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Trinity Broadcasting Network Co-Founder Jan Crouch Suffers Serious Stroke
Prayer alerts are circulating after Jan Crouch, co-founder of the largest Christian TV network Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) suffered a massive stroke Friday. Janice Wendell Bethany "Jan" Crouch, 78, launched TBN with her late husband Paul in 1973.
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Justin Bieber Posts Award Shows Like Billboard Music Are 'Fake,' Lack 'Authenticity'
Before Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber won Best Male Artist at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, a TV camera caught his dead-eyed stare during fellow singer Pink's truly high-flying performance, and viewers buzzed about what he was thinking and why he was reacting in a stoic manner.
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Gospel Singer Kirk Franklin Receives Top 2016 Billboard Music Faith Awards
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin dominated the gospel categories during the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas Sunday evening. The 20-year music veteran from Fort Worth, Texas, was given the Top Gospel Song for "Wanna Be Happy?" He also got two awards for Top Gospel Artist and Top Gospel Album associated with his latest release, "Losing My Religion."
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Guns, Religion Preached at National Rifle Association By Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin gave a speech at the NRA-IRA Leadership Forum in Louisville on Friday that some categorized as focused on religion and guns, telling people that gun rights have preserved other rights. He also nodded to attendees for "taking time to celebrate the greatness of America."
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Americans' Sharply Split about Transgender Bathroom Debate, Poll Indicates
Americans are divided on the debate regarding which public restrooms and locker rooms that transgender people should be allowed to use, according to a new CBS/New York Times poll released Thursday. President Barack Obama's Administration recently issued guidelines to all public schools directing them to allow transgender students to use the bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity, with an implied threat of a loss of federal funding if not followed. This poll, which was conducted after
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
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[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art
Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
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Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison
Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
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Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds
A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.
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Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.