“Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain ...
Read More »Season four of “The Chosen” to launch on app this Sunday after legal dispute
After a long delay, the producers of “The Chosen” announced that the first episode of season four will be available on the show’s app at 6 p.m. this Sunday. “The wait is ...
Read More »1991 – 2024: Swapping Christ for a Holy Russian Empire
The world was changing in wonderful and confusing ways. The Berlin Wall, that concrete block demarcation between the free West and the Iron Curtain of communism, fell to the ground two years ...
Read More »Author traces many societal problems to abandonment of God’s plan for families
Many of society’s problems can be traced to the breakdown of the nuclear family, a prominent Christian author and speaker says. “Higher abortion rates, higher high-school dropout rates, lower employment rates, higher ...
Read More »“For the Beauty of the Earth” production bears witness to humanity
Light floods into the open room, hardwood floors warmed by the touch of the sun as dancers tread swiftly through the space. Behind the swirling movements, an easel sits with its artist ...
Read More »As Boy Scouts shed name, Christian alternatives surge
After decades of declining membership, the Boy Scouts of America hopes dropping “Boy” from its name will attract more children to the program. However, some evidence suggests this latest move may be pushing more families to ...
Read More »Elvis Presley’s Bible up for auction provides glimpse into his spiritual life
Elvis Presley’s personal Bible is being auctioned off, with a starting bid of $30,000. The Bible, which was on his nightstand the night he died, has Elvis’s name embossed on the cover ...
Read More »Mental health issues require biblical solutions
America’s mental health is in alarming condition, and only biblical solutions can change it, a leading Christian counselor says. “We don’t have a mental health crisis; we have a mental health disaster ...
Read More »Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker continues to stand firm
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker defended his commencement speech at Benedictine College during the Courage Under Fire gala in Nashville over Memorial Day weekend. “If it wasn’t clear that the timeless Catholic values ...
Read More »Still chasing idols: What Paul on Mars Hill teaches us today
Perhaps my favorite place in Athens is Mars Hill, at the foot of the Acropolis (this is Anita and me standing on it). You no doubt know the story in Acts of ...
Read More »Indiana farmer cares for red heifers brought to Israel from Texas
SHILOH, Israel —When a small conference was held this spring in Israel’s biblical heartland on the laws related to the red heifer, both Hamas and Hezbollah posted the ad for the event ...
Read More »Arab Christian Paramedic Shares the Keys to Peace in a Time of War
Yasmeen Mazzawi, a 25-year-old Arab Christian from Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, is a testimony there can be unity in Israel. Israel became a nation 76 years ago on May 14, 1948. ...
Read More »Second Chance month helps prisoners rebuild lives after incarceration
The Christian faith is all about second chances, and no one needs a fresh start more than men and women in prison. “If we believe in the message of grace, if we ...
Read More »Israeli dad says son taught him about strength and peace
A popular Israeli influencer and entrepreneur says driving his son to school after bandaging the boy’s finger cut created an opportunity for encouragement over the ongoing war with Hamas. Hillel Fuld posted ...
Read More »CeCe Winans wows ‘American Idol’ audience with performance of “Goodness of God”
Although CeCe Winans was not a contestant, she stole the show in the finale of “American Idol.” She joined contestant Roman Collins for a powerful rendition of “Goodness of God.” On Instagram, the ...
Read More »Pope Francis criticized for getting the gospel wrong
Pope Francis stirred up a new controversy by saying the human heart is “fundamentally good” during a recent appearance on “60 Minutes.” Responding to interviewer Norah O’Donnell’s question regarding what gives him ...
Read More »Precious Moments creator dies at age 85
Sam Butcher, the Christian artist and entrepreneur who created Precious Moments figurines, died on Monday at age 85. “In his final words he shared that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit were ...
Read More »Christian actors “coming out of woodwork” in Hollywood
There appears to be a shift in Hollywood for actors who previously thought they had to be under the radar. From Chris Pratt to Denzel Washington and Patricia Heato, actors are speaking ...
Read More »Four faces in Revelation show leaders how to steward their anointing
Although churches often talk about stewardship in regard to finances, it can be easy to overlook the importance of stewarding the gift that God gives to all believers. “The most important thing ...
Read More »Church service features all Taylor Swift music
More than 1,200 people recently attended worship services featuring the music of Taylor Swift at a centuries-old church in Germany. The Church of the Holy Spirit, a famous church in Heidelberg that ...
Read More »As other campuses protest, ORU commencement shows unity in viral video
More than eight million people in the past week have viewed Oral Roberts University’s Instagram reel showcasing the 2024 commencement ceremony. The clip highlights ORU’s graduating class and their passionate unity, singing ...
Read More »Michael Youssef dispels misconceptions about heaven
Many Christians have a poor understanding of what heaven will be like, according to evangelist and author Michael Youssef. In fact, views of heaven are often instilled by romanticized visions like Baciccio’s ...
Read More »Americans more fearful than hopeful about artificial intelligence
Most Americans don’t see a moral or spiritual benefit to artificial intelligence, the American Bible Society said on May 9 in the latest release from its 2024 State of the Bible. Most, ...
Read More »Will a 15-minute church service increase attendance?
Is 15 minutes enough for a church service? It’s the question arousing interest within the U.K.’s Protestant community following the decision by a Welsh minister to offer 15-minute services on Monday evenings. ...
Read More »Churches encouraged to participate in Pray For & Stand With Israel Day on May 19
The Family Research Council, along with a coalition of other organizations, is encouraging churches nationwide to Pray For & Stand With Israel. The event is a call for the Christian community to unite ...
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