Pastor and author Max Lucado admits he once turned to alcohol to help him deal with the stress of ministry. “The staff needed me. The pulpit required me. The publisher was counting ...
Read More »“The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” to begin filming in January
The long-awaited sequent to “The Passion of the Christ” will begin filming in January 2024, according to a veteran Hollywood reporter. Jordan Ruimy of the popular entertainment website World of Reel recently reported ...
Read More »Steps leading to biblical Pool of Siloam excavated
When Anita and I host tours to Israel, one of our favorite sites to take guests is the Pool of Siloam. Here is a location we can definitively say, “Jesus walked here.” ...
Read More »Research and the Bible agree: Generosity is good for you
Generosity, a fundamental virtue of all cultures, finds profound expression in the Bible as benefitting the giver and receiver. New research supports those beliefs. In addition to offering moral instruction, scriptures highlight ...
Read More »Lest We Forget: A Christian Response To Dementia
Liturgies Against Dementia: Inside Margaret Sayers’ ‘Lest We Forget: A Christian Response To Dementia’. Philosopher James K.A. Smith defines liturgy as a physical or embodied practice that infuses noncognitive dispositions and skills ...
Read More »Helping ourselves and children shine God’s light on ‘doubt’
A child’s greatest enemy, doubt can become a best friend. The secret is to help him or her bring those doubts out into the open…to take them to God. Looking at the ...
Read More »Gen Z expresses curiosity about faith in new survey
Generation Z may be a bright spot in an otherwise increasingly secular culture. Forty-four percent of Gen Z adults between the ages of 18 and 26 are either very or extremely curious ...
Read More »What’s up with profanity in the church, Christian music?
Most Christians take for granted that profanity is sinful, but does the Bible actually address it? Back in 2013, I noted with concern that “it is increasingly common to hear about worship ...
Read More »Ask A.I. – “What is the proof that Jesus was resurrected?”
Does artificial intelligence, or A.I., have anything to say about the resurrection of Jesus? Metro Voice is launching an “Ask A.I. Series.” Our question today, posed to ChatGPT, is “What is the ...
Read More »Artificial Intelligence, Jesus, and the Trans Person
An August 16 headline on the gay flagship website the Advocate announced, “ChatGPT Writes Trans-Affirming Bible Verse.” Yes, we are told, someone identifying as Psychological_Dog527 and posting on the /Trans subreddit wrote, “I was ...
Read More »Netflix tackles the Second Coming in “The Chosen One”
Netflix wastes its brilliant premise and ending twist in “The Chosen One” on a shallow treatment of religion that actually makes one grateful that the faith-based film industry alternative exists. “The Chosen ...
Read More »Actor Dennis Quaid shares faith journey in new album “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners”
Actor Dennis Quaid, who transformed his life from struggling with drugs to returning to his Christian roots, has released a new album, “Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners.” He recently shared his ...
Read More »Jews, Christians must work together says leader of Israel365
The young founder of Israel365 believes it’s time in the prophetic biblical timeline for Jews and Christians to work together. “God had a very specific plan for specific people to be in ...
Read More »Newly discovered Mosaics tell two stories about Samson
Archaeologists have discovered mosaics featuring Samson and other Old Testament stories in the ancient Jewish village of Huqoq, which is located in Israel’s Lower Galilee. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist and professor of ...
Read More »Singer Granger Smith trusts sovereignty of God despite tragic death of son
Country music star Granger Smith has grown in his faith through the tragic death of his son, River. “I have grown to trust and believe and surrender to a very big God ...
Read More »Master’s degree offered to Christians at Jewish college
Christians who want to learn more about Judaism can now earn a master’s degree at Yeshiva University in New York City. The Hebraic Studies Program for Christian Students began this summer as ...
Read More »New language developed by Wycliffe now serving deaf African students
A new language for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind is now being used in both public and private schools in Africa. It was developed by Wycliffe Associates, known for empowering mother-tongue Bible translators ...
Read More »You won’t believe how Communist China is rewriting the Bible
Metro Voice has previously reported how the Communist Chinese government is rewriting the Bible as they continue to persecute Christians. Now, a U.S. Congressman has written an op-ed outlining what’s happening as ...
Read More »Plan to burn Bible, Torah in Sweden fizzles but criticism continues
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the Swedish government after a decision by Stockholm police to allow the Bible and Torah to be burned during a protest outside the Israeli Embassy. “The ...
Read More »Eric Metaxas says pastors “silent in the face of evil”
Author and talk-show host Eric Metaxas is urging leaders to speak up against the evil in today’s world “There are many pastors and Christian leaders being silent in the face of evil ...
Read More »From the Heartland to the Holy Land tour to Israel!
Many people dream of visiting the Holy Land. Did you know it’s easier than you think? You can join believers from across the area on one of two trips in 2024. Readers ...
Read More »Israel Uncharted! Archaeology Proves the Bible is True
Don’t miss the 2023 season of Israel Uncharted! This year Aaron Lipkin returns to the Kansas City area with exciting new discoveries from the Holy Land. He’ll be appearing at three free ...
Read More »How do Christians view faith, health and their doctor?
New polling reveals that Christians would be more comfortable if their doctor was a believer and that faith contributes to overall physical and mental health. Seven in 10 Christians say they would ...
Read More »Utah school district allows Bible back in school after parents complain
A Utah school district has reversed its earlier decision to ban the Bible from elementary and middle schools. It comes as more states allow the teaching of the Bible as history and ...
Read More »Seattle megachurch leaving denomination after embracing LGBTQ policies
Controversy over same-sex marriage is not limited to mainline denominations. Quest Church, an influential Seattle megachurch, is leaving the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination over its LGBTQ policy just weeks after it participated ...
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