2020 has been packed with anxiety-producing challenges and hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest, and more; and it’s not over yet. Bible Gateway, the most visited Christian website in the world, ...
Read More »Church attendance has dropped during pandemic, according to ‘2020 State of the Bible’ report
The ongoing pandemic and limits on group size has taken a toll on church attendance, a study by the American Bible Society and the Barna Group found. According to the “2020 State of ...
Read More »‘I felt God that day,’ says prodigal Josh Colwell of the moment his life changed
During his developmental years, Josh Colwell fell into alcoholism, crystal methamphetamine addiction, and gang life, which involved more than a decade as a member of a motorcycle “club.” “We called it a ...
Read More »It took a pandemic to change my perspective
Author and Emmy Award nominated Craig Syracusa writes about how the pandemic has changed the perspective of many people, including him. Syracusa hosts the TV show “Walk in Faith” and was recognized ...
Read More »200 evangelical leaders sign letter calling for peace following elections
As Americans await the outcome of the presidential election, more than 200 evangelical leaders are encouraging communities to rise above political partisanship and societal divisions to live out the gospel by pursuing ...
Read More »Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw gives glory to God for World Series championship
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers has long been one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball, but a World Series championship has always eluded him – until this year. ...
Read More »The Tide ministry finds long-term relationships help reach seekers during Covid-19
The needs brought on by COVID-19 restrictions have opened multiple doors for The Tide, a ministry that delivers the gospel to people in their native languages, to deepen relationships with people seeking ...
Read More »Dolphins’ rookie Tua Tagovailoa credits God and parents in first NFL game
Rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins made his NFL debut against the New York Jets last Sunday. Long after the game was over, reporters caught Tagovailoa sitting at the 15-yard ...
Read More »Dallas quarterback looks to ‘God’s plan’ after season-ending injury
The NFL season ended early for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after a devastating injury. However, he hasn’t lost the positive attitude and faith in God that have contributed to his success. ...
Read More »President Trump reveals he is now a ‘non-denominational’ Christian
President Trump, who has allied himself closely with evangelicals but spoken little of his personal faith, released a new statement of his religious identification. Having been confirmed into the Presbyterian Church as a ...
Read More »Operation Christmas Child hopes to brighten life for world’s children despite ongoing pandemic
Shoeboxes from Operation Christmas Child bring hope to kids who desperately need to feel God’s love. But during this time when the coronavirus pandemic is making it difficult to just go to church, ...
Read More »John Woolman: The conscientious Quaker who paved the way for abolition
This week marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Woolman, a humanitarian who played a central role in the abolition of slavery. I regard him as a John the Baptist ...
Read More »NEEDTOBREATHE album ‘Out of Body’ was worth the wait
Looking for more NEEDTOBREATHE? Well, this well-known Christian rock band recently dropped its seventh studio album, called Out of Body. A collection of 11 songs, Out of Body is a blend of rock and ...
Read More »‘Let Us Worship’ event fills Kansas City with praise and prayer
Christians are still relishing the outdoor worship event held in Kansas City on Oct. 17. Sean Fuecht’s “Let Us Worship” was held at Mill Creek Park at the eastern entrance to The ...
Read More »Rush Limbaugh talks about Jesus and cancer ‘death sentence’
Talk radio icon Rush Limbaugh gave listeners an update on his cancer Monday saying he was under a “death sentence” but also talked about his personal faith in Jesus Christ. Limbaugh explained ...
Read More »Pastor Greg Laurie returns to pulpit after recovering from COVID-19
Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California plans to be back in the pulpit on Sunday, just two weeks after contracting COVID-19. In a video posted on Facebook, the ...
Read More »More evangelicals voting to support Trump than to simply oppose Biden
Four years ago, evangelicals tended to vote for Donald Trump because they were against Hillary Clinton. This year, they are voting more out of support for Trump than opposition to Joe Biden. ...
Read More »Several Christian colleges lowering tuition in response to Covid-19
Ongoing Covid-19 restrictions on businesses and fear of the pandemic is putting a financial squeeze on many families. Several Christian colleges are helping out by rolling back tuition costs as enrollment takes ...
Read More »Healing prayers for Thomas Carpenter
Thomas Carpenter couldn’t move, couldn’t open his eyes, and he was having trouble figuring out why. Despite the paralysis, he wasn’t panicking. In fact, he felt perfect peace. He decided the prayers ...
Read More »Sen. Hawley defends religious freedom in Coney Barrett confirmation hearing
Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley defended religious freedom from Democratic Party attacks in his opening remarks at the confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett nomination to the Supreme Court this week. “It ...
Read More »Sean Fuecht and ‘Let Us Worship’ event coming to Kansas City
Kansas City will host the “Let Us Worship” event with Sean Fuecht Saturday, October 17, from 5-8 p.m., at Mill Creek Park at the entry-way to the Plaza. In his own words, ...
Read More »Democrats fearful about attacking Barrett’s faith during confirmation
Democrats courting Christian voters are now wary of using faith as a weapon against Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, whose confirmation hearings are taking place this week, according to ABC News. ...
Read More »‘Luther in Real Time’ podcast will be released on 500th anniversary of heresy charges
Protestant Christians will be able to walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther, 500 years to the day from his heresy charges on Oct. 10, 1520. Ligonier Ministries will release the first ...
Read More »Political conservatives and moderates more likely than liberals to pray
More than 160 million adult Americans pray each week, according to a new survey by the non-partisan Presidential Prayer team. In the general public, nearly half of all adults claims to pray ...
Read More »Milestone: Complete Bible now available in more than 700 languages
The entire Bible now has been translated into more than 700 languages, with more than 5.7 billion people having both the Old and New Testaments available in their native tongues. “Every time ...
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