I have heard many parents say that transitioning to being the parent of an adult is the hardest parenting transition of all. It’s a stage that often catches parents off guard, leaving ...
Read More »Missouri’s Child Evangelism Fellowship aims to reach 100 million each year
Most people are never more receptive to hearing the gospel than when they are children. Yet, evangelism aimed at children is often overlooked. “One of the most beautiful passages in the Bible ...
Read More »Ministering to Maui children with book, ‘Do You Wonder Why?’
In the wake of the devastating fire that swept through Lahaina, Maui, on August 8, leaving unimaginable destruction and heartache, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has extended its compassionate hand to the resilient ...
Read More »Helping ourselves and children shine God’s light on ‘doubt’
A child’s greatest enemy, doubt can become a best friend. The secret is to help him or her bring those doubts out into the open…to take them to God. Looking at the ...
Read More »Singer Granger Smith trusts sovereignty of God despite tragic death of son
Country music star Granger Smith has grown in his faith through the tragic death of his son, River. “I have grown to trust and believe and surrender to a very big God ...
Read More »How the Medieval church changed the way Western society views marriage
Joseph Henrich argues that the Western world got its uniqueness from family codes imposed by the church in the Early Middle Ages. The key parts of these codes were not restrictions on ...
Read More »Area groups receive part of $92 million Lilly Endowment grant
Dozens of Christian groups seeking to instill faith in the nation’s children have been given grants of as much as $1.25 million to help them meet their mission. Lilly Endowment, through its ...
Read More »Faith and family come first, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker tells Georgia Tech graduates
Harrison Butker, who kicked the game-winning field goal for the Kansas City Chiefs in February’s Super Bowl, encouraged graduates at his alma mater to put God and family first. He gave the ...
Read More »How do Christians view faith, health and their doctor?
New polling reveals that Christians would be more comfortable if their doctor was a believer and that faith contributes to overall physical and mental health. Seven in 10 Christians say they would ...
Read More »Faith sustains Jimmy Carter during hospice care at age 98
Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been under hospice care for three months, continues to be in good spirits while living at home with his wife, Rosalynn. “They’re just meeting with family ...
Read More »Active Christians flourish in life compared to others, study finds
Christians who are heavily engaged with the Bible and their faith “flourish in every domain of human experience,” according to new research from the State of the Bible 2023 report from the ...
Read More »Despite good intentions, most churchgoers fall short in volunteering
When all is said and done, there often is more said than done. Despite good intentions, most churchgoers don’t follow through on volunteer opportunities. Most Protestant churchgoers say their churches encourage them ...
Read More »Big George Foreman movie: Fame, tragedy, triumph, second chances
Most know George Foreman as an Olympic gold medalist, twice World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, TV grill pitchman, and philanthropist. But a near-death experience forever altered his life’s trajectory. Sony’s new biopic conveys ...
Read More »Popular singer Granger Smith leaves career for ministry
Country singer Granger Smith plans to leave the music industry to focus on ministry after his final tour this summer. The 43-year-old singer shared the news in a video he posted on Instagram to ...
Read More »Church small group participation continues to decline
Small groups are a good way for Christians to build relationships, especially in large churches and after worshipping virtually during the pandemic. However, the number of people who participate is declining. Just ...
Read More »Leadership of Springfield megachurch will transition to founders’ children
John and Debbie Lindell have announced plans to step down as pastors of James River Church, the Springfield megachurch they founded more than three decades ago. The leadership transition to their children ...
Read More »Greg Laurie’s parents later came to Christ
The movie “Jesus Revolution” touches on the relationship between Greg Laurie and his mother and stepfather. Although not shown in the movie, their stories ultimately have a happy ending. When he was ...
Read More »Book details globalist agenda to eliminate traditional nuclear families
Scripture makes clear that traditional families led by a mother and father are the foundation of strong society. Many say that foundation is under attack, perhaps as never before. Social and political ...
Read More »Child Evangelism Fellowship reached six million children during Christmas
Child Evangelism Fellowship, based in Warrenton, Mo., reached a record number of children last year through its worldwide Christmas Party Clubs. Leaders from around the world recently held a virtual meeting to ...
Read More »‘Unexpected’ is a comedy about marriage, mistakes, adoption and love
What’s unexpected about the movie “Unexpected” is its light, and respectable approach to faith, grace and love. Amy and Bob want a baby. Well, Amy does, anyway. Bob wants Amy to be ...
Read More »Hobby Lobby CEO walks away from owning company
CEO David Green of Hobby Lobby announced in a Fox News opinion piece that he decided to walk away from the craft store chain and choose God instead. “Patagonia’s founder recently made ...
Read More »Can we keep our children in the Church for life?
For thirty years the answer has been “NO”. For each of those years, nearly all protestant denominations have lost 70-86% of the children raised in the church (Barna research and many others). ...
Read More »Sean Feucht leads praise service in front of Supreme Court
Christian singer Sean Feucht gave credit to God for the recent Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. He recently led worship in front of the court building. “I think that ...
Read More »Magic Johnson thanks God for being with him through highs and lows
Former NBA star Earvin “Magic” Johnson has experienced the highs of winning championships to the lows of being diagnosed as HIV positive. Through it all, he has learned to trust God. “Faith ...
Read More »What Was In Jeremy’s Egg?
The Easter story of Jeremy’s egg has touched millions since the story was told. Jeremy was born with a twisted body and slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still ...
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