Denzel Washington to Pastor T.D. Jakes: 'I'm here to serve God, here to serve my family'
Denzel Washington, star and director of the new movie titled "Fences," told pastor T.D. Jakes that he is now focusing on being a servant of God.
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Kentucky governor issues proclamation declaring 2017 as 'Year of the Bible'
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has recently issued a proclamation declaring 2017 as the "Year of Bible" for the second year in a row. In his proclamation, he also promoted the statewide Bible-reading marathon, which is scheduled to begin on Jan. 1.
Over 70 percent of Nineveh Plain has been ruined by ISIS, Christian party leader reports
The leader of a Christian political party in Iraq claimed that over 70 percent of Nineveh Plain has been destroyed by the Islamic State.
Palestinians who invaded Jerusalem church file restraining order against pastor
Palestinians who took over a church in East Jerusalem has filed a restraining order against its pastor after they were expelled from the premises by Israeli police on Christmas Day.
Christians in Aleppo celebrate Christmas as city falls back under government control
Christians in Aleppo lit up a giant Christmas tree for the first time in five years with the hope that peace will endure now that the city is back under the full control of the government.
Jihadists who were chasing Christians hear Jesus' voice: 'Why are you persecuting me?'
A militant group who were chasing underground Christians in the Arabian sea were stopped by a sudden dust storm when they reportedly saw Jesus Christ, who spoke to them with a "mighty voice."
Turkish president wants Donald Trump's support in driving ISIS out of Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his intentions to ask Donald Trump for support in driving out the Islamic State from Syria after the president-elect's inauguration on Jan. 20.
Israeli PM orders reassessment of UN ties after vote on settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the reassessment of its ties to the United Nations after the Security Council voted on a resolution last Friday condemning the settlements in the West Bank.
Billy Graham says death is not the end for terminally ill Christians
Famed evangelist Billy Graham encouraged terminally ill Christians not to give up on life and look at their situation from God's point of view so they may realize that death is not the end for them.
Marine who was court-martialed for posting Bible verse takes case to Supreme Court
Monifa Sterling, a U.S. Marine who was court-martialed for refusing to remove Bible verses displayed at her desk, has petitioned for an appeal at the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday.
Mali Christians celebrate Christmas in church for the first time in three years under police protection
Christians in the predominantly Muslim town of Gao, northern Mali have returned to their church to celebrate Christmas under the protection of the police. It was the first service held at the church since it was torched by Islamic extremists when they took over the major towns in northern Mali in ...
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Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.
James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.