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Former Prostitute Annie Lobert Reveals the Truth about ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ How Christ Redeemed Her Past
Once involved in the type of abuse displayed in “Fifty Shades of Grey,” former call girl Annie Lobert shares her testimony of Christ’s redemption in an “I am Second” video. Lobert, who came to know the love of Christ after years of prostitution, reveals that the underlying desire in abusive relationships is often a need for the kind of love that only God can give.
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Dr. Bob Sears: Mandatory Vaccination Violates Patient Rights, Not the Answer to Measles
California pediatrician Dr. Robert Sears shares his thoughts on measles and the recent proposed legislation that, if passed, would infringe upon a patient's right to decline vaccination.
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Teach Your Children How the Bible Points to Jesus Christ
We are commanded to teach our children the word of God, but how do we help them to truly see and savor Christ? According to Christian author Ed Stetzer, as many as 70% of those who had regularly attended church during high school leave the church as young adults. This staggering statistic suggests that many children are likely being taught the stories of the Bible in a way that misses the message of the Bible.
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Rick Warren Preaches ‘Most Important Message’ of His Life: Why God Made Us – on Living With Purpose
In a sermon entitled, “Why God Made You,” Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in California explained five simple but profound truths which help us understand why we are here. “If I only had one sermon to preach, it would be this message – to teach you why God made you and what you’re supposed to do with your life,” he says.
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Valentine’s Day 2015 Weekend Movies: 'Old Fashioned' Love Story to Compete With 'Fifty Shades of Grey' In Box Office
An independent film about chivalry and godly romance is set to compete with "Fifty Shades of Grey" opening Valentine's Day weekend in theatres across the nation. The makers of "Old Fashioned," who also created "God's Not Dead," wanted to give movie-goers a godly alternative for the widely popular novel series-turned-film, which glorifies sexual manipulation and emotional abuse.
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
