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NBA Veteran Al Horford, Whose ‘Purpose in Life Is To Please God,’ Faces the Team That Drafted Him in First Round of Playoffs

As the Celtics have taken a two-game lead over the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of NBA playoffs, veteran center Al Horford is leading with his faith as he faces off against the team that drafted him in 2007. 

How the Teen Mental Health Crisis Is Turning Some Youth Pastors Into First Responders

Young people, youth pastors say, are pushing the church to be more willing to talk about mental health.

What an ‘Asian American Apostate’ Had to Offer a Christian University After Losing His Faith

A scathing critique of the evangelical culture at a Christian university in pre-Trump America.

‘Pedophiles Don’t Belong in Churches’—Police Arrest Man Protesting Pastor Who Allegedly Solicited Sex From a Minor

On Sunday, April 6, police arrested Jamie Thomas, who was protesting outside Rock Church International in Virginia Beach, Virginia, challenging the church over the alleged crimes of its pastor, John Blanchard.

Charles Stanley, Influential Pastor and Author, Dies at Age 90

Dr. Charles Stanley, Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Atlanta, founder of In Touch Ministries, and former SBC president, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning at the age of 90.

‘Take Steps Now’ Against Gun Violence, Says ERLC President to Tennessee Lawmakers

Brent Leatherwood, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, is urging Tennessee lawmakers to pass recent gun-reform proposals made by Gov. Bill Lee.

‘Christian Sharia’—MSNBC Host Equates Pro-Life Policies With Christian Nationalism

MSNBC host Ali Velshi has offered some strong words to pro-life advocates, characterizing laws that restrict access to abortion as "Christian Sharia." 

Terrorists Kill 33 Christians in Village in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists killed 33 Christians in an attack Saturday night through the early hours of Sunday (April 15-16) in Kaduna state, Nigeria.