Religious freedom advocates applauded a federal appeals court decision this week that blocked enforcement of Nevada’s pandemic-related restrictions on churches because they treat various secular events and businesses “significantly better” than worship ...
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Colorado restrictions on religious gatherings
The U.S. Supreme Court continues to side with churches that are challenging overreaching state restrictions. On Tuesday, the court ruled in favor of a Colorado church that sued Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. ...
Read More »Going to church is good for mental health, especially in 2020
People who attend church were the only group of Americans who didn’t see the state of their mental health decline this year, according to a Gallup Poll. The share of Americans who ...
Read More »Clemson Coach Swinney gives teenager biblical advice for life
Dabo Swinney, who coaches one of the top college football programs in the nation at Clemson University, has always been bold about sharing his faith. On a radio show earlier this week, ...
Read More »John MacArthur: church lockdowns could usher the Antichrist
Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, Calif., has been ground zero in the battle over COVID-19 restrictions. Pastor and author John MacArthur said today’s world, with a virus spreading through every country ...
Read More »Encouraging words from 18th century missionary David Brainerd
While reading the missions classic The Life and Diary of David Brainerd (see info below), I was struck by David Brainerd’s perseverance through great hardships. He endured them all to accomplish one transcendent ...
Read More »Lack of biblical knowledge threatens the church and young people
A lack of biblical literacy is one of the greatest threats to the church and young people, an evangelical says. “Beyond all theological differences, financial problems and political questions, our biggest problem ...
Read More »Archaeologists may have found Nazareth childhood home of Jesus
The remains of the first-century home of Jesus, Mary and Joseph may have been found, a British archaeologist says. Ken Dark, a professor of archaeology and history at the University of Reading, ...
Read More »Prayer needed as ISIS kills Christians in Indonesia
ISIS, having been defeated in the Middle East, has slowly been moving into regions thousands of miles away from Syria and Iraq. The news has Christians calling for a world-wide prayer effort. ...
Read More »Edward Peecher: From the Black Panthers to seeking peace on Chicago’s violent streets
For Edward Peecher, promoting peace in Chicago’s violent streets is a long way from his days as a member of the Black Panthers. Now 70 years old, the pastor remembers what took ...
Read More »Corrie ten Boom honored by Jewish community
Why Corrie ten Boom is important to the Jewish and Christian communities. In Jewish culture, we believe that only very few, the most virtuous of all, have the distinction of passing through ...
Read More »Rush Limbaugh thankful, says doctors mum on days left from cancer
Talk show host Rush Limbaugh is grateful for his life despite being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. His Christian faith gives him comfort. The veteran radio talk show host spoke to listeners ...
Read More »Today’s cultural division has its roots in French Revolution, author Os Guinness says
The Christian worldview upon which the United States was founded is quickly disappearing, according to noted author Os Guinness. The current division in the United States ultimately stems from a difference between ...
Read More »World’s first Christian airline for missionaries cleared for takeoff
An aviation ministry plants to create the world’s first Christian airline in 2021 to carry missionaries and their cargo around the world. Judah 1 is based in Shreveport, La. “We give wings ...
Read More »Americans remain thankful despite challenges of 2020
Family tops the list of things Americans are thankful for this holiday season, according to a new survey from Lifeway Research. More than four in five said they are thankful for their ...
Read More »Franklin Graham finds plenty of things for which to be thankful this year
Billy Graham, like many Americans, has still found much for which to show gratitude this year. Graham says he’s thankful to God for the continued opportunity to share the gospel despite the ...
Read More »Supreme Court slaps down Gov. Cuomo religious gatherings edict
Religious freedom was handed a victory late Wednesday when the U.S. Supreme Court blocked New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other officials from limiting religious gatherings. The ruling has implications for other ...
Read More »Astronaut Victor Glover takes bible and faith onboard SpaceX
Astronaut Victor Glover journeyed on a SpaceX rocket this week for a six-month stint in outer space, saying his Christian faith will help him throughout this huge assignment. Glover recently discussed his ...
Read More »John Michael Talbot helps the faithful find common ground
Protestants and Catholics, despite their theological differences, have much in common. Legendary Christian musician John Michael Talbot says they especially need to stand together today as the sanctity of life, religious freedom ...
Read More »Madison Cawthorn, youngest person elected to Congress in 55 years, shares his faith
Madison Cawthorn recently made history when he became the youngest person elected to Congress since 1965. He also is well known for standing to recite the Pledge of Allegiance during his speech ...
Read More »Horrific toll as 50 Christians beheaded in Mozambique
Islamic militants turned a village soccer field in northern Mozambique into an execution ground when they beheaded more than 50 people during three days of savage violence between Friday, November 6, and ...
Read More »US and Poland spearhead global meeting on religious freedom
The Trump administration has organized a virtual conference on world religious freedom which took place on Monday. Ministers of foreign affairs from various countries convened for the event hosted by Poland and ...
Read More »Small Christian colleges enjoying strong fall enrollment despite pandemic
Small Christian colleges are a bright spot as overall fall enrollment declined during the pandemic. Five of 10 Church of Christ-affiliated universities have record enrollments this fall, as do several other primarily undergraduate ...
Read More »Why prayer is essential to the success of missions
Has the church forgotten the importance of prayer to effective missions? It has often been observed that a person’s last words convey great significance. Whether someone is dying or leaving not to ...
Read More »Christians who prophesied Trump victory say election is still not over
A number of prominent Christians shared prophecies that President Donald Trump would be reelected. Prophesies that have now, well, been proven un-prophetic. They’re still saying it’s not over until it’s over. “The ...
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