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Beth Moore on What She's Learned as Victim of Sexual Assault; Urges Parents to Teach Children to Say 'No'
Popular speaker and teacher Beth Moore has reflected on what she's learned as a victim of sexual assault and encouraged parents to teach their children to confidently use the word "no" when it comes to unwanted sexual advances.
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Family of Miss Iraq Forced to Flee After Receiving Death Threats Over Instagram Photo Alongside Miss Israel
The family of Iraq's contestant in the Miss Universe Pageant were forced to flee the country due to threats to their lives over her posting on social media photos taken with Miss Israel.
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Pastor Thwarts Armed Robbery on Bible Study by Invoking Name of Jesus: 'The Power of God is Real'
Dr. Julius Zant, a Maryland pastor, has shared how he deflected a robbery attempt by invoking the name of Jesus - an incident he said proves "the power of God is real."
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Wedding Date Revealed; Couple Praised for 'Commitment to Faith' by Archbishop of Canterbury
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry next year at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
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Dr. R.C. Sproul Dies at 78: John Piper, John MacArthur Reflect on Life, Ministry of Famed Theologian
Theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, R.C. Sproul, 78, passed away Wednesday afternoon, the ministry has revealed. On social media, pastors remembered his life and ministry.
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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.
