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Ash Wednesday 2016: Date, Meaning, Bible Verses and Christian Traditions
This year, Ash Wednesday falls on February 10, and is a special time when Christians worldwide begin to prepare for Easter -- the celebration of Christ's resurrection -- through fasting, repentance and prayer.
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Christian Author Lauren Chandler Reveals How Parents Can Keep their Marriage Strong
Christian author Lauren Chandler, the wife of Texas megachurch pastor Matt Chandler, recently shared how having children has changed her relationship with her spouse, and offered some advice for parents regarding their marriage.
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Natalie Grant Thanks Fans for Prayers After 8 Y/O Daughter 'Miraculously' Recovers from Collapsed Lung
Christian singer Natalie Grant has thanked fans for their prayers after her 8-year-old daughter suffered a near death experience due to complications from her asthma.
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China's Largest Megachurch Urges Christians to Pray For Pastor Imprisoned after Criticizing Cross Demolition Campaign
Hangzhou's Chongyi Church, the largest government-sanctioned church in China, is urging Christians worldwide to pray for the Rev. Gu Yuese as he faces prison time following his voiced opposition to a campaign to remove crosses from atop churches.
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Milana Vayntrub, AT&T Ad Star and Former Refugee, Launches #CantDoNothing Campaign to Help Syrian Refugees
As the Syrian refugee crisis continues to worsen, one actress is using her platform to encourage Americans to take action by sharing their money, time or voice instead of sitting idly by while thousands suffer.
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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.
