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Observing Biblical ‘time’ thru the High Holy Days

We live in a highly frenzied world where order has been gobbled up by “the tyranny of the urgent”. The possibility of personal peace endlessly eludes us? We ask, “How can I ...

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Coach Tony Dungy helping players and kids find their voice

Legendary NFL coach Tony says one of the reasons he believes God has him working as a sports analyst is “to be the voice” for Christian players who want to speak about ...

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Looking for a way to serve in your second season of life?

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If you’ve come to the point in your life, where you are ready to do something in the “eternal” sense and have developed a sense of longing to please God, there’s a ...

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What you didn’t know about prayer in schools

The right of religious expression, especially the right to pray, for students attending public schools is alive and well. Most people just don’t realize it. Titled “It is Legal to Pray in ...

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Satanists protest 10 Commandments in Arkansas

The Satanic Temple held a “Rally for the First Amendment” at the Arkansas State Capitol Thursday and brought with them a statue known as Baphomet, a goat-headed figure associated with the group. ...

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Chicago Christians pray and work to stop violence

Pastors in Chicago are desperate for God to intervene in the city’s exploding murder rate. As a result, 40 days of outreach called “Jesus Summer” kicked off in Chicago recently. The ministry ...

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Colorado won’t stop, attacks baker over ‘transgender’ cake

Colorado baker Jack Phillips is being targeted for his faith yet again – this time for refusing to bake a cake to celebrate a gender transition. “It is surprising,” Phillips says. “It ...

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Iran sentences entire church to prison

Iran’s Islamic regime has sentenced a Christian couple and their entire church to prison for practicing Christianity. Article 18, an organization that supports Iranian Christians stated that “A Christian couple have reported ...

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LIFE LESSONS FROM A LITTLE ONE – “Knowing Him”

I long for greater nearness with Jesus every day of my life. From the very beginning of my adult conversion I’ve recognized that there is so much He’s delivered and rescued me ...

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The Age Gap in Religion Around the World

By several measures, young adults tend to be less religious than their elders; the opposite is rarely true. In the United States, religious congregations have been graying for decades, and young adults ...

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JUST A MINUTE with the Country Parson

Hello neighbor.  It’s your country parson. The other night around the dining room table, my sister shared a recent event at her house.  She had taken some things downstairs to put into ...

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Church will give Hummer to one passionate youth group teen

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A summer church youth group promotion has caught the attention of a community­–and the area’s teenagers. One lucky student will win a free Hummer at the end of August as part of a ...

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Willow Creek’s entire elder board resigned last night

After new allegations surfaced over the weekend about Willow Creek’s Bill Hybels, the entire leadership of the church is stepping down and has apologized to women who accused the megachurch’s founder of ...

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President reads prayer cards from ordinary Americans

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A prayer movement begun by one congressman and his wife is gaining national momentum and its biggest fan is in the Oval Office. When Tracy Bost, wife of Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), ...

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What are top searches in Bible Gateway App?

What are the top 10 keyword searches on a popular Bible app? How about the top five Bible verses searched and shared by its users are. On its 25th anniversary, the online scripture ...

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Full remarks of the President to religious leaders at the White House

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release                                                                                August 1, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP IN MEETING WITH INNER CITY PASTORS   Cabinet Room 1:55 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  ...

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MercyMe’s Bart Millard reveals complex emotions of watching ‘I Can Only Imagine’

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Seeing his family’s life portrayed the first time on the big screen – warts and all – was “odd” for MercyMe’s Bart Millard but, perhaps surprisingly, not too difficult. The story of ...

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How to grow children of character

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 ...

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From pro-wrestler to neo-nazi to Christ follower

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A one-time professional wrestler turned neo-Nazi leader grappled with God and found Christ’s forgiveness. Keith “Duke” Schneider, a.k.a. ‘Pitbull,’ excelled as a professional wrestler, taking on some of his toughest competitors without ...

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African tribe dances for joy after getting Bible in own language

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The Tembo people are literally dancing for joy after finally receiving the Bible in their native tongue thanks to a 21-year effort  by Wycliffe Bible Translators. It was a dangerous undertaking. This ...

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Murdered police officer never shy about sharing his faith

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A Milwaukee police officer known for his unashamed vow of faith as he ministered to countless others is being remembered. Michael Michalski was shot and killed in the line of duty Wednesday. ...

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After line-drive to the head, Cardinals pitcher’s credits God for incredible comeback

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon made an incredible Major League Baseball debut Monday night, one year after being struck in the head with a potentially career-ending – even life-threatening – line-drive ...

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For $50K you could own a Bible that went to the Moon

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For the collector who has almost everything, there’s a chance this week to claim ownership of a Bible that literally was out of this world. It went to the moon! A Los ...

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Moved from Turkish prison, American pastor may be near release

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Behind the scenes negotiations by President Trump with his Turkish counterpart may have payed off as American Pastor Andrew Brunson has been moved out of prison and put under house arrest in ...

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Soldiers singing ‘Amazing Grace’ will give you goosebumps

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With so much junk available to view online, a refreshing change is offered in a video of soldiers singing a soulful rendition of “Amazing Grace” is attracting millions of views online. The ...

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