At age 75, Dolly Parton has never been more popular. However, she wants people to look to God instead of her. “I don’t want to be worshiped, because there’s a scripture in ...
Read More »Religious Christmas postage stamps still point to ‘reason for the season’
Step up to any United States Post Office counter or log onto its official government-sponsored website, and anyone in the market for “Christmas”-themed postage stamps has three options: “A visit from St. ...
Read More »Finding faith in “The Nutcracker,” a Christmas classic
The popularity of the ballet “The Nutcracker” skyrockets during Advent and the Christmas season because of its pageantry, dancing, and timeless classical music. But have you ever wondered what the story is really all ...
Read More »Exposing the latest tactic of the devil to keep us from the Bible
In a recent article, I mentioned that in 1647, the colony of Massachusetts passed the Old Deluder Act, with “the Old Deluder” referring to the devil himself. In the past, this act declared, Satan ...
Read More »For Turkey’s only Christian magazine, turning 10 years old is a miracle
Publisher Gökhan Talas recalled the early days of his Miras magazine when he took a finished issue of Turkey’s only Christian periodical to an advertiser to collect payment. One pastor had not ...
Read More »Evangelicals have varying opinions about Israel, new study finds
Evangelical support for the nation of Israel is not as unified as it once was. The Jewish Connection: Evangelicals and Israel, a study of 1,000 American evangelical Protestants. reveals that 51 percent ...
Read More »Magic Johnson grateful to God as he marks 30 years of being HIV-positive
Former NBA star Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers was diagnosed as HIV-positive 30 years ago. He gave thanks to God as he celebrated that milestone. “God has really blessed me,” ...
Read More »Israeli archaeological discovery confirms story of Hanukkah
A recent archaeology discovery in Israel confirms the story of Hanukkah. “What we discovered here actually connects with the story of Hanukkah and the Hasmonean revolts against the Greeks,” said excavation director, ...
Read More »Coming home: Foster kids return as young adults for the holidays
December may not yet be here, but the signs are clear: leaves are changing colors, kids are practicing their songs, and housedad Ken Parton has already begun decorating for Christmas. Preparations are ...
Read More »“God is working in my life,” says quarterback Cam Newton
Quarterback Cam Newton credited God for his success after returning to his original NFL team, the Carolina Panthers. Last week, he led the team to a victory over the Arizona Cardinals “I ...
Read More »Leading pastors say churches need to teach Bible prophecy
Many Christians are turning to Bible prophecy to make sense of a fast-changing world. Pastors who choose not to preach on Bible prophecy are failing to teach 20 to 40 percent of ...
Read More »How ‘living memorials’ help service members remember fallen comrades
Memorials can be especially meaningful for those processing their experiences and remembering those they lost, and physically represent the emotional weight they carry every day. On Veterans Day, people across America thanked ...
Read More »How X-Men addressed the faith of one of its most popular characters
Included in Disney+’s extensive movie and TV library are classics such as the 1990s animated Marvel series, X-MEN. While modern depictions of the team of mutant superheroes have become increasingly violent, such ...
Read More »Policy protecting religious liberty of federal contractors to be rescinded by Biden administration
The Biden administration plans to end a Trump administration policy that protected the religious liberty of federal contractors and put them on an equal footing with other contractors. At issue is a ...
Read More »YouVersion Bible app celebrates half-billion worldwide installations
Bible reading is on the rise during the pandemic, thanks in part to the success of the YouVersion app. YouVersion recently because the first Bible app to reach 500 million installations worldwide. ...
Read More »Raiders’ Derek Carr shares God’s love with former teammate responsible for deadly crash
Derek Carr, quarterback of the Las Vegas Raiders and a committed Christian, is reaching out to a teammate who caused a fatal car crash. Receiver Henry Ruggs II, who was released by ...
Read More »Homeless makeovers provide hope for new life
Homelessness is growing across the nation and world with increasing demands on ministries that serve them. A homeless makeover has become the newest tactic in giving these individuals a more positive self-image ...
Read More »Jordan Peterson’s daughter recounts recent journey to faith in God
Mikhaila Peterson, a popular podcaster and daughter of phycologist Jordan Peterson, shared that she recently came to faith in God “I’m pretty new to this,” she said in a podcast. “What I’ve ...
Read More »Living out our humanity: an invitation from Jesus
Driving by a deserted storefront, I did a double-take. Underneath the overhang was a mishmash of stuff. Someone’s meager belongings. An empty cart. A lump of humanity huddled under a blanket. In ...
Read More »Catholic priest reports increased demand for exorcism during pandemic
The pandemic has been good for the exorcism business. An Italian Catholic priest who is a trained exorcist said the demand for exorcism has risen as the pandemic and ongoing lockdowns have ...
Read More »“Christmas with The Chosen” already setting sales records
The television series “The Chosen” continues to grow in popularity. More than $1.5 million worth of tickets were sold in the first 12 hours for an in-theater showing of its upcoming Christmas ...
Read More »Sunday, November 7, will be International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
Christians around the world will join in prayer for the persecuted church this Sunday. The International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians initiative is an annual event launched more than two decades ago ...
Read More »Atheist scientists defend religion against vicious attacks from peers
Distrust of atheists is strong in the United States. The General Social Survey consistently demonstrates that as a group, Americans dislike atheists more than any other religious group. According to various studies, nearly half ...
Read More »The surprising admission by Karl Marx that God exists
Karl Marx, the father of scientific socialism, once wrote that he knew he was born to God but was chosen for hell. Dr. David Jeremiah says that was one of many “aha! moments” ...
Read More »World Series hometown hero gives credit to God in postgame interview
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros 7-0 on Tuesday night to win the World Series. Fittingly, Atlanta native Dansby Swanson fielded the game-ending ground ball. “Destiny, I guess,” Swanson said. “The ...
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