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Originally published in Morning Star News Several families are in hiding after tribal animists in Chhattisgarh state, India threatened to kill them for reporting a mob attack to police last week that sent 21 Christians to hospitals, sources said. Armed with bamboo sticks, iron rods, bows and arrows and iron […]
Originally published in Christiantiy Today As coronavirus cases surge again nationwide the Supreme Court late Wednesday barred New York from enforcing certain limits on attendance at churches and synagogues in areas designated as hard hit by the virus. The justices split 5-4 with new Justice Amy Coney Barrett in the […]
Originally published in redstate.com Since the time various shutdowns, stay-at-home orders, et cetera, were enacted to “slow the spread” of Covid-19, the list of businesses and activities considered “essential” has been illogical at best. In California, marijuana dispensaries and liquor stores have remained open, while gyms and churches have been […]
By Jeannie Law — Originally published in The Christian Post Worship leader Josh Baldwin was among the thousands who joined Bethel songwriter Kalley Heiligenthal as she prayed for the resurrection of her daughter, Olive, who died last December. Nearly a year later, Baldwin says that prayer of faith shifted everything in […]
By Michael Foust — Originally published in Christian Headlines A federal appeals court last Friday issued a landmark free-speech ruling by striking down two local Florida ordinances that prohibit a type of therapy for children and teens who have unwanted same-sex attractions. It was the first ruling of its kind […]
By Brandon Showalter — Originally published in The Christian Post After 18 years of ministry at Bethel Church in Redding, California, senior pastors Eric and Candace Johnson have announced that they will be formally stepping down in February. The couple, who have inhabited the senior pastoral roles for the past […]
Originally published in CBN News Many well-known Christian prophets in recent months declared President Donald Trump would win a second term. While some in the Church now doubt that, others – like intercessory prayer leader Dutch Sheets – are calling for believers to stand firm with the prophets and listen for […]
Originally published in Charisma News Victor Glover has made history. He’s not only the first Black astronaut ever to begin a full six-month stint on the orbiting lab with NASA, but he’s taking the James 2:20 admonition, “faith without works is dead” to another dimension. The SpaceX Crew Dragon is […]
Originally published in The Christian Post An Iranian Christian convert, who is serving a six-year prison sentence, has received 80 lashes for drinking communion wine. He is the second convert to receive such a punishment in just over a month. Article 18, a London-based nonprofit that exposes abuses against Christians […]
Originally published in Christian Headlines Dolly Parton’s April donation of one million dollars (R15.5 million) to research for a coronavirus vaccine has helped researchers develop a promising vaccine with a 94.5% effectiveness against infection. In April, the singer-songwriter said she was donating to Vanderbilt University after her friend and doctor, […]