New Bible study looks at prayers found in scripture
Prayer is a gift—an invitation to talk with God. But prayer can also be a challenge. How do believers experience the joy and fullness of their prayers when they are so often ... Read More »
Rick Warren explains decision to ordain female pastors
Rick Warren, author and founding pastor of Saddleback Church, recently elaborated on his decision to ordain female pastors. “I’m a Bible guy,” he said. “And I actually had to change because of ... Read More »
Atheists criticize NYC mayor for linking violence to removal of prayer from schools
Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams received support from Christians who said he was stating the obvious about prayer and crime. Now, he’s under attack by atheist groups for saying banning prayer ... Read More »
Today in Church History: Arthur Pink writes another letter
Arthur Pink is often described as an eccentric. He didn’t really fit in anywhere. Converted to Christ out of a theosophical background (the New Age movement of his day), he became a ... Read More »
NYC Pastor: The Difference Between Revival, Renewal, and Awakening
The Asbury revival has brought much attention to the fact that God desires humanity to experience His presence, power, and reality. In light of the above, we need to distinguish the difference ... Read More »
Today In Christian History: Evangelist Henry Alline
On Feb. 2, 1784, Colonial Evangelist Henry Alline died after just eight years of preaching a “heart relationship” with Christ. I do not wonder that it is so hard for you to ... Read More »
Televangelist Jesse Duplantis again criticized for dubious theology
Longtime televangelist Jesse Duplantis is back in the news for his questionable theology. He has been accused of preaching heresy this week for his application of Isaiah 9:6 during a recent sermon. “For ... Read More »
The more people read the Bible, the more they give to charity
A recent survey confirmed what Christians already knew – Americans who are engaged with scripture are more generous. Members of this group donated more than $100 billion to charity last year, according ... Read More »
Thomas Cahill provided unique insight into scripture, history
Thomas Cahill, author of such bestsellers as “How the Irish Saved Civilization” and “Desire of the Everlasting Hills,” has died at age 82. While the announcement of his death was overlooked by ... Read More »
Majority of evangelicals believe everyone is born innocent: survey
The overwhelming majority of U.S. evangelicals have accepted a view of human identity that aligns more with American society than the teaching of the Bible. The results are from a new survey ... Read More »
400 Baptist churches among thousands lost in Russian war on Ukraine
Over 400 Ukrainian Baptist congregations have been lost in Russia’s war on Ukraine, says Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary President Yaroslav Pyzh. The number is striking, considering that Ukraine’s protestant population is already ... Read More »
Christian History: Bible backing archaeologist Kenyon
Seventy years ago this month, Frederick George Kenyon passed away. He was a trailblazer in biblical archaeology. “Both the authenticity and the general integrity of the books of the New Testament may ... Read More »
Free app facilitates prayer for persecuted Christians around the world
A new mobile prayer app developed by Christian persecution watchdog Open Doors USA gives users the ability to connect with persecuted Christians suffering for their faith. Available for free in the Apple ... Read More »
Johnny Cash’s son releases devotional book based on his father’s faith
Although Johnny Cash died two decades ago, his spiritual influence lives on. His son, John Carter Cash, is keeping the flame of his dad’s faith alive by compiling a new devotional book ... Read More »
Ukrainian Christians recall 51 days hiding in church as city was destroyed
Huddled in a hallway as bombs reduced their Ukrainian city to rubble, members of the Mariupol Church of Christ urged Alexander Chekalenko — Sasha — to call on the Lord for protection. ... Read More »
What is Shavuot (Pentecost) really all about?
Over the past 44 years, I have had the privilege of speaking in over 450 churches in any number of varied contexts. When given the opportunity, I have asked the audiences a ... Read More »
Tim Keller asks for prayers two years into battle with pancreatic cancer
Pastor Tim Keller, the founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and City to City, remains positive as he battles cancer. “God has seen it fit to give me more time,” he said, but ... Read More »
Faithlife TV is for Christians interested in ‘digging into Scripture’
For most streaming services, entertainment is the primary goal. Think Amazon Prime or even YouTube. Then there’s Faithlife TV Plus. It’s a relatively new streaming service that – yes – wants to ... Read More »
5 Passover movies not to miss this month
Passover is observed each year by the Jewish community to remember and celebrate the exodus of the Israelites from their slavery in Egypt. Also known as Pesach, Passover is a major Jewish ... Read More »
Debunking centuries-old myths about Mary Magdalene
One of the most misunderstood biblical figures has to be Mary Magdalene. Let’s start with what we do know about her. Sometimes referred to as Mary of Magdala or simply the Madeleine, ... Read More »
Chinese government rewriting Bible to fit communist agenda
The Chinese government is rewriting the Bible in accordance with communist values, The Voice of the Martyrs warned. “This is a project that the Chinese Communist Party announced in 2019,” Todd Nettleton ... Read More »
The wrath and love of God
About Jesus it is written, “. . . whoever does not obey the Son [Jesus] shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him” (John 3:36). Wrath of God? ... Read More »
10 questions to reflect on as you begin a new year
Once, when the people of God had become careless in their relationship with Him, the Lord rebuked them through the prophet Haggai. “Consider your ways!” (Haggai 1:5) he declared, urging them to ... Read More »
Kathie Lee Gifford encourages Christians to not be afraid of gifts of the Spirit
Too many Westerners are needlessly afraid of spiritual gifts, talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford said has told the Christian Broadcasting Network. “Once you understand, you meet the people that have these ... Read More »
Tim Tebow challenges Christians to find and live out their “micro-mission” for God
Although all Christians have the same macro-mission to love God and others, he also gives each believer a micro-mission designed just for them, Tim Tebow said at the recent Passion Conference. “Every ... Read More »
