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7 Killed in Blast Targeting Lebanese Christian MP
A powerful bomb killed a Christian parliament member in a suburb outside of Beirut Wednesday – a week ahead of Lebanon’s presidential vote.
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China Engaged in 'Softer' Crackdown Ahead of Olympics
China is gearing up for its “coming out party” – otherwise known as the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing – expecting A-list guests that include U.S. President George W. Bush and Academy Award winning director Steven Spielberg.
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8.2 Quake Strikes Indonesia; Triggers Tsunami
A powerful magnitude-8.2 quake struck the west coast of Indonesia Wednesday evening, triggering a small tsunami and sending hundreds of people in affected cities fleeing into the streets.
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Taliban Beat Christian Ex-Hostages for Refusing Islam
Some of the 5 South Korean men freed from captivity last week reported being beaten by their Taliban abductors for refusing to convert to Islam or for protecting their female colleagues, a hospital chief said Monday.
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Korean Pastors Repent for Aggressive Overseas Mission
Pastors from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church met at Youngdong Presbyterian Church in Jongno, downtown Seoul, to reflect on mission works in light of the abduction of 23 Korean church volunteers nearly two months ago in Afghanistan.
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‘I Belong to Jesus’: Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo faces FA warning over goal celebration
Liverpool FC forward Cody Gakpo is set to receive a formal warning from the Football Association (FA) after displaying a Christian message during a recent Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Following a goal, Gakpo lifted his jersey to reveal an undershirt bearing the message “I Belong To Jesus,” raising both hands toward the sky in a clear act of religious expression.
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Jeremy Renner’s ‘My Next Breath’: A testimony of faith, peace, and survival after near-death accident
In his memoir My Next Breath, actor Jeremy Renner opens up about the life-changing snowplow accident that nearly took his life, and the extraordinary sense of peace he felt in the moments before death.
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Michael Brown cleared by investigation — But fellowship church elders still say he’s unfit for ministry
In a development that has stirred both public interest and internal division, the elders of Fellowship Church in Huntersville, North Carolina, have publicly rejected the findings of a months-long investigation that cleared Dr. Michael Brown of any legal or ethical misconduct.
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Jamal Roberts, Mississippi PE teacher and worship leader, wins season 23 of American Idol
Jamal Roberts, a high school physical education teacher from Mississippi and father of three, has been named the winner of American Idol season 23. Known for his deep gospel roots and emotional performances, Roberts captured the hearts of audiences across the country with his authenticity and vocal talent.
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Faith on the Mic: 'American Idol' contestants make bold stand for God
Two contestants on American Idol are gaining attention not just for their talent but for their outspoken Christian faith. Seventeen-year-old Canaan James Hill and 25-year-old Breanna Nix have used their time on the show to glorify God in both word and song.