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Venue Owner’s Actions Highlight the Need for Careful Bible Study

The owner of a Mississippi wedding venue recently refused service to an interracial couple on the basis of her “Christian beliefs.” The owner has since apologized, and the incident is a good reminder of the importance of studying the Bible without assuming we know what it teaches.

Drew Brees Blames Misleading Headline for Bring Your Bible to School Day Criticism

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees wasn't expecting the backlash he experienced after appearing in a promotional video for Focus on the Family's Bring Your Bible to School Day. He blames a misleading headline for the criticism.

Church Offers Worship, Fellowship on Both Sides of the Wall

The Border Church is an open air, binational gathering that meets at the U.S-Mexico border between San Diego and Tijuana. In addition to providing a space for worship, the church helps protect an opportunity for those who are separated to have some contact with their loved ones.

Has Benny Hinn Repented of the Prosperity Gospel?

“I’m done with [putting a price on the Gospel]…and frankly, I don’t care what people think about me anymore," Benny Hinn told his followers on Monday. But Hinn's nephew, Costi, is only cautiously optimistic about his uncle's seeming change of heart.

Founder of Same Sex Attraction Conversion Ministry Has Many Regrets

“I was a religious zealot that hurt people. People said they attempted suicide over me and the things I said to them. People, I know, are in therapy because of me.” McRae Game, founder of Hope for Wholeness, says.

Asia Bibi to the World: Please Pay Attention to Those Suffering Like I Was

The Asia Bibi case caught international attention, and Bibi recently opened up about the despair she experienced while imprisoned in Pakistan. In her interview, she begged the world to remember those still suffering as she once was and also called for reforms to the country’s legal processes. 

Churches Train Members to Protect the Flock

As mass shootings become a disturbing new normal in all types of public venues, more churches are taking steps to safeguard congregants through church security training.

Dogs Bring God’s Love to Survivors of Odessa Tragedy

Following the Texas mass shooting that occurred over Labor Day weekend, six golden retrievers have arrived in Odessa to comfort survivors of the tragedy. The dogs are a ministry of the Lutheran church and are specifically trained to provide emotional relief to people who have experienced trauma.