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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Texas Shooting, Threatens 'Defenders Of The Cross' With 'Harsher' Attacks
The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack outside a Prophet Mohammed cartoon contest in Texas and warned that in the future, far worse attacks will be carried out against "the defenders of the cross."

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Mother's Day 2015 Gift Ideas for Church Ladies, and Christian Wife, Mothers, Mother-in-Law, Daughters in Your Life
This Mother's Day, honor the Godly mother, mother-in-law, or wife in your life with one of these thoughtful, unique gifts.

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Parents of Slain Penn. State Trooper Forgive Son's Killer Eric Frien: 'Our Christian Faith Allows Us to Grieve Differently Than the World'
The parents of a Pennsylvania state trooper who was shot and killed by an anti-government survivalist have said they forgive their son's attacker, explaining that their Christian faith allows them to grieve in a manner "different than the world carries."

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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Say '19 Kids and Counting' Is a 'Family Ministry,' Having Grandchildren Is 'Ten Times Better' Than They Imagined
'19 Kids and Counting' stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar recently opened up about their growing brood of grandchildren, emphasizing that it is "ten times better" than they could have imagined.

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National Day of Prayer 2015 Expected to be Observed by Millions, Will Focus On 1 Kings 8:28: 'Lord, Hear Our Cry'
The 64th annual National Day of Prayer is expected to have its largest number of participants in over 60 years on Thursday, May 7 in what organizers are calling an "unprecedented opportunity to see the Lord's healing and renewing power made manifest."

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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.