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Morgan Freeman to Host New National Geographic Show Exploring Story of God in Culture
Academy-Award winning actor Morgan Freeman will host a new show on National Geographic that explores the story of God in culture and promises to "spur meaningful conversations about God and faith, by believers and nonbelievers alike."
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Ramadan 2015: Why Do Muslims Fast? Dates, History, Traditions and Rules
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and is a time when devout Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours to focus on their spiritual health. This year, Ramadan begins on Thursday, June 18.
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Idaho Republicans Pass Resolution Supporting Use of Bibles Inside Public Schools
The Republican party in Idaho has proposed a resolution calling for support in using the Bible alongside public school curriculum, arguing that citizens of the state "must protect the principles and values that have made us strong."
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Little Girl's Heartbreaking Note to Jesus Discovered in Bible Leads To Arrest of Her Rapist
An 8-year-old girl's heartbreaking letter to Jesus begging for help after suffering two years of sexual abuse was discovered tucked away in a Bible at the child's elementary school, leading to the conviction of her 37-year-old abuser.
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Ancient Assyrian Christian Town Restores Statue of Virgin Mary as Symbol of Peace After Reclaiming Town from Rebels
The Christian Syrian town of Maaloula is celebrating a new statue of the Virgin Mary, which was recently erected in the town's center as a symbol of peace. The figure was established over the weekend in replacement of an earlier statute of the mother of Jesus Christ, which was destroyed in rebel attacks in 2013.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.