An Arizona church is the latest to be threatened over its food pantry by the local government. Gethsemani Baptist Church in San Luis, Arizona, has operated a food pantry since 1999 as part ...
Read More »Worldwide fertility rates declining rapidly, new study finds
Not that long ago, social scientists were worried about “unsustainable” population growth. Now, the reality is that fertility rates are expected to fall below the replacement rate in every region of the ...
Read More »Chinese Christian transcribes Bible with brush pen
A Chinese Christian has completed copying the entire Bible with a Chinese brush pen. Now, the scan is ready for large format printing and publication. Wang Mianli, who lives in Liaoning Province, ...
Read More »MO bill names Branson ‘Live Entertainment Capital’ of Missouri
The Missouri House last week voted to name Branson the Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri. The city has more than 100 live entertainment venues, according to Branson.com and sees almost 8 million ...
Read More »Missouri teachers quit over student behavior, stress
Seven in 10 Missouri teachers have seriously considered leaving their profession, a survey from the Missouri State Teachers Association found. The main reasons are stress, student behavior and lack of pay, association ...
Read More »Solar eclipse could see record crowds descend on Missouri
Almost 500,000 Missouri will be in the path of the solar eclipse on April 8. Some reports say that one million people from other parts of the state, as well as visitors ...
Read More »Israel apologizes for aid worker deaths
The head of the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday night issued an official apology for the accidental deaths of seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers in the Gaza Strip on Monday. ...
Read More »With Spring donations, watch out for Planet Aid scam
You’ve noticed them everywhere as they seemingly fill the landscape. They seem to pop-up over night and we’re not talking pot holes but those large, yellow Planet Aid donations bins. Many retailers ...
Read More »Watchdog group condemns Nicaraguan religious persecution
International Christian Concern (ICC) is condemning the Nicaraguan government under the leadership of Daniel Ortega, accusing it of extreme religious intolerance and an escalating trend of tyranny. “The regime has exhibited hostility ...
Read More »“They’re attacking churches in America,” says pastor after 200 Bibles burned on Easter
Police in Tennessee continue to investigate a hate crime in which 200 Bibles were burned outside a small church on Easter morning. Greg Locke, pastor of Global Vision Bible Church in Mt. ...
Read More »Latino Coalition for Israel meets with Israeli leaders
The Latino Coalition for Israel recently met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other high-ranking officials to show their support for Israel. “I believe the church and the Jewish people are ...
Read More »Former “Wonder Years” star celebrates two years of faith on Easter Sunday
Danica McKellar, start of the hit TV series “Wonder Years,” said her life changed forever when fellow actress Candace Cameron Bure invited her to church on Palm Sunday. “Easter week for me ...
Read More »John MacArthur reminds Christians of biblical obligation to pray for Israel
Christians have a biblical mandate to pray for the Jewish people, author and pastor John MacArthur says. “I think we are obliged to stand as protectors of the Jews,” he said during ...
Read More »3,000 people experience God at Revival on the Border events
Not all of the news coming from the Texas-Mexico border is negative. A pastor who set out this month to pray over the entire southern border said his tent revivals, baptisms and ...
Read More »Sen. Fetterman loses top staff over his pro-Israel stance
The Babylon Bee, a satirical publication, posted a story titled “Democrats issue nationwide Fetterman recall” on Friday. On the same day, multiple news outlets reported that three of the senator’s top communications staff had ...
Read More »Target, Marshalls among retailers closed for Easter
Several large retail chains have announced that they will be closed on Sunday so their employees can celebrate Easter. TJX, which owns TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and HomeSense, will close its stores ...
Read More »National digital I.D. passed in Australia
A national digital identity was approved by Australia’s Senate. With 26 lawmakers voting against the contentious measure and 33 in favor, the bill passed. In a tweet on March 27, Senator Pauline ...
Read More »Stadium debate: John Sherman’s march to downtown Kansas City
As early voting is already underway for Tuesday’s stadium tax vote, promises by proponents are being questioned. More business, more fans, more revenue, and even a pennant-winning team are now the lure. ...
Read More »Behold the man: Good Friday reminds us of Christ’s humanity
One of the most powerful declarations of who Jesus is came from Pontius Pilate when he said, “Behold the man.” “This statement may seem insignificant, but it reflects a paradox at the ...
Read More »This is how many Americans believe in the resurrection
Although the nation seems to be growing more secular, there is good news for Christians this Easter season. Two-thirds of Americans still say they believe Jesus physically rose from the dead. Nearly ...
Read More »Are liberal or conservative Christians more politically engaged?
Forget what you’ve heard about conservative Christians taking over the country. This study turns conventional wisdom on its head about who is really politically engaged. I like tweets like the one below ...
Read More »Sweden refused lockdown and boasts the lowest mortality in Europe
Many more people in Sweden are alive today because Anders Tegnell understands the economic lesson of secondary consequences. Gore Vidal once said “I told you so” are the four most beautiful words ...
Read More »Podcast debate over false teachers includes names Bickle, Hinn, Osteen
Mike Bickle, formerly of IHOPKC, was among several controversial leaders discussed when biblical scholars from different theological backgrounds engaged in a vigorous debate over the biblical definition of a “false teacher” and ...
Read More »Maundy Thursday commemorates Last Supper, washing of disciples’ feet
In a week in which Christians celebrate Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter, it can be easy to overlook Maundy Thursday. “Maundy Thursday plays a major significance during the Holy Week,” according ...
Read More »Despite turmoil, Greg Laurie encourages Christians to look up, pray for revival
When it comes to the state of the world today, Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California doesn’t mince words. “Everything’s moving the wrong direction, and social media is ...
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