While other states fight in court for religious freedom during the pandemic, Arkansas is taking the lead in protecting churches. A bill that limits the governor’s power to close churches and that ...
Read More »In the shadow of Chernobyl, rebuilding homes and hope
“Hey Jeff climb in,” Andrey said. “We are driving about two hours today to a village near Chernobyl to see Marina and her kids.” I always enjoy spending time with Andrey because ...
Read More »Ravi Zacharias Ministries releases report on sexual misconduct
After a comprehensive investigation, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has released its report on alleged sexual misconduct by its late founder. The lengthy report published by Miller & Martin LLC details accounts by multiple ...
Read More »Churches modifying Ash Wednesday practices over Covid
The pandemic is complicating plans to mark Ash Wednesday, which will start the Lenten season on Wednesday, February 17. The solemn day — officially known as the Day of Ashes — is ...
Read More »How should we respond to the Ravi Zacharias scandal?
In the aftermath of the shocking and tragic news about the sex scandal involving Ravi Zacharias, someone wrote me asking, “Would you consider writing something in regards to the Ravi scandals? I ...
Read More »Missouri may join states allowing guns in churches
After numerous armed attacks on unarmed congregations across the nation, more states are dropping the ban on legally carrying guns in a house of worship. A Missouri House subcommittee this week began ...
Read More »The embattled Christians of Nigeria: can 2021 get worse?
It was an occasion for joy and celebration when the threat of terrorist attack and Covid could be forgotten for a little while. Christians gathered in the village of Kukum Daji in ...
Read More »Organization shares tips for celebrating National Marriage Week
National Marriage Week will be observed this week despite the ongoing pandemic. National Marriage Week USA has released a new COVID guide and called for organizations across the United States to provide online marriage-strengthening activities ...
Read More »Museum of the Bible works to return artifacts to rightful owners
Over 11,500 artifacts the Museum of the Bible had purchased are being returned to Iraq and Egypt. Steve Green, president of Hobby Lobby and chairman of the board for the Museum said ...
Read More »Francis Chan forced by Communists to leave Hong Kong
Evangelist Francis Chan has been forced to leave Hong Kong after Communist authorities rejected his visa. Chan had moved with his family to Hong Kong last year to become missionaries in the ...
Read More »Wycliffe Associates sees record completed Bible translations in 2020
Despite a worldwide pandemic, Wycliffe Associates saw the completion of more Bible translations in 2020 than in any other single year. “Instead of slowing down because of COVID-19, for some national Bible ...
Read More »Poll: Pandemic strengthened faith, family ties of many
Amid the negative news, is there a family silver lining to the ongoing pandemic? Yes, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center. The poll found that 28 percent of ...
Read More »Nearly half of protestant pastors hear conspiracy theories, church survey finds
Conspiracy theories are not new, nor is their spread in the church. A new study from Lifeway Research found that 49 percent of U.S. protestant pastors say they frequently hear members of ...
Read More »Three area organizations recognized among best Christian workplaces
Avant Ministries in Kansas City and Union Rescue Mission in Wichita are among the best places for Christians to work. The Best Christian Workplaces Institute honored 157 faith-based organizations as Certified Best ...
Read More »Opioid epidemic affecting foster care and adoption agencies
An opioid epidemic is sweeping the nation and it is having a profound effect on foster kids. The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reports that death rates are rising among young ...
Read More »750 Christians killed at Ethiopian church that is said to house Ark of the Covenant
One of the largest mass killings of Christians in Africa is being reported. The massacre of 750 people occurred at the Ethiopian Maryam Tsiyon Church in Aksum. The church, which for 100 ...
Read More »Left wants Franklin Graham fired over Trump support
Franklin Graham is again a target of the cancel culture. More than 22,000 people have signed a petition calling for Graham to be fired from his leading roles at the Christian humanitarian ...
Read More »Promises Keepers launches virtual men’s marriage conference
Promise Keepers wants to strengthen marriages with a new online marriage conference. The news comes as a Wall Street Journal article shed some light on the extreme pressures at work on marriages ...
Read More »Pro-life hero Joe Scheidler leaves lasting legacy
An icon in the pro-life movement passed away Monday, Jan. 18. Joe Scheidler, founder of the Pro-Life Action League, was 93. Scheidler was considered a hero to the pro-life movement for his ...
Read More »Giving Tuesday sees more than $2.5 billion raised
Some 35 million Americans gave a total of $2.5 billon on Giving Tuesday to causes of all kinds, including $808 million in donations made online. Donations increased overall by 25% from the ...
Read More »Pastors now more skittish to preach on race
Pastors seem more reluctant to address issues of race in their congregations today than four years ago. According to a LifeWay Research study, 74% of pastors agree their congregation would welcome a sermon ...
Read More »Ministry brings hope to Russians like Nadia, who lost her son in terrorist attack
Nadia will never forget the day terrorists stormed a local school in her hometown and took nearly 1,200 children and adults hostage. When the siege in Beslan, Russia, ended two days later ...
Read More »Local agencies seek solutions to help homeless
Local agencies that serve the homeless are bracing for a challenging start to the new year. The $900 billion congressional stimulus bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on Dec. 27 ...
Read More »FCA announces ‘Pursue’ is 2021 ministry theme
Fellowship of Christian Athletes is urging athletes to move from state of uncertainty to a position of confidence as they move into the new year. “It is important that we continue exercising ...
Read More »New podcast series from R.C. Sproul now available
Just in time for the new year, Ligonier Ministries is releasing a new podcast titled “Ultimately with R.C. Sproul.” It features classic teaching moments from Sproul, who died in 2017. It also ...
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