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Tullian Tchividjian Apologizes for 'Slipping,' Calls Tim Keller an 'Older Brother and Mentor,' Encourages Unity
In blog post written earlier today, Pastor Tullian Tchividjian reflect on his exit from The Gospel Coalition. He apologizes for his part in the issue and says that despite their differences, he views the other pastors at TGC as brothers in Christ.
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Stripper Possessed by Demons Experiences Freedom Through the Gospel
Julia, a former exotic dancer, struggled with demon possession and issues of self-worth for many years before finding freedom through a relationship with Christ. Today, she is an active Christian who wants to inspire others through her story.
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LeVar Burton's 'Reading Rainbow' Kickstarter Raised Over $1 Million Goal in 1 Day
LeVar Burton's campaign to reintroduce the popular TV show "Reading Rainbow" has gone above and beyond expectations, garnering two million dollars in less than 24 hours.
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After Drowning, Woman Experiences Heaven and Talks with Angels
Dr. Mary Neal was on a lighthearted kayaking vacation when she drowned in a treacherous body of water in Chile. During this time, she went to heaven and met angels, who told her it was not yet her time. Mary tells her story to encourage others about the tremendous love of God.
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California School Systems Honor a Sexual Predator; Parents, Religious Groups Respond
The state of California recently commemorated Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician to successfully run for public office the state. However, Milk was also a known predator who preyed on young boys. The American Family Association is speaking out, calling this action a "twisted definition of education."
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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.
