Although gay pride events dominate the news and corporate sponsorships, formerly LGBT-identified young men and women gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Freedom March. The ecumenical Christian event featured worship music, prayer ...
Read More »Taliban denies Christians exist in Afghanistan. Here’s why it matters
Husain Andaryas was a religious fighter in the war against the invading Soviet army in Afghanistan in the early 1980s, but almost a year after the Soviets left, he converted to Christianity. ...
Read More »What is Shavuot (Pentecost) really all about?
Over the past 44 years, I have had the privilege of speaking in over 450 churches in any number of varied contexts. When given the opportunity, I have asked the audiences a ...
Read More »How the role of chaplains is changing
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing new attention to the work of chaplains and changing the way they minister. Before the pandemic, as an article in The New York Times put it, the place ...
Read More »Southern Baptists respond to devastating sex abuse report
An investigative report released last weekend found that many Southern Baptist leaders have worked to stop lawsuits against potentially abusive pastors. The news comes as the denomination as a whole responds to ...
Read More »“The Chosen” creator clarifies remarks about Mormons
Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen,” has clarified recent remarks about Mormons, evangelicals and Jesus. Throughout the years, Jenkins has mentioned that he has friends who belong to The Church of Jesus ...
Read More »Christians feel ill-equipped to share their faith
An average of just 1 in 3 Christians say they’ve had a conversation with a stranger or even someone they know about their faith. But, according to a new study by Lifeway, ...
Read More »Skillet frontman John Cooper says he was asked to deny Christ by executive
Faith is more important than fame to musician John Cooper of the popular band Skillet. A decade ago, an executive tried to explain how much potential Cooper had, but the caveat was ...
Read More »Faith leaders respond to tragic school shooting in Texas
Faith leaders across the nation are responding to the tragic school shooting in Texas. All of them encouraged Christians to pray, and several suggested specific actions, including addressing the fact that fatherless ...
Read More »Survey: Americans divided over role of faith in their lives
A new survey finds that Americans are divided over the role their faith should play in their day-to-day lives. The “Faith in America Survey,” conducted by The Marist College Poll, shows Americans ...
Read More »Judge temporarily blocks Biden mandate that forced participation in transgender surgeries
A Biden administration mandate requiring healthcare providers and religious employers to provide transgender surgeries, counseling and procedures against their religious beliefs has temporarily been blocked by a federal judge. District Judge Daniel ...
Read More »Marvel and DC’s war on God
The first installment of a seven-part Marvel & DC’s War on God series has been released by Christian media company Good Fight Ministries. The company says the 150-minute film The Antichrist Agenda “documents ...
Read More »Annual Summer camp for at-risk kids may not happen if volunteers are not found
A life-changing summer camp for disadvantaged kids may not happen for lack of volunteers. For decades City Union Mission in Kansas City has provided a free camp to low-income children across the ...
Read More »Iranian Christian explains the plight of women
Iranians have recently been shocked by the news of two “honor killings” of women, including one woman believed to have been killed for her faith in Christ. Iranian Christian Omeed Jouyandé discusses ...
Read More »Mothers and Mother’s Day: the real story
Mother’s Day is the one day a year when children make a point to visit their moms. Hanging baskets, cards, flowers, candy, a picnic, or some other special meal commemoration ensues. But ...
Read More »Former church buildings finding new life as breweries
As the number of small breweries nationwide increases, some owners are finding homes in unexpected places. While controversial, it’s part of a trend of new uses for abandoned houses of worship. The ...
Read More »The Satanic Temple sues school district over denial of club
The Satanic Temple has filed a civil lawsuit against a Pennsylvania elementary school after the school turned down a request to form an after-school Satan Club. The proposed club for Northern Elementary ...
Read More »Grandview Christian Summer Camp hosts ‘Birds of a Feather’
Come to Birds of a Feather Summer Camp at Grandview Christian School! You won’t be sorry you did! Your students won’t want to miss the fun at GCS’s Birds of a Feather ...
Read More »Mayor Quinton Lucas to pray at local National Day of Prayer event
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas will join the National Day of Prayer service on the Country Club Plaza at Noon today. The gathering will take place at the JC Nichols fountain. Lucas ...
Read More »Magic Johnson thanks God for being with him through highs and lows
Former NBA star Earvin “Magic” Johnson has experienced the highs of winning championships to the lows of being diagnosed as HIV positive. Through it all, he has learned to trust God. “Faith ...
Read More »Jews, Christians respond to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s tweet
The war of words between Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Christians continues to heat up. Omar, a Muslim, commented on a viral video showing a man playing guitar and leading airline passengers ...
Read More »Foster child says he won life’s ‘lottery’ as he graduates high school
“Show-Me was like winning the lottery,” Tristian Wieboldt says. “Out of the hundreds of kids that apply [to Show-Me Christian Youth Home], only a few are lucky enough to be chosen. Most ...
Read More »National Faith at Work Summit in Kansas City April 28, 29
“We’re in a culture war that continues to undermine our Christian faith in the workplace,” states Mike Willich, Director of Network Engagement with Unconventional Business Network (UBN). Willich is one of a ...
Read More »What Was In Jeremy’s Egg?
The Easter story of Jeremy’s egg has touched millions since the story was told. Jeremy was born with a twisted body and slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still ...
Read More »5 Easter movies not to miss this year
As Christians prepare for Easter Sunday, many may be searching for a movie to include in their weekend activities. But what to watch? Here’s what others are including in their “top Easter ...
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