• Mark Driscoll Preaches First Church Sermon Since Resignation from Mars Hill, Receives Standing Ovation

  Pastor Mark Driscoll, who resigned from Mars Hill church last October amid controversy regarding his leadership style, received a standing ovation from the congregation of Gold Creek Community Church in Mill Creek after he delivered a poignant sermon about trusting in the Lord.

  

• Ascension Day 2015: Meaning, Context, Bible Verses, and Why It's Important for Christians

  Ascension Day marks the the 40th day of Easter, and commemorates Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven following his death and resurrection, as recorded in the passages found in Luke 24:50-51 and Acts 1:8-11.

  

• '19 Kids and Counting's Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Post Sweet Photos of Baby Israel David: 'We are So Blessed'

  "19 Kids and Counting" stars Jill and Derick Dillard are loving every moment of parenthood, and enjoy sharing photos of their newborn son, Israel David Dillard, on social media.

  

• Republican-Majority House Passes 20 Week Abortion Ban: 'An Important Step in Protecting The Unborn'

  The U.S. House of Representatives voted 242-184 Wednesday to pass a bill that will ban most late term abortions after 20 weeks gestation, drawing praise from the pro-life community.

  

• Christians Planting Churches in Pakistan Receive Death Threats from Muslims: 'Convert to Islam, or We Will Make an Example of You'

  Christian leaders in Lahore, Pakistan have received death threats from Muslims over the past few months because of their involvement in the building of churches in the area, AsiaNews has revealed.