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Shy but Mighty Gospel Legend, Rev. Maceo Woods Dead at 87

A "preacher that played the organ", Rev. Maceo Woods founded Chicago's Christian Tabernacle Church in 1959. An accomplished gospel musician, the Rev. Woods is also remembered as a powerful preacher.

Carman: My Cancer Is Back, Please Pray

Veteran Christian artist Carman recently announced that his cancer, which had been in remission for six years, has returned. He requested that fans join him in praying he would be cancer-free by his birthday on January 19.

Prayers Answered in Australia, But More Rain Needed

While the rain won’t end the drought conditions or put out all the fires, it is a welcome natural phenomenon for the firefighters and an answer to the prayers of many people.

World Watch List 2020: China Is Greatest Threat to Global Religious Freedom

In a press conference about the newly released 2020 World Watch List, Open Doors president and CEO David Curry said he believes that China is creating a "'persecution roadmap' against religious faith."

For the Second Time, Lauren Daigle’s ‘You Say’ Hits Platinum

The popular Christian artist’s song “You Say” has occupied the top of Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs for 69 weeks in a row, garnering it the record for the longest run on that chart.

Muslim Fulani Herdsmen Kill 13 Christians, Wound Three in Central Nigeria

Armed Muslim Fulani herdsmen killed 13 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria on Wednesday (Jan. 8), the same day four students were kidnapped from a Catholic seminary in Kaduna state.

Hillsong Has Raised $1 Million for Bushfire Relief to Date

Senior pastor Brian Houston says the amount raised for Australian bushfire relief doubled within about a week, raising the donation total to $1,000,000 to date.

2020 Should Be the ‘Year of the Bible,’ Says State Senator

Oklahoma state senator Nathan Dahm has filed a resolution, which, if passed, would declare 2020 the “Year of the Bible.” According to Dahm, the resolution would be a step toward returning to the historical roots of the U.S. and would benefit the country moving forward.