The ongoing pandemic is hard for all churches but especially so for smaller ones that may lack the resources to weather the financial storm. Many are at risk of closing. Help is ...
Read More »Christians showing up to pray in hospital parking lots
In I Timothy 2:8 we are commanded to lift up holy hands in prayer. Across the nation, that’s exactly what is happening as Christians pray in the parking lot of countless hospitals. ...
Read More »19 suggestions for loving your neighbor
Many Christians are seeking the proper balance between staying safe and helping their neighbors. The National Christian Foundation offers 19 ideas for loving your neighbor during the pandemic. Shop locally: Call local businesses ...
Read More »Jewish congregations adapt to new reality of online services
As most Christians transition to online services, traditional Jewish congregations also are adjusting to the new reality. Although many have livestreamed Shabbat services for years — mostly for the benefit of shut-ins ...
Read More »Communication by churches can ease coronavirus fears
Amid mounting fears of a global coronavirus pandemic, a faith-based communications agency warns ministries, churches and other organizations not to “go silent” in a sudden crisis. “It’s imperative that any organization confronted ...
Read More »What’s the best religious museum in America?
What’s the best religious museum in the nation? That question was posed to USA Today readers who responded by choosing the Ark Encounter. It comes just in time as families’ talk turns ...
Read More »Churches making adjustments in light of coronavirus
Many churches now are looking for ways to protect their congregations from the coronavirus, or Covid-19. While the threat of the sickness infecting any single American remains extremely low, the precautions may ...
Read More »Increase in ‘church hopping’ among trends found in State of the Church survey
The days of joining a church and staying in it for life are long gone. New research by the Barna Group shows that practicing Christians and churched adults believe in the value ...
Read More »Promises Keepers announces speakers for this summer’s stadium event in Dallas
Promise Keepers will hold its first stadium event in two decades this summer in Dallas. The ministry just announced its lineup of speakers for the gathering, which will bring together 80,000 men ...
Read More »Former missionaries Daniel and Esther Guy walk the road of daily obedience
Esther Sevilla Guy and Daniel E. Guy carefully laid out a five-year plan to reach their goal of ministering to the unreached in Japan. They did not expect that a demoralizing medical ...
Read More »Promise Keepers forms advisory board for next summer’s stadium event in Dallas
After a 20-year break from stadium events, Promise Keepers plans to hold a major gathering at AT&T Stadium in Dallas next summer. The ministry recently announced the members of its advisory board. ...
Read More »Jews turn to many traditions to celebrate Hanukkah
The Jewish community, both local and around the world, will celebrate Hanukkah from December 22-30. Here’s some interesting facts about the holiday you may not know. It has multiple spellings. Because the ...
Read More »Joanne Rogers: Husband Fred Rogers was committed to prayer, church, children
At “91 and a half,” Joanne Rogers remains a devoted advocate for the legacy of her late husband, the iconic star of the long-running children’s show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Fred Rogers’ widow ...
Read More »Sarah Palin discusses pending divorce in interview with James Dobson
Sarah Palin, former vice-presidential candidate and governor of Alaska, found out that her husband was seeking a divorce when she received an email from an attorney. Palin discussed her ongoing situation with ...
Read More »Branson is the perfect place to blend two Christmas family traditions
Traditions are fantastic opportunities for families to grow together and bond with common experiences. Enjoying and creating them becomes even more meaningful when two people combine those traditions in a marriage. My ...
Read More »Slugs and bugs and kids and faith
Two new books have been released in the popular Christian children’s series Slugs & Bugs. “The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society” and “The Society of Extraordinary Raccoon Society on Boasting,” are the latest creations ...
Read More »Study that asserted religious kids were ‘less generous’ retracted for bad numbers
A scholarly scientific article made national headlines in 2015 for showing the negative impact a religious upbringing has on a child’s generosity — except it turns out the opposite is true, and it ...
Read More »Kindness is key to a more peace-filled world
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control”—Galatians 5:22-23 Did you know you have the power to turn someone’s day around? And, in the ...
Read More »When does character develop in children?
There are few things in life that a Christian parent hopes for more than to pass on to their children the same principles and character values they live by. Character doesn’t just ...
Read More »Hank Hanegraaff: God ‘supernaturally’ saved me from death
Amid a battle with cancer and a recent brush with death, Hank Hanegraaff, also known as the “Bible Answer Man,” is revealing how God “supernaturally” saved him. In a video post on July ...
Read More »Where’s the beef? The Armour family put Kansas City on the map
Have you ever driven Armour Road in Kansas City? Or visited the West Bottoms? Or sung the Armour hotdog song from the 60s? There’s a connection you may not know. The Armour ...
Read More »LIFE LESSONS FROM A LITTLE ONE – Alone time
Alone time – Years and countless nights were spent helping prepare my son for sleep from the comforts of our sturdy rocking chair. We may have outgrown the ability to snuggle comfortably ...
Read More »President prays and receives prayers at Virginia church
President Donald Trump made an unannounced stop at McLean Bible Church Sunday afternoon to pray for the victims of the recent shooting and for the community of Virginia Beach. The presidential motorcade ...
Read More »‘Keep God in your life’ is the secret says couple married 82 years
Willie Williams’ joy was palpable as she spoke about the first time she met her 103-year-old husband, Daniel W. Williams. At 100 years old, the devout Christian woman can’t remember all the details ...
Read More »National Easter Egg unveiled by First Lady Melania Trump
Did you know the United States actually has a national Easter Egg? It does and the 42nd annual commemorative egg designed for First Lady Melania Trump was unveiled Wednesday in advance of ...
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