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9 NBA Players Who Boldly Share Their Christian Faith

The following individuals—nine Christian NBA players, a team chaplain, and a referee—are winners for sharing about eternal victory through Jesus Christ.

‘I Just Chalked It Up to Answered Prayer’—Jase Robertson Says Phil Improved When News About Phil’s Health Went Public

Alan and Jase Robertson gave an update on their father Phil Robertson's health in an interview with Allie Beth Stuckey. Jase explained why he believes his dad improved after the news about Phil's failing health went public, and the brothers also shared news about a recent fall their mother had.

Elevation Church Youth Pastor Fired After Sexual Misconduct Allegations at Previous Youth Ministry Come to Light

Tim Somers, a youth pastor for Steven Furtick’s Elevation Church in North Carolina, has been fired after being accused of engaging in sexual misconduct with students while serving with the youth ministry of Oaks Church in Red Oaks, Texas. 

Pope Francis’ Condition Is Still Critical, but Shows ‘Slight Improvement’

Doctors said there has been a “slight improvement” in Pope Francis’ condition on Monday (Feb. 24) after he suffered a respiratory crisis and blood work showed initial signs of kidney failure over the weekend. Despite the promising report, however, the doctors said their prognosis remains guarded.

Historic Black Churches Receive $8.5 Million in Preservation Grants

Thirty historically Black churches and projects, including those with ties to Civil Rights leaders who led churches and protests across the United States, are receiving grants totaling $8.5 million from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Congolese Christians Massacred Amid Terrorist Advances in Eastern DRC

Recent weeks have brought a wave of concerning news from central Africa’s Democratic Republic of the Congo. This week, local sources revealed the massacre of 70 Christians in DRC's eastern Lubero Territory near the country’s border with Uganda and Rwanda

Prestonwood Pastor and HUD Secretary Scott Turner Quotes Scripture at CPAC, Pledges To Be ‘Servant Leader’

Scott Turner, President Trump’s new secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), told attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 21 that he is “purpose-driven” and passionate about being “your new servant leader.”

Pastor Charged With Beating a Child Allegedly Claimed To Be ‘Divinely Ordained To Chastise Children’

A report from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in Washington states that a pastor in Hazel Dell was arrested for allegedly whipping a 6-year-old child with a belt and that the pastor claims to be ordained by God to administer corporal punishment to children.