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5. Gaza is thought to be the site of the first non-Jewish convert to Christianity. In the Book of Acts, at first the Gospel was spread only to Jews. The apostles preached in temples and, imbued with the power of the Holy Spirit, converted thousands to The Way, which is what Christianity was initially called. […]
A prominent political commentator says Hollywood and the media are attempting to divide the church with the debate over Christian nationalism — and she is urging believers to pray for one another and “unite in our faith.” Candace Owens wrote a column for The Daily Wire this week in which she argued Christianity is being “smeared, […]
By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Thursday, March 14, 2024 Zionfield Baptist Church Pastor Clemmie Livingston Jr. | Screenshot/Fox13 Nearly three weeks after he was shot in the mouth by carjackers as he was getting ready for a service at his church in Memphis, Tennessee, Pastor Clemmie Livingston Jr. is on the mend. He is talking […]
State lawmakers in Assam, India are desiring to penalize Christians who pray or do any “non-scientific” practices to comfort people who are sick. According to Christianity Today, the northeastern state of Assam introduced the bill, titled the Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024 last month, which Christian leaders argued unfairly targets local believers […]
Seven years ago, the news was grim. National Geographic headlined that “Half of the Great Barrier Reef Is Dead” due to climate change. The Guardian solemnly pronounced, “Great Barrier Reef at ‘Terminal Stage.’” The Washington Post agreed: “The Great Barrier Reef Is Dying.” By now, given the alarm in those headlines, Australia’s most famous natural treasure is surely lost, isn’t […]
Actress Catherine Lidstone was hiking near her home in Los Angeles when she learned of an opportunity that, eventually, would make her face seen by millions. It was on that hike that she bumped into an actor friend who had just landed a role in a new Bible-based television series, The Chosen. At the time, […]
By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Wednesday, March 13, 2024 “Forty-Seven Days with Jesus” stars “The Chosen” actors Yoshi Barrigas and Catherine Lidstone. | Forty-Seven Days with Jesus NASHVILLE, Tennessee — When filming “Forty-Seven Days with Jesus,” which intertwines the life of Jesus with a modern family’s story, the filmmakers were focused on a singular […]
According to a new Barna study, fewer pastors are less dissatisfied with their job or doubt in their calling even though younger leaders are still faced with challenges. The report, The State of Pastors, Volume 2 collected data from 523 online interviews with Protestant senior pastors in the U.S. from Aug. 28- Sept. 18, 2023. […]
An NBA All-Rookie player has a message for the world: Jesus is coming back. Detroit guard Jaden Ivey said as much during a post-game interview following his team’s 118-112 victory over Brooklyn last week in which he scored 34 points and connected on six of nine three-pointers. The youthful Pistons have one of the league’s […]
The Today Show host Savannah Guthrie opens up about what faith in God has done for her life over the years. In the tapestry of life, the presence of God often reveals itself in the most unexpected places, weaving through the fabric of our daily experiences with divine grace and profound significance. When we least […]