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Doug Phillips Once Again Sued for Using Nanny as 'Personal Sex Object'
Doug Phillips, former president of Vision Forum Ministries, is once again being sued by his former employee for using her as a "personal sex object" over the course of several years. This is the latest development in a long and disconcerting scandal involving Phillips.
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What Is the Meaning of Easter for Christians? Life of Jesus Christ
This Holy Season, Christians reflect on Jesus' life and death and what His resurrection means for those who believe in Him.
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'Heaven Is For Real' Producers Hope Film Will Appeal to All Audiences
The producers of Christian drama "Heaven is for Real" hope that the film uplifts and challenges both Christian and non-Christian audiences and opens doors for further faith-based movie productions.
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'Homeless Jesus' Statue Sparks Controversy in Upscale Community in North Carolina
A statue titled "Jesus the Homeless" has raised mixed emotions in the upscale community of Davidson, North Carolina. While some view the sculpture as "demeaning to the community," others believe it is a refreshingly accurate depiction of the humanity of Christ.
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Christians React to Honey Maid's Pro-Gay Ad, Urge Prayers for Nabisco
Christian organizations and pastors are taking to social media to respond to Honey Maid's controversial pro-gay ads. While some say they will boycott the company, others fear for the traditional family and urge Christians to pray for Nabisco.
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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.
