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Anne Graham Lotz Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Anne Graham Lotz is asking for prayer that God would heal her in whichever way He deems would bring Him the most glory. Healing without surgery, with surgery, with surgery and follow-up treatment, or through the greater miracle of the resurrection.

John Crist: Who Would You Pick in a Celebrity Pastor Fantasy Draft?

John Crist wonders why we don't have a fantasy league for celebrity pastors like we do the NFL. Instead of determining a QPR (Quarterback Performance Rating), participants would calculate PPR (Pastor’s Performance Rating).   

Unexpected Drop of California’s Conversion Therapy Bill

The author of California's conversion therapy bill, that declared gay conversion therapy a fraudulent business practice, has abandoned his effort for this year after a fierce outcry from the state’s religious community and unexpected dialogue and collaboration.

Which of These New Faith Categories Do You Fall Into?

Researchers have divided faith in America into seven new categories: Sunday Stalwarts, God-and-Country Believers, Diversely Devout, Solidly Secular, Religion Resisters, Relaxed Religious and Spiritually Awake.

$3.8 Billion Paid Out to Abuse Victims by Catholic Church

In a new report from BishopAccountability the out-of-court settlements and civil suit cases have cost the church a staggering $3.8 billion as a result of the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal.

Pastors: If You Think Your Paycheck Is Shrinking, You’re Right

A new GuideStone Financial Resources and LifeWay Christian Resources survey finds pastor pay for full-time Southern Baptists lagged behind the growth in the cost-of-living over the past two years.

Are Chinese Officials Behind Closure of This Beijing Church?

Communist officials are applying more pressure to the Chinese church. Last April, government authorities asked Zion church in Beijing to install 24 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the building for “security.” The church refused and now it's lost its lease.

Archaeologists Believe They’ve Found Site of Jesus’ First Miracle

Based on a new discovery, archaeologists believe the place where Jesus turned water into wine is a dusty hillside five miles further north than previously believed.