Who knew that 350 years after Isaac Newton and the Bubonic plague, he could be an example for how we handle forced solitude during the coronavirus pandemic. In his 1993 book, “Don’t ...
Read More »Slavic Gospel Association calls for prayer as coronavirus peak approaches in Russia
With the coronavirus disrupting life in the United States, it can be easy to forget the impact it is having in the rest of the world, such as Russia, where the expected ...
Read More »Pastors: Join this call to learn about your rights during COVID-19 crisis
Pastors area asked to join a call with the Family Research Council and the nation’s top lawyers to learn about your rights and how the Trump administration is defending them against over-zealous ...
Read More »Back to the Bible offers free digital app for churches
To help churches stay connected and minister to their members during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Back to the Bible is offering a free digital app for churches. The BttB.App platform offers ...
Read More »Attorney General William Barr opposes Mayor de Blasio plan to shutter churches
Easter weekend underscored the tensions between the authority of the government to quarantine citizens and constitutional rights of freedom of worship and assembly. U.S. Attorney General William Barr supports religious organizations and ...
Read More »Trump and Pence speak to 10,000 religious leaders
As Christians adjust to a dramatically different type of worship, President Trump and Vice President Pence are finding reason for hope and sharing it with the nation’s religious leaders. The faith of ...
Read More »Bible sales surge during pandemic
More Americans appear to be turning to God’s word for comfort and direction during the coronavirus pandemic. Bible publishing companies report increased bible sales. Tyndale House Publishers reported increased sales during the ...
Read More »Message to churches: Just streaming your service won’t cut it
With all of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing churches and pastors can be sure about is that streaming an online service is simply not enough. As ministers of the ...
Read More »Strong majority of surveyed pastors believe current events sign of second coming
Are current events lining up with what Jesus said would happen just before his second coming? That’s what the majority of pastors now say in a new poll from LifeWay Research. Over ...
Read More »Quarantine and isolation can draw us closer to the Creator and family
There is solidarity in hardship and isolation – even for a family. This is a lesson that has become clear to Americans over the past few weeks as communities form “militias of ...
Read More »How are pastors handling ungathered worship?
Pastors are used to thinking on their feet. Sermon prep is set aside when a beloved church member is injured and taken to the hospital. A carefully written prayer is discarded when ...
Read More »Dr. Anthony Fauci credits his faith for calm demeanor during pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci has become the face of the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. He credits his faith for his calm demeanor in uncertain times. Fauci, director of the National Institute ...
Read More »Will drive-in church be the new normal during COVID-19 outbreak?
Several churches are trying a new kind of service — one that is completely safe during the coronavirus pandemic. They’re calling it “drive-in church.” Paul Daugherty, pastor of Victory church in Tulsa, ...
Read More »An Easter without going to church
The pandemic has laid an egg on our worship. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a formal recommendation that public gatherings be postponed or canceled for the next eight weeks. For organizations ...
Read More »Christian groups work to help small churches at risk of closing
The ongoing pandemic is hard for all churches but especially so for smaller ones that may lack the resources to weather the financial storm. Many are at risk of closing. Help is ...
Read More »Russell Wilson, Tauren Wells, Stephen Curry discuss faith amid pandemic on Instagram
Earlier this week, quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks went live on Instagram, splitting the screen with famous Christian artist Tauren Wells. For an hour, the two stars discussed faith in ...
Read More »Luis Palau presents Easter message as he battles Cancer
Evangelist Luis Palau is set to go big this Easter with a special digital experience sharing a powerful and heartfelt message of hope, love, and joy in the midst of his cancer ...
Read More »Pandemic causing outbreak of prayer
More than half (55 percent) of American adults say they have prayed for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new prayer survey by the Pew Research Center. Large majorities ...
Read More »Expert: How churches can weather the coronavirus financial storm
The coronavirus pandemic may have a severe impact on the finances of churches, ministries and nonprofit organizations. Phil Cooke, a Christian media consultant in Los Angeles, recently shared his advice on how ...
Read More »People seeking God during pandemic, according to leader of online ministry
The global pandemic has people searching for answers, and many of them are looking to God, according to a leading online ministry. “Fear is a natural response to a situation like this ...
Read More »The story behind ‘It is Well With My Soul’
Since its creation, millions have turned to “It is Well With My Soul” for comfort. The hymn, written by Horatio G. Spafford, remains one of the most beloved songs of all time ...
Read More »Dolly Parton: virus a ‘Lesson from God…keep faith’
Country singer Dolly Parton has said she believes the COVID-19 virus is a “lesson from God” that will make everyone “a better person,” in an encouraging video on social media. The singer, ...
Read More »19 suggestions for loving your neighbor
Many Christians are seeking the proper balance between staying safe and helping their neighbors. The National Christian Foundation offers 19 ideas for loving your neighbor during the pandemic. Shop locally: Call local businesses ...
Read More »Photo of Jewish and Muslim EMTs in Israel goes viral
An image of two EMTs is going viral after it was snapped in Israel. The photo, captured on Wednesday, caught the remarkable sight of two emergency workers — one a Jew, the ...
Read More »Ultimate sacrifice: Priest dies after giving respirator to younger patient
Sacrificial love was on display this week after an Italian priest infected with COVID-19 died after giving his respirator to a stranger. Newsweek reports that Father Don Giusseppe Berardelli, who was hospitalized in ...
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