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John Stott tells of a Scottish minister who visited a church member who had drifted away from the community of the church. Upon entering the home, the minister sat down with the man in his den before the fireplace. Neither said a word. Finally, the minister leaned forward, picked up the fireplace tongs, and took […]
Children involved in LifeWise Academy, a Christian ministry that provides release time Bible instruction for public school students, pose in this file photo. | Lifewise Academy A prominent atheist advocacy organization is calling on school districts in Ohio to reject an off-campus Bible class program that public school students can participate in during regular school […]
As American politics takes on an increasingly apocalyptic tone, it should not surprise us to see the politically invested ascribe religious significance to their favorite politicians. Since their political heroes are little messiahs, every misstep and character flaw is explained away or buried under an avalanche of “whatabouts.” Neither political party can claim complete innocence […]
At least 74 people were killed and 50 were injured when a five-story building in downtown Johannesburg, South Africa, caught fire. The fire broke out at 1:30 a.m. local time, but it wasn’t until 8 a.m. that fire crews, who began working the scene immediately upon arrival, were able to extinguish most of the flames, […]
A new faith-based movie in theaters this month gives parents what the director calls a rare treat: a live-action comedy that is appropriate for the whole family. The PG-rated Camp Hideout hits theaters Sept. 15 and tells the story of a troubled teen named Noah who goes to church camp to escape two clueless “bad […]
Snapped trees and downed power lines cover a Florida street in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. | Samaritan’s Purse Hundreds of Samaritan’s Purse volunteers have signed up to help victims of Hurricane Idalia as Florida residents continue to assess the damage unleashed by the storm. Hurricane Idalia made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida […]
Ryan Marlow, a pastor in North Carolina, is alive and back home with his wife and three children after doctors initially and wrongly declared that he had experienced “neurological death.” The Bible is full of miracles and other wondrous signs from the hand of the good Lord above. God’s Words tell of instances of divine […]
Actress Jacqueline Fritschi-Cornaz in a scene portraying “Mother Teresa & Me” coming to theaters October 5, 2023. | Fathom A highly acclaimed movie about Mother Teresa will soon be in select theaters nationwide and depicts a time in the revered Catholic saint’s life when she struggled with intense doubts about her faith. “Mother Teresa & […]
A subcommittee for the Florida Baptist Convention has concluded that none of its employees were responsible for a cyberattack resulting in the theft of $700,000 from the convention. According to The Christian Post, the FBC subcommittee, which worked with auditors, cyber-forensics specialists and state and federal authorities to investigate the cyberattack, gave the report to […]
The entrance to The King’s College, a private Christian liberal arts college at 56 Broadway in New York, N.Y., Aug.17, 2022. | iStock/JHVEPhoto The King’s College of New York City plans to continue its effort to regain accreditation amid major financial issues and the recent announcement that they will not be holding classes in the […]