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Originally published in CBN News Sarah Young, the author of the highly successful Jesus Calling devotional, has died. Last month, her publisher, Thomas Nelson, reported that she was in “rapidly failing” health. “We know that Sarah really believes in the power of prayer and prays for her readers every morning,” […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News. Finnish MP and former government minister Päivi Räsänen has stood trial for a second time on charges of “hate speech” over Bible verses she posted on social media. The latest trial, before the Helsinki Court of Appeal, involved three expressions of her Christian faith […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Lawyers for a pro-life activist found guilty of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act by organizing a blockade at a Washington, DC, abortion facility made an emergency request for the activist to be released from jail while she awaits sentencing. […]
Originally published in Baptist Press When Commonwealth of Faith Church in Redford, Michigan, decided to close vacation Bible school with an antique car show on August 27, the date conflicted with Crusin’ Hines, an annual car show that attracts thousands. “‘You guys just need to close yours,’” Crusin’ Hines enthusiasts […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute One of the world’s top female tennis players has given thanks to God after winning a major US tournament. Coco Gauff, who is a member of Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in Florida, won the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio, having already […]
British Christians will soon be expressing their deep sorrow and shame for the detention on a remote island of Jewish people escaping Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. A commemoration and reunion will take place on the Indian Ocean territory of Mauritius from September 6-8, recalling the trauma experienced by […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A thousand Christians have fled their homes and are now sleeping rough after they were targeted by rampaging mobs following an unsubstantiated allegation of blasphemy against the Quran in the town of Jaranwala. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) reports that the level […]
Originally published in Faithwire God can use all things — including a stolen guitar — to draw people toward Himself. Last month, “Let Us Worship” leader Sean Feucht shared on social media his prized 1967 Gallagher guitar had been stolen by a man who broke into his vehicle. A few days later, one […]
Originally published in God Reports After an agonising year in a US jail over an immigration visa application gone awry, Danish evangelist Torben Søndergaard, who rankled leftists in his native land with his unconventional brand of evangelism, has been deported. Court appeals and even the significant support of ICE’s supervising congressman, […]
Originally published in CBN News Hawaii’s governor reports at least 106 people have lost their lives in the wildfires that burned on the island of Maui. The fires are the deadliest to hit a US state in more than 100 years. Their cause is under investigation. Meteorologists say the fast-moving, dry […]