Tony Campolo, a noted American Baptist minister and champion of the social gospel, died at age 89. Known for his charismatic preaching and humor, Campolo was a popular speaker at colleges, churches, ...
Read More »Hezbollah confirms death of its supreme leader in airstrike
Both Hezbollah and Israel’s military have confirmed the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes on their underground compound. The Iran-backed group, labeled a “global terrorist” organization by Western nations, faced ...
Read More »Today’s News Briefs: James Earl Jones; IDF investigates death of American
Today’s news briefs include the faith of James Earl Jones; American protester killed by IDF in Samaria was part of group linked to terrorism. James Earl Jones and his greatest role For ...
Read More »Steven Curtis Chapman reflects of career, faith
When he was only 19 years old, Steven Curtis Chapman decided to follow George Jones. Not follow, but impersonate. And there was no better place to mimic the country legend’s voice and ...
Read More »Pastor John MacArthur gives update after July heart surgery
Author and Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Southern California earlier this week provided an update on his health after undergoing heart surgery last month. “One of the things you ...
Read More »Researching near-death experiences leads author on journey toward faith
Christians have long debated whether so-called near-death experiences are authentic or counterfeit. NDEs, as they are known, are a scientifically recognized phenomenon that occur when people are clinically dead. People often see ...
Read More »Statue of Billy Graham to be unveiled in U.S. Capitol
The late Billy Graham will take his place among about 200 great Americans with a statue in the U.S. Capitol. His statue will be unveiled this Thursday during a ceremony that will ...
Read More »News coverage of Alexei Navalny’s death overlooks dissident’s strong Christian faith
Alexei Navalny, who died under suspicious circumstances in a Russian gulag last weekend, was a man of faith. “We don’t realize how strong we actually are,” he once said. “The only thing ...
Read More »Former Missouri Senator Jean Carnahan dies at 90
Jean Carnahan, the first woman to represent Missouri in the Senate after her husband Mel’s death in 2000, has died. On Tuesday, her family announced that Carnahan passed away at a St. ...
Read More »Granger Smith excited moving from country music success to ministry
Granger Smith has no regrets as he transitions from country music singer to full-time ministry. “I’m just so excited about it,” he says. “I have so much joy just even thinking about ...
Read More »“Touched by an Angel” star writes children’s book based on her childhood
Being a child is harder than ever in today’s secular culture. Actress Roma Downey, who starred in the hit television show “Touched by an Angel,” is helping make the journey easier with ...
Read More »Researcher now believes near-death experiences prove Heaven
The validity of near-death experiences as proof of heaven is a topic of debate among Christians. John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1,000 accounts of ...
Read More »Rosalynn Carter’s enduring legacy outlived the media criticism
With the passing of Rosalynn Carter on Sunday, media outlets are singing her praise as a life well lived. And they’re not wrong. But it wasn’t always the case. Carter, who served ...
Read More »Death of longtime leader leaves power vacuum in Mormon Church
Mormon leader Russell Ballard, the longtime head of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Sunday at age 95. His death leaves a big hole in the leadership of ...
Read More »More than half of Americans report being in contact with dead relative
Ancient practices apparently are alive and well in a supposedly scientific age. More than half of Americans reported interacting with dead relatives through dreams and other means, according to new survey results ...
Read More »They lost all, but Maui ministries still serving
The Salvation Army lost its Lahaina Lighthouse Corps complex to the fires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, including the administrative building, church, thrift store, and residential quarters for its staff. All ...
Read More »“Hey Paula”: Ray Hildebrand, influential Christian musician from Kansas, dies at age 82
Ray Hildebrand, an Overland Park resident and pioneer of contemporary Christian music, died on Friday. The 82-year-old moved to the Kansas City area to work for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and ...
Read More »Family wins $18 million judgement against Chinese fentanyl cartel
In a first-of-its kind judgment against an illicit manufacturing and trafficking organization, an Ohio judge has issued an $18 million judgment against the heng cartel. It is the maximum punitive damages allowed under ...
Read More »Heaven is just a “fantasy,” says actor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Life after death is just a fantasy, actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently said. Responding to a question from fellow actor Danny DeVito about whether he believes humanity will endure, ...
Read More »Faith sustains Jimmy Carter during hospice care at age 98
Former President Jimmy Carter, who has been under hospice care for three months, continues to be in good spirits while living at home with his wife, Rosalynn. “They’re just meeting with family ...
Read More »Catholics travel to small Missouri town to view “incorrupt” body of dead nun
The remains of a Benedictine nun at a convent in Gower, Mo., are attracting worldwide attention. Gower is a small town about 40 miles north of Kansas City. A story published Monday by ...
Read More »Pastor Tim Keller has died
Tim Keller, a noted theologian, pastor and author, passed away Friday following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Keller was initially diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer in May 2020. “It is with ...
Read More »Justice still elusive for Christian college student Deborah Emmanuel after murder
One year ago today, May 12, 2022, Deborah Emmanuel a 22-year-old college student in Sokoto, Nigeria was stoned to death by her fellow classmates and her body burned while a jubilant crowd ...
Read More »Sen. Tim Scott and others remember Dr. Charles Stanley
Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is one of many public figures to honor the legacy of Dr. Charles Stanley. “God bless the life and legacy of Dr. Stanley and his ...
Read More »Dr. Charles Stanley remembered after death Tuesday
Americans lost one of their most beloved pastors on Tuesday. Dr. Charles Stanley, the popular pastor, evangelist, author and founder of In Touch Ministries, died at age 90. “Dr. Stanley lived a ...
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