Originally published in Lifesite News At 12.30 a.m. local time the Irish parliament voted 127-31 in favor of legislation that allows abortion through all nine months of pregnancy where the life of the mother is at risk which notably includes if the mother threatens suicide. Speaking outside the Dáil today, […]
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Texas House bans abortions 20 weeks after pregnancy
The Texas House of Representatives approved sweeping abortion restrictions on Tuesday, including a ban after 20 weeks of pregnancy and tougher standards for clinics that perform the procedure. The vote of 98-49 came after a full day of sometimes emotional debate. Before the measure can head to the state Senate, it […]
At 100m downloads, YouVersion Bible app changing how people read the Word
Wednesday marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of Apple’s iTunes store. One of the first and most popular free apps, the Bible App by YouVersion, is likewise making history of its own. On Sunday, YouVersion reached the colossal milestone of 100 million downloads, joining major brands like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter […]
First-ever Ex-gay Pride Month to be held in US
Originally published in Christian Post Members of the ex-gay community are celebrating the first-ever “Ex-Gay Pride Month” and have asked President Obama to issue a proclamation to recognize the rights of the ex-gay community and to commemorate their month, just as he’s done for the LGBT community with “Gay Pride […]
Christian voices from the Egyptian revolution
By World Watch Monitor Who stole Egypt? The answer depends on who you ask among the thousands of Egyptians who have swarmed the streets across the country since Sunday (June 30), either to force President Mohamed Morsi out of office, or to support him. “Now we’re seeing the revolution being […]
Welsh outpouring enters 12th week
An outpouring of God’s Spirit in a church in Wales has entered its 12th week with reports of salvations, healings and dramatically impacted lives at special nightly meetings. The so-called Welsh outpouring has attracted visitors from all over the world to Victory Church in Cwmbran, says Pastor Richard Taylor in […]
Top female porn star finds Jesus
By Mark Ellis — Originally published in Godreports In 2010, Maxim Magazine named her one of the top female porn stars in the world. Little did they know, she was already on a rocky road to sanctification as a new creature in Christ. Brittni, who used the professional name Jenna […]
Tightrope walker prayed way across Grand Canyon
Originally published in Christian Post High wire artist Nik Wallenda constantly prayed to Jesus as he walked without a harness on a 1 400-foot (426.7m) long high-wire across a 1 500-foot (457.2m) tall gorge near the Grand Canyon on Sunday, successfully completing the death-defying feat that was broadcast live on […]
TEN aims to equip hundreds of thousands to disciple new believers in Africa
Hundreds of churches in seven Southern African nations will participate in a live simulcast event in September at the launch of a campaign that aims to equip hundreds of thousands of men and women to disciple new leaders. The ambitious Teach Every Nation (TEN) campaign is the dream of US-based […]
‘Sexless’ now official birth certificate status in Australia
Originally published in Charisma News A man in Australia who claims to be neither a man nor a woman has been officially recognized by Australian authorities as “sexless” on his birth certificate. Norrie May-Welby, a British expat, was born a man but had a sex change operation in 1990 when […]