Originally published in Charisma News Doctors gave Glenn Hicks a “death date.” He was diagnosed with stage 3 bone cancer on Dec. 14. Six weeks later, the cancer had spread and advanced to stage 4. According to the Enneking staging system for bone cancers, stage 3 means the cancer has […]
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Suicide of Rick Warren’s son highlights need for Church to address mental Illness
Originally published in Charisma News Condolences are pouring in for Pastor Rick Warren after his 27-year-old son, Matthew, committed suicide over the weekend. Matthew had suffered from mental illness long before taking his own life. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, says his heart stands broken […]
US pastor imprisoned in Iran writes of torture
Joy of Lord and power to forgive sustaining him — Abedini Originally published in God Reports Pastor Saeed Abedini, a US citizen of Iranian descent imprisoned in Tehran, tells of the torture he has endured for his faith as well as the joy that comes with forgiving his perpetrators in […]
Pornography leads to sexual assault among young children
Originally published in Charisma News Pornography and sexual promiscuity are destroying a generation of young people in England according to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) which reports that from 2009 to 2012 more than 5 000 sexual assaults in England involved a child perpetrator […]
New pope elected: Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina
Originally published in Christian Post Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76 of Argentina is the new pope to succeed Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.Cardinal Jorge Mario. Bergoglio, who is the first non-European Roman Catholic Pope and the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, chose the papal name Francis. He has served as […]
Benny Hinn remarriage ‘a miracle’
By Steve Strang — Originally published in Charisma News Evangelist Benny Hinn and his ex-wife Suzanne were remarried on Sunday after being divorced since 2011. The Hinns’ divorce was widely reported and represented the latest of several high-profile Christian leaders who have recently divorced. Pastor Jack Hayford, Suzanne’s father Roy […]
Benny and Suzanne Hinn remarrying in March
Originally published in CBN News After a highly publicised divorce, evangelist Benny Hinn and his wife, Suzanne, announced they will remarry in March. The news follows a yearlong process of reconciliation. “I want you to receive this good news because our Lord Jesus has done a great and miraculous thing […]
Christian music legend Carman diagnosed with cancer
Originally published in Charisma News Christian music artist Carman Licciardello, known by his stage name “Carman,” has been diagnosed with cancer. The musician and evangelist wrote on his Facebook page Thursday morning: “I have delayed writing this but those of you I call friends and supporters, who have prayed for […]
Prayer shockwave to hit globe in March
SHOCKWAVE is an exciting global prayer movement, hosted by Open Doors, that focuses on uniting youth and young adults, from all over the world, together in prayer for the persecuted Church. The theme for SHOCKWAVE 2013 is ‘Prayer and Unity’ and over the course of March 1 to 3 “we […]
Pope resigns, saying he no longer has strength to fulfill ministry
Originally published in Charisma News Pope Benedict said today he will resign on February 28 because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office, becoming the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to take such a step. The 85-year-old pope said he had noticed that […]