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Amazon’s Alexa Now Helps Christians Connect People with God Through Meditation, Prayer App
July 18, 2017: Alexa, Amazon's version of Siri, is now able to help Christians deepen their relationship with God and grow in their faith through the Abide Flash Briefing skill.
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Teenage Girl Rescued from Sex Trafficking Industry Recounts Horror: 'I was Beaten and Abused'
July 17, 2017: A teenage girl from Bangladesh has recounted the horrors she endured as a victim of sex trafficking, including being "beaten, abused and locked in a room" and forced to have sex with countless men.
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Al Mohler on Eugene Peterson: 3 Things Every Christian Should Take Away from Same-Sex Marriage Ordeal
July 17, 2017: Al Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, has said that Eugene Peterson's inconsistent replies when asked about his support for same-sex marriage did "massive damage to his reputation" and shared the three things every Christian should take away from the ordeal.
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Support for 'Young-Earth Creationist' View of Origin of Humans at All-Time Low: Poll
Support for the "Young Earth" creationist view of the origin of humans is at an all-time low - even among Christians, according to new polling data, which found that just 38% of the American public believes God created humans in their present form at some time within the last 10,000 years.
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Sadie Robertson Gets Real About Body Image Issues in Powerful Instagram Post, Says 'My Identity Lies With God'
July 17, 2017: Sadie Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame has opened up about her experiences with body-shaming and encouraged young women that in an image-obsessed society, it's important to remember that their identity ultimately lies within the hands of God who "fearfully and wonderfully" made them.
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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.
