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Candace Cameron Bure Says She Doesn't Want Fans to Put Her on Pedestal: 'I'm a Sinful Human Being'
Actress Candace Cameron Bure has said that while she tries to "honor" God in both her public and personal life, she doesn't want fans to put her on a pedestal, as she - like all of us - is a "sinful human being" who makes mistakes.
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Pastor Charged With 8 Felonies After Impregnating 14 Y/O Girl Told Wife He Was 'Full of Lust'
A 22-year-old Colorado Springs Pastor charged with eight felonies after impregnating a 14-year-old girl admitted to his wife that his "behavior was wrong" and that he carried out the crime because he was "full of lust."
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Archbishop Of Canterbury Praises Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for Choosing to Make 'Vows Before God'
Justin Welby, the archbishop Of Canterbury, has congratulated Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle on their engagement and said he is "so happy" the couple has chosen to "make their vows before God."
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Cambridge University Chapel Holds Services for LGBT Community to Show Christianity is 'Inclusive' Regardless of Sexuality
In an effort to be more "inclusive," three Cambridge University colleges are holding special new chapel services for gay and transgender individuals to create a "safe sacred space" and show that Christianity can be welcoming of anyone, regardless of "sexuality or gender identity."
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Christian Missionary Kidnapped by Nigerian Cult Shot and Killed After Singing 'Amazing Grace'
A Christian missionary kidnapped in Nigeria was murdered after playing the popular hymn "Amazing Grace" on his acoustic guitar to cheer up his fellow captives, a sobering new report has revealed.
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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.
