Around the world people the book “Knowing God” as one of the bestselling theological books ever written. Its prolific author, J.I. Packer, died last week at age 93. Packer, a lifelong Anglican, wrote ...
Read More »VIDEO: Terrifying moments ‘barbaric’ Chinese police break in, arrest Christians, then destroy homes
Chinese Christians are not safe worshipping in their own homes as Communist officials begin brutal campaign to destroy their dwellings. International Christian Concern (ICC) reported this week that local Communist authorities descended ...
Read More »Tom Hanks portrays man of faith in new war movie “Greyhound”
After a long drought of new movies during the pandemic, Tom Hanks is bringing an inspirational story to life in “Greyhound.” His character, Ernie Krause is a man guided by his Christian ...
Read More »China kidnapping Christian children, threatening parents with forced labor
China is now kidnapping children from Christian parents. The actions are part of an increased campaign of terror waged on China’s Christian minority. Human rights activists and church members say parents are ...
Read More »Actor plans to launch Hollywood studio to produce conservative projects
Instead of complaining about Christians and conservative ideals being ignored by Hollywood, Antonio Sabato Jr. is doing something about it. Sabato, who’s best known for starring in “General Hospital” and dozens of ...
Read More »Churchgoers concerned about impact of fallen leaders, survey finds
Several high-profile Christian leaders have abandoned or fallen away from their faith recently. Churchgoers are concerned about not only them but other people they may influence, according to a recent LifeWay research ...
Read More »‘Beach revival’ under way in Southern California
One of the last great revivals in the United States was the Jesus Movement among young people in Southern California in the early 1970s. History may be repeating itself on a beach ...
Read More »Conservative Baptist Network formed to counter perceived drift in Southern Baptist Convention
The Conservative Baptist Network was launched last week to emphasize evangelism and the sufficiency of scripture within the Southern Baptist Convention. Those involved in the network’s formation said their efforts are needed ...
Read More »Using God’s Word as part of daily parenting
Recent family polling suggests that 72% of parents believe that Bible verses have nothing to do with parenting. Having taught inner city preschool for many years and prayed for children and parents ...
Read More »“American Underdog” movie shares testimony of quarterback Kurt Warner
People often consider the success of Christian quarterback Kurt Warner to be a made-in-Hollywood story. Soon, it will be. “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story” will be directed by Jon and Andrew ...
Read More »Liberal evangelical leader urges Biden to moderate positions
A Liberal evangelical opposed to Donald Trump is asking Joe Biden to do more to appeal to conservative evangelicals concerned about abortion and religion freedom. The plea comes as Biden has moved ...
Read More »Global Outreach Day a success despite pandemic
Despite the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Global Outreach Day’s GO 2020 reached 277 million people worldwide with the gospel. “We were surprised by the effectiveness of reaching out digitally and by phone,” said ...
Read More »Promise Keepers replaces stadium event with virtual gathering for July 31
Promise Keepers had planned to hold its first stadium event in more than two decades this summer before the coronavirus pandemic changed those plans. Now it plans to hold a virtual event ...
Read More »‘He loved the Lord’ and his country, say tributes for singer Charlie Daniels
Tributes continue to pour in days after a memorial for singer Charlie Daniels. A funeral service held at World Outreach Church in Tennessee drew hundreds of friends and family, including legends in ...
Read More »Former NFL coach Tony Dungy responds to critics of America and CNN
Tony Dungy encourages Americans to work to improve the United States while also celebrating the blessings they enjoy. He’s also leading the way as Christians push back against a hostile media. “Over ...
Read More »Turkey scapegoats Christians for coronavirus
Christians have become the scapegoat for Turkey’s growing coronavirus outbreak. Christians and other religious minorities are being falsely accused of bringing COVID-19 to Turkey where a series of attacks on churches is ...
Read More »Author of beloved hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ overcame racist past
You’ve likely heard the famous hymn “Amazing Grace.” People the world over love the song. It’s been sung at countless memorial services, civil rights events, and churches. Recently, people in 50 different ...
Read More »Fusion challenges traditional ‘gap year’ allowing students to redeem it for Kingdom purposes
As universities struggle to plan for the new school year in the middle of a pandemic, one college has found a solution that helps students navigate uncertain times. Spurgeon College’s Fusion “gap ...
Read More »Actor Denzel Washington shares memories of being filled with the Holy Spirit
Being filled with the Holy Spirit made a dramatic impact on the life of Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington. The actor talked about his faith in discussion with the pastor of Christian ...
Read More »5 reasons Muslims accept Christ as savior
A survey of 750 Muslims who converted to Christianity shows five predominant reasons they chose to follow Christ. The lifestyle of Christians. Former Muslims cited the love that Christians exhibited in their ...
Read More »Minneapolis residents see “a spiritual war”
Racial injustice and unrest are a spiritual battle that must be fought with spiritual weapons, according to African-American leaders in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Earlier this month I visited Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, ...
Read More »Standing with a church under siege
For at least a decade, Christians in several African nations have endured extreme persecution and violence from militants and extremists seeking political control. Current reports note renewed attacks in Mali, Nigeria and ...
Read More »Jesus Revolution film to star Jim Gaffigan as Chuck Smith, Joel Courtney as Greg Laurie
A new film from the makers of I Can Only Imagine will spotlight the so-called Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ‘70s and star two well-known actors. The new movie Jesus Revolution will star Jim Gaffigan ...
Read More »Black Lives Matter leader calls Jesus “the most famous black radical revolutionary”
Part of the fallout from the current social unrest is an attempt by some to redefine the message of Jesus. Hawk Newsome, head of Black Lives Matter of New York, told Marth ...
Read More »Even in pandemic, Child Evangelism Fellowship reaches kids
The spiritual needs of children didn’t end when the coronavirus outbreak began. Child Evangelism Fellowship is continuing to help area kids experience the love of God. “This summer, we are ministering to ...
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