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Christian Bakers Accused of Hate Say They Will Continue to Serve God at Whatever the Cost
Aaron and Melissa Klein, the Christian couple who were ordered to pay $135,000 in damages for declining to make a cake for a same-sex wedding, have said their lives are "dedicated" to serving God and obeying His commands - whatever the cost.
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China Arrests Pastor for Refusing to Join State-Run Church, Forces Congregation to Disband
Chinese authorities have detained a church's pastor, renovated the building without permission, and harassed its congregants - all because they refused to join the government-run Three-Self Church.
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Billy Graham: Here's How to Overcome Temptation
We are all tempted on a daily basis. In fact, Jesus himself was tempted by the evil one during his wilderness sojourn (Matthew 4:1-11). When such situations arise, it's important to turn to Christ and ask for the strength to resist temptation, according to evangelist Billy Graham.
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'Fixer Upper' Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines Share Secret to Happy, Successful Marriage
For "Fixer Upper" stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, the secret to happy, successful marriage is simple: encourage one another, and build each other up (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
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Family Christian Stores, Largest Christian Retailer, Closing All Stores after 'Two Very Difficult Years'
Family Christian Stores, the world's largest retailer of Christian books, movies, and other merchandise, has announced it will shut down after 85 years in business, explaining that due to the "changing" retail landscape, it has not been able to "generate the sales necessary to sustain our business."
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Dr. Fenggang Yang analyzes the 2024 election: religious factors come to the fore, huge impact from Evangelicals
Religious factors have shown their significance in the recently called 2024 U.S. elections. Support from the Evangelical Christians have proven critical to Trump’s reelection. Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗), professor of Sociology of Religion at Purdue University, pointed this out in a recent discussion amongst Chinese pastors.
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20 Bible passages to nurture a strong and enduring marriage
There is no magic in prayer verses, but there is power in God’s truth to bring forgiveness, healing, renewal, and restoration, no matter how disastrous things seem to be. God’s touch is broad, His love is immense, and His grace can cover everything. Prayer + God’s Word = Power, this is the formula God works His miracles through. We’ve picked out 20 Bible passages to pray for your marriage with, as listed below:
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Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon Hosted by River of Life Foundation, ROLCC New Wave English Ministry, and Santa Clara Mayor’s Office
Santa Clara, CA – November 1, 2024 – The River of Life Foundation, in collaboration with River of Life Christian Church’s New Wave English Ministry and the Santa Clara City Mayor's Office, is proud to announce the Annual Thanks Giving Fair and Luncheon scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the River of Life Christian Church’s campus
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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.”