The Christian Perspective on Friday the 13th: Superstition vs. Sovereignty
Happy Friday everyone! But uh oh, it is also September 13th... Friday the 13th is a day that, for many, evokes a sense of superstition and unease. Rooted in folklore and popular culture, this day has become synonymous with bad luck, with countless movies, books, and stories reinforcing its reputation. But for Christians, how should we view Friday the 13th? Should we be concerned about the supposed bad luck it brings, or is there a deeper, biblical truth that offers a counter-narrative to this fe
China's National Security Law Enacted in Hong Kong, Overriding 'One Country, Two Systems'
China's President Xi Jinping has signed into law a controversial national security legislation for Hong Kong on Monday, according to Xinhua News Agency. The law was passed without consultation and oversight by Hong Kong's Legislative Council, overriding the principle of 'one country, two systems' in the Basic Law.
Will the World End in 2017 With the Dawning of 'Great American Eclipse'? Leading Evangelists Respond
Will the world end in 2017? With the upcoming "Great American Eclipse", wars, and ongoing terrorism seen around the world, some have speculated that we are indeed living in the End Times.
Royal Australian Navy Is Looking For ‘Devout Muslims’ To Bolster Their Ranks
28 June 2017: It is ironic that the Royal Australian Navy is on the lookout for ‘devout Muslims’ in order to boost their ranks, when so much misery and terror attacks in the name of religion are caused by Muslims themselves who think that they are ridding the world of the ‘worst of creatures’, as per the Quran.
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Christians in India Protest Textbook Calling Jesus ‘Demon,’ Mistake a ‘Typo Error’ Says State Board
June 12, 2017: Christian groups in India are in an uproar over a Hindi textbook that refers to Jesus as a “demon.”
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Study: Playing Video Games And Watching TV Can Cause Cavities In Children
7 June 2017: A University of Toyama research team claims that video games could be the cause of cavities in school children, and it involves watching TV as well. Does this mean candy and chocolate is on the menu again?
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Bill 89: Canada’s New Law Allows Gov't to Seize Children from Homes That Don’t Support LGBTQI
Pro-family advocates in Canada are in an uproar over the newly passed Bill 89, which allows the government to take children away from parents who don’t support the LGBTQI ideology.
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YMCA Celebrates Its 173rd Anniversary
6 June 2017: On 6 June, 1844, George Williams founded the YMCA, otherwise known as the Y or the Young Men's Christian Association. It has since grown to benefit more than 57 million people globally with 125 national associations. 2017 marks the YMCA's 173rd anniversary.
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'Terrible Racist' Who Repented Thanks Anonymously Donates $2K to Black Church
A church with predominantly African American members received a large donation from an anonymous donor who confessed to being a "terrible racist" in the past, but had been "cleansed" of their sin by Jesus Christ.
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Man Says He’s Not Forgotten By God After Being Imprisoned for 35 Years To A Crime He Did Not Commit
If your life is in a mess right now, you can take courage and hope from the story of Gene Mcguire who witnessed the love and faithfulness of God through the 35 years of being imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.
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Memorial Day 2017 Events And Activities
How are you able to spend your time this Memorial Day? Here is a list of things which you can do, and have a happy Memorial Day!
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This Is the Jewish Prayer Mark Zuckerberg Sings to His Daughter Every Night
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg was the principal speaker at Harvard University’s 366th Commencement Day on Thursday, and as he closed his speech, he shared the Jewish prayer he sings over his daughter every night.
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Man Dies Alone with Massive Porn Stash
The news erupted earlier this year with the story of a Japanese man who died with his massive porn stash. Some news outlets claimed that the man was crushed under 6 tons of porn (but that was later shown to be fake news - the man died from a heart attack).
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6-Year-Old Boy’s Touching Video Urges People to Stop Retaliation, Gang Violence: ‘God’s Gonna Make You Safe’
A six-year-old boy pleaded for people to stop killing each other and retaliating in violence. He urged them to trust that God is their “weapon” and He will make them safe.
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Two Gay Men Caned in Indonesia for Engaging in Homosexual Acts
Two gay men were publicly caned in Indonesia on Tuesday after they were caught engaging in homosexual acts.
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Indonesia: Proud ‘Model Muslim Country’ Scrambles to Fight Off Islamic Extremism
WASHINGTON - Tucked inside a sleek modernist room just blocks from the U.S. Capitol sat a hand-picked group of diplomats and scholars invited to take on the weighty task of helping the world's most populous Muslim country resist becoming an Islamic state.
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Texas Governor Signs ‘Sermon Safeguard’ Bill Into Law
Texas governor Greg Abbott signed into law Sunday a bill that protects pastors from being prosecuted for the contents of their sermons.
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Students Want Superintendent to Apologize for Quoting Bible, Praying at Graduation Ceremony
A group of students in Missouri were angered by the district superintendent’s prayer and “religious” speech at the graduation ceremony and want him to issue a public apology.