-
ISIS' Overtaking of Palmyra Marks 'Fall of a Civilization' as Fears Mount for Region's Historic Ruins, Statues
Experts have warned that the Islamic State's swift overtaking of the city of Palmyra, Syria marks the "the fall of a civilization", as the militant group is known for its brutal destruction of historic artifacts and structures.
-
Rifqa Bary, Who Converted From Islam to Christianity, Shares Her Miraculous Journey: 'The Love Of God Overwhelmed Me'
Rifqa Bary, the Ohio woman who made national headlines in 2009 when she ran away from her Muslim family after secretly converting to Christianity, recently opened up about her radical conversion, explaining that she left Islam after experiencing the love of God "in such a way where I had to give myself and I couldn't hold back and I had to leave."
-
#ToyLikeMe: Toy-Making Company Makies to Sell 'Beautiful' Dolls with Disabilities, Birthmarks
A British toy-making company Makies has started producing dolls that have walking aids, hearing aids and birthmarks, promoting the idea that it's important for children to see their disabilities reflected as normal and beautiful.
-
China's President Xi Says 'Religions Must Be Free of Foreign Influence' as Province Drafts Regulations on Church Crosses
China's president warned Wednesday that religions must be independent from foreign influence as Beijing seeks alternate measures to to control Christianity and its rapid growth within the country.
-
Chinese Woman Ordered to Undergo Late-Term Abortion Permitted to Keep Child Following Public Outrage
A pregnant woman from China who was ordered to have a late-term abortion after she moved to an area with different rules on the one-child policy has been told she can keep the baby amid public outrage.
-
Not just a hot meal, ROLF Thanksgiving Fair testifies of powerful community impact by serving the body, soul, and spirit
One of the most vibrant ministries of the River of Life Foundation (ROLF) is its food pantry program and facilities. Their program serves over 15,000 families, an estimated 45,000 people, per month. A key component of this outreach is the annual Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon, an event designed to give back to the community. This year, the event will be held on November 16th.
-
Asia Theological Association Thailand Consultation: Theology Meets Art
The Asian Theological Association (ATA) is organizing a Theological Consultation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on the theme of “Theology and the Arts,” and this year's consultation calls not only for the exploration of dissertation proposals on the intersection of theology and the arts but also for proposals for creative arts projects.
-
“Fly With ACTS” 10th anniversary documentary coming to theaters in Taiwan, revealing the stories of cross-cultural mission in Africa
A documentary film, “Fly With ACTS”, showcasing the journey of Chinese church missions in Africa will be released in Taiwan theaters on November 24. The documentary follows the works of ACTS (Africa Career Training School) and their ten years of ministry.
-
ABS launches Comic Commentaries: visually enhancing the experience of mediating on Word of God
The Alliance Bible Seminary (ABS)’s mobile Bible meditation platform “Erdao Meditations (尔道自建)” has recently launched comic versions of the scriptural commentaries it provides.This innovative initiate transforms previous devotionals into comic format, enhancing the depth of meditation and witnessing the truth more powerfully.
-
Franklin Graham congratulates President-elect Trump: ‘I pray you will look to God every day for His guidance and wisdom.’
On November 6, Pastor Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), publicly congratulated President-elect Donald J. Trump on winning the presidential election in a Facebook post, stating, “I pray that you look to God every day for His guidance and wisdom.”
