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Rima Fakih: Former Muslim Miss USA Converts To Christianity
Although former Miss USA winner Rima Fakih comes from a Shia Muslim family, she said it was only when she went to a U.S. university that she connected with her Muslim roots. Reports are that she recently changed faiths to Christianity. Some people believe it is due to marriage arrangements with Wassim Salibi, who is a wealthy music producer and Maronite (Catholic) Christian. Fakih was believed to be the first Muslim to win the title when she was crowned Miss USA in 2010.
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Mother's Day 'Single Mom Style' Tips, Bible Verses to Celebrate, #DearMama Tribute Trends
Mother's Day comes with mixed emotions for some mothers who face the observance in a solo capacity. It's probably the one day of the year that single mothers would like to turn over life's reins to someone else so they can step back, relax and simply appreciate. For women who experienced being "married moms" to then becoming "single moms," due to death or divorce, there some steps to take to enhance the positive, pleasant outcomes from the holiday.
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Michelle Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting' to Mothers: 'Where God Guides, He Provides!'
Matriarch of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality television show, Michelle Duggar, shared in her most recent blog a life-lesson moment from years ago when she said she felt completely overwhelmed at 1 a.m. while folding laundry, and threw herself toward God.
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Church Seat Dispute Leads To Deadly Shooting In Pennsylvania, Shooter Faces 20 Years' Prison
A Pennsylvania man who opened gun fire on, and killed, another worshipper in front of a packed congregation on April 23 at a Montgomery County church was since charged with manslaughter. The shooter faces a prison sentence of up to two decades. Storms will be arraigned Thursday afternoon.
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Kirk Cameron: 'Growing Pains' Actor Teaches 'Wives Should Follow Husbands' Lead'
Former "Growing Pains" television star Kirk Cameron, 45, continues on a nationwide marriage-focused speaking tour, giving advice to couples, and one of his recent, controversial messages is launching debates. The Evangelical Christian speaker said the key to a successful marriage is a submissive wife.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
