Nike Brand Manager's heroin-free life: God did it!
A jail sentence kept him away from heroin after many years of addiction. It was when he was locked up that Jordan Rogers found the freedom he was looking for.
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Church of England experiences huge growth spike...in Finland
The Church of England's thrust to aid in the resettlement of refugees spikes a 20 percent church growth, not in England, but in Finland.
Miracle witnessed on Ben Hur movie set during filming, testifies actor Toby Kebbell
Accidents are not new to any action film and the past two versions of "Ben-Hur" were not spared. 10 lives were lost during the 1925 filming and one died in the 1959 remake. Actor Toby Kebbell said a miracle happened that prevented a similar death in the 2016 film.
First ISIS attack in Russia fails
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed full responsibility for an attack near a Moscow traffic police outpost where two jihadists attacked unsuspecting officers.
Manny Pacquiao argues for restoration of death penalty using the Bible
Eight-division boxing world champion and Filipino senator Manny Pacquiao has made it his next battle to fight against drugs and criminality. The boxing legend is calling for the restoration of capital punishment in a bid to counter the problems, and the wildly popular boxer has used Bible verses in ...
Bishops rebuke Nigeria's health minister over alleged abortion legalization plans
A group of bishops condemned the collaboration of Nigeria's health minister with foreign groups and their plans to encourage Nigerian women to consider contraception, citing that it is anti-life and leads to abortion.
White Christian America: Is the end really near?
In a book that started with an obituary for White Christian America (WCA) and ended with a eulogy, a leading commentator on religion, culture, and politics has spoken about what he describes as the steady decrease of white Protestant Christians over the past four decades. The author arrived at the ...
Pokémon Go lure event 2016: An emerging church strategy?
A church in Cambridge is now more than just a PokéStop. It recently launched a lure community event and it is now catching much more than Pokémon – it has attracted regular church visitors.
Gabby Douglas bullied on social media; Despite gold medals for her country she's accused of jealousy & lack of patriotism
Christian gymnast Gabrielle "Gabby" Douglas is not new to being under the harsh spotlight of social media users, having received criticism regarding her hair during the 2012 London Olympics in which she bagged the gold. At the Rio Olympics, the bombardment has gone to the extreme and has been tough ...
Faith in Jesus changed the course of Australian swimmer Daniel Smith's life
After winning numerous titles at the Australian Junior Championships roughly a decade ago, swimmer Daniel Smith found himself in a drunk-driving accident. Driven by shame, guilt and embarrassment, the teenager turned to drugs and even more alcohol. At the time when he was about to bow out of life's ...
Abbey D'agostina says 'God prepared my heart' after she stops mid-race to help up, encourage fellow athlete to finish race
It was an emotionally charged moment that resounded loudly across the globe. The Olympic spirit was in full display as Christian runner Abbey D'Agostino committed an astonishing selfless act during a qualifier for the 5,000-meter race. However, she has said it was a natural gesture of goodwill that ...
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.