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Billy Graham's Grandson Tullian Tchividjian at Linger Conference 2014: Why Christians are Exhausted
Tullian Tchividjian, son of evangelist Billy Graham's daughter, recently addressed the all-too-common identity and self-worth issues that Christians often struggle with at the Linger Conference in Dallas, Texas.
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Linsanity NBA Trade Rumor: Could Jeremy Lin Return to the Knicks?
As the National Basketball Association (NBA) trade deadline approaches, the Houston Rockets are rumored to be looking to trade Omer Asik - and potentially Jeremy Lin - if the New York Knicks would be willing to trade Tim Hardaway Jr. and Tyson Chandler.
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Rick Warren Releases 'The Daniel Plan' Cookbook for Faith-Based Diet: Get Fit while Eating Clean, Healthy, Tasty Recipes
Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church has created a cookbook to go along with his lifestyle program, "The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life," which emphasizes eating natural foods along with fitness, brain health, faith, and friends.
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Valentine’s Day 2014: History, Thoughtful, Romantic Gift Ideas for Her & for Him
This Valentine's Day, be sure to encourage your spouse with thoughtful words and gifts that will express your gratitude and love for them; below is a list of gift ideas for him and for her, along with a brief history of the romantic holiday. While the historical origin of St. Valentine's Day has its roots in Christianity, the holiday has come to have little religious affiliation and largely focuses on romance and friendship.
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Win a Prom Dress from 'Duck Dynasty' Sadie Robertson, Chance to Work with Sherri Hill on Modest Dress Line
Sadie Robertson fans have the chance to win a prom dress from the "Duck Dynasty" star's modest clothing line in addition to an opportunity to work alongside Sherri Hill designers as they put the finishing touches on the "Sadie Robertson by Live Original Sherri Hill" line.
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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.
