societal problems to abandonment of God’s plan for families
Many of society’s problems can be traced to the breakdown of the nuclear family, a prominent Christian author and speaker says. “Higher abortion rates, higher high-school dropout rates, lower employment rates, higher ...
Read More »As Boy Scouts shed name, Christian alternatives surge
After decades of declining membership, the Boy Scouts of America hopes dropping “Boy” from its name will attract more children to the program. However, some evidence suggests this latest move may be pushing more families to ...
Read More »Holocaust memorial event and “Living in a World at War” seminar this weekend
Do you feel you’re in the midst of a battle? Images of protests, war, and hostages may seem far away but they can affect us in very personal ways. Two events will ...
Read More »Actor Gary Sinise bolstered by faith thru son’s cancer, death
Actor Gary Sinise and his family leaned on their faith when his son, Mac, died from a rare form of spinal cancer earlier this year. “It was just inspiring to see how ...
Read More »St. Patrick followed God’s leading on amazing journey
Although March 17 has become something of an unofficial holiday in honor of St. Patrick, not everyone knows the fascinating history of the man himself. St. Patrick is the patron saint of ...
Read More »Worldview of preteens threatens future of the church in America: study
The Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University has a sober warning for the American church. “We are on the precipice of Christian invisibility in this nation” as new research shows that ...
Read More »Things to remember when your friend (or you) is suffering
Every few years I return to the biblical Book of Job, the best guidebook I know for dealing with suffering and loss. It’s an ancient work with timeless applications. I’m not sure ...
Read More »Decline in church attendance tied to lack of healthy marriages, fathers in home
The decline in healthy marriages and the role of fathers is leading directly to fewer people in church, according to a new survey by Communio, a nonprofit organization. The survey found that ...
Read More »“Momo” is An Inspirational Thriller of Healing Bonds Amidst Terror
“Momo,” plunges readers into a gripping tale that intertwines legends, terror, and redemption. This captivating story not only unveils the terrifying legend of MOMO, the “Missouri Monster,” but also explores the intricacies ...
Read More »Promise Keepers finds cancel culture in the church
Promise Keepers is finding that cancel culture exists even in the church. The organization, which holds men’s rallies in stadiums nationwide, has seen several scheduled events at churches and other venues canceled ...
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