Ukrainian Church Celebrates First Christmas Out From Under Russia’s Thumb
On Monday, January 7, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church held its first service after splitting from the Russian Orthodox Church. It is unclear what the long-term ramifications of this religious divide will be.
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The elders of Harvest Bible Chapel have announced their intention to drop the lawsuit against five critics of the church and James MacDonald in particular.
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A church in Gainesville, Florida, is paying for the burial plots of five children who were killed in a car crash last Thursday afternoon, and the children's pastor is grateful.
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The day before the largest church in the Middle East was scheduled to open, a bomb threat almost derailed the unveiling. It also claimed the life of a police officer.
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Pop star Selena Gomez wants to stop human trafficking. She has been volunteering as an intern with A21, an organization dedicated to abolishing modern-day slavery throughout the world.
Colts Coach Shows That ‘All Callings Matter’
Frank Reich has been involved in the NFL for several years now, but he has also served the church in a couple of different capacities.
Small Church Loses 5 Children in Fiery Crash in Florida
A crash on Interstate 75 in Florida has claimed the lives of five children traveling to Disneyworld in a church van.
Irish Church’s Video Takes Off for All the Right Reasons
A Facebook video posted by a church in the city of Lisburn, Northern Ireland, has gone viral in a small way. The members filmed themselves doing various activities to the song “My Lighthouse” by the band Rend Collective.
In the Most Diverse U.S. Congress to Date, Christians Still Majority
While the 116th Congress is the most diverse one to date in the United States, it is still predominately represented by Christians. In fact, the percentage of Christians in Congress is higher than the percentage of Christians in the general public.
Falwell Reasons It’s Not Hypocritical to Support Trump
In a recent interview with The Washington Post, Jerry Falwell Jr. explained why he persists in being among the evangelicals Trump relies on for support, despite behavior that many would argue directly opposes the teachings of Christianity.
Evangelicals Visit Saudi Prince as ‘Ambassadors for Christ’
Saudi Arabia religion rights are on the minds of evangelical delegates from the United States. A group of leaders met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a series of 'relationship-building exercises."
“I’m in God’s Will”: NFL Hall of Famer Attempts Suicide—21 Years Later, He Reveals...
Ahead of an upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary about his life, two-sport athlete Deion Sanders is speaking out about the struggles that led...
“Jesus Was a Migrant” Emblazoned on Houston Church Walls
On Sunday night, members of Indivisible Houston, a progressive group fighting for immigration reform, proclaimed the message "Jesus was a migrant" throughout the city. During...
Craig Jutila, Beloved Kidmin Leader, Dies While Snowboarding
The kidmin community was rocked on December 26 with word of a tragic skiing accident involving well-known and popular ministry leader Craig Jutila.
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Satanic Temple Holiday Display Dubs the Snake Hero of the Fall
The Satanic Temple's 'Snaketivity' monument is featured at the Illinois Capitol rotunda, next to Hanukkah and nativity displays.
Almost 700 Catholic Clergy in Illinois Accused of Sexual Abuse
The attorney general for the state of Illinois has revealed findings from an ongoing investigation into the Catholic Church. She has accused almost 700 clergy members of sexually abusing children, and this number is much higher than the church’s own initial estimate of 185.
This Is Not a Joke: John Crist Slams Lauren Daigle Critics
John Crist has some strong words for Lauren Daigle's critics who are questioning whether or not she is a Christian based on her statements on homosexuality.
FBI Releases 472-Page Report on Threats to Billy Graham
The FBI has just made public 472 pages of documents showing how the enemies of Billy Graham communicated various threats against him, as well as against other high-profile contemporaries of his.
The Harvest and James MacDonald Controversy Explained
Note from the Editor:
Since the publishing of this article, several developments have occurred at Harvest Bible Chapel. On January 7, 2019, Harvest elders announced...
Kenny Foreman, Founder of Cathedral of Faith, Passes Away at 88
Kenny Foreman, founder and pastor of the Cathedral of Faith megachurch in San Jose, California, passed away on Dec. 16th. The Mercury News of...
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