Prayer meetings are out of this world at Providence Baptist Church in Houston. Members of the church, which is about 10 minutes from the Johnson Space Center, take a moment during Wednesday ...
Read More »He changed his life, then led 895 fellow students to Christ
Abraham Aguilar, a former drug user and student in Palmdale, Calif., has led nearly 900 fellow students to the Lord in the past year. “There’s hope even when it seems like it’s ...
Read More »Plot of new movie “The Forge” hits close to home for actress Priscilla Shirer
Author, speaker, and actress Priscilla Shirer credits discipleship with transforming her life. “Seeing someone from the next generation who can encourage you, because they’ve already been there and done that that right ...
Read More »Here’s the scoop: Former Blue Bell CEO puts God above ice cream
Although Ben & Jerry’s ice cream often supports progressive causes and promotes divestment from Israel, Blue Bell is promoting the work of the church. In his new book, “One Scoop at a ...
Read More »Prayer, Bible reading keep actor Matthew McConaughey grounded in his faith
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, like most Christians, has experienced his share of ups and downs in his faith journey. “I’m a believer. I believe in God,” he told “Relevant Magazine. “I ...
Read More »Cuba Gooding Jr.’s new movie resembles his own faith journey
Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. considers his new role as a drug dealer turned Christian in “The Firing Squad” one of the most significant of his career. “After living through the pandemic ...
Read More »Ministry helps combat ‘epidemic’ of fatherlessness
Sean Teis, who was abandoned by his father at a young age, calls fatherlessness a national epidemic. “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that fatherless children are at dramatically ...
Read More »South Carolina coach remains focused on road to NCAA title
The undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks will play Iowa in the women’s championship game Sunday at 3pm Eastern. Head Coach Dawn Staley is not afraid to share the secret of her success. “If ...
Read More »Behold the man: Good Friday reminds us of Christ’s humanity
One of the most powerful declarations of who Jesus is came from Pontius Pilate when he said, “Behold the man.” “This statement may seem insignificant, but it reflects a paradox at the ...
Read More »St. Patrick followed God’s leading on amazing journey
Although March 17 has become something of an unofficial holiday in honor of St. Patrick, not everyone knows the fascinating history of the man himself. St. Patrick is the patron saint of ...
Read More »“We Who Wrestle with God”: Jordan Peterson discusses religion in book, speaking tour
Jordan Peterson, the acclaimed Canadian psychologist and author, was in Kansas City recently as part of his 51-city “We Who Wrestle with God” tour. In a previous tour stop, he said nonbelievers ...
Read More »Raytown pastor says God prompted him and family to leave Super Bowl rally before shooting
Timmy Hensel, pastor of River Church Family in Raytown, said a prompting from God saved his family’s lives before the shooting at last week’s Super Bowl rally. “We just get this prompting ...
Read More »Freud and C.S. Lewis square off in new film
Harvard psychiatrist Armand Nicholi taught a popular course on “The Question of God,” examining Sigmund Freud’s atheism and C.S. Lewis‘ faith. Now a related Sony theatrical film imagines that the two met ...
Read More »New Year’s resolutions, goals, plans? God can make a way
Do you have New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you call them goals or plans. However you describe them, they’re a good thing to have. The scriptures talk about making plans. Proverbs says our ...
Read More »Women’s soccer player continues getting pushback over God comment
Controversial former soccer player Megan Rapinoe upset fans after she claimed to have proved that God does not exist after an injury. “I’m not a religious person or anything, and if there ...
Read More »Pastors should avoid this during sermons
Kids do say the darndest things, and with decades of pulpit experience, the Rev. Joe McKeever has learned that these revelatory remarks about sermons often happen just after church. In one case, ...
Read More »Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers trusts God
The Texas Longhorns, who pulled away from the Kansas Jayhawks for a 40 to 14 win on Saturday, have reasserted themselves as one of the best teams in college football. Much of ...
Read More »Spiritually conscious rapper HerEx takes on Kendrick Lamar
When people think of the most influential rappers of all time, Kendrick Lamar is definitely on the list. The hip-hop artist made history in 2018 by winning a Pulitzer Prize in songwriting ...
Read More »Ministering to Maui children with book, ‘Do You Wonder Why?’
In the wake of the devastating fire that swept through Lahaina, Maui, on August 8, leaving unimaginable destruction and heartache, Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has extended its compassionate hand to the resilient ...
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 »Where to Find Happiness
Have you ever said to a friend or family member, “I just want you to be happy.” as they were considering marriage, a new job or some other major decision? Where does happiness ...
Read More »Hollywood experiencing revival of faith-based movies, actor Jonathan Roumie says
The success of “Sound of Freedom” is part of a surge of faith-based movie projects, said actor Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen” and Lonnie Frisbee in “Jesus Revolution.” “Our ...
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 »Why “Barbie” director is wrong choice to direct “Narnia” reboot
Many people are excited by the news that “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig will be directing the first two “Narnia” movies for Netflix, but a look at her filmography shows she is the wrong ...
Read More »Many Christians more afraid of devil than God, Jim Caviezel says
Jim Caviezel, who stars in the new hit film “Sound of Freedom” about human trafficking, said it’s time for Christians to stand and be counted. “The problem is that modern-day Christianity has ...
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