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Thanksgiving 2016: Best Bible Verses To Cultivate Heart of Thanks
Here are twelve Bible verses to help you cultivate a heart of thanks this Thanksgiving season.

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Christian Man Miraculously Survives After Being Hanged By ISIS, Tortured Because He Refused To Deny Christ
A Christian man from a city outside IS' stronghold of Mosul, Iraq has shared how militants hung him from the ceiling of a jail cell and violently tortured him - all because he refused to renounce the name of Jesus Christ.

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Chattanooga Displays Faith, Unity Following School Bus Accident that Left Five Children Dead, Six Injured
Chattanooga, Tennessee has once again shown tremendous strength the face of tragedy after a school bus filled with Woodmore Elementary School children slammed into a tree, turned over, and split in half.

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Christian Forces Retake Ancient Monastery From ISIS; Vow to Rebuild: 'We are Stronger Than They Imaged'
After ousting IS militants from towns near Mosul, Iraq, Christian militias have reported of the devastation the group left behind, including the destruction of precious icons and ancient texts in the 4th-century monastery of Mar Behnam.

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Thanksgiving Day: Christian History, Tradition And Bible Verses On Giving, Gratitude
Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner, and is a perfect time to reflect on the many blessings God has given us throughout the year. While Thanksgiving is a one-day event, the Bible talks about the importance of giving thanks in every season - "... stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at evening ... 1 Chron 23:30."

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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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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.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
