Originally published in Christian News A new survey by World Vision has revealed John 3:16 is the most popular Bible verse in the UK and around the world. The Christian children’s charity reviewed Google search data for the 100-most-read Bible verses on a country-by-country basis. John 3:16: “For God so […]
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US attorney calls FBI arrests of pro-lifers “blatant religious discrimination”
Originally published in Faithwire As questions swirl over the FBI’s arrest of at least 12 pro-life activists, one attorney is calling the incidents behind these detainments “shocking” and perilous. Chelsey Youman, legislative director at Human Coalition, said she’s hearing critics use the term “police state” while discussing what has unfolded. Some are […]
Speakers reciting entire New Testament from memory at 5-day event
Originally published in Christian Headlines People are gathering this week for a special event titled “The Great Recital,” where speakers will recite the entire New Testament from memory, word for word. The event, led by the Institute for Creation Research (ICR), will take place at the ICR’s Discovery Center in Dallas, Texas […]
TikTok revival: 3 000 come to Jesus during live broadcasts
Originally published in God Reports During live broadcasts on TikTok led by singer songwriter Stephen McWhirter, more than 3 000 viewers on the short-video sharing site made decisions to follow Jesus. The born-again former drug addict said the regularly scheduled posts on his TikTok account (@stephenmcwhirtermusic) began a month ago. […]
‘The world Is hungry for the Gospel’: Sean Feucht leads thousands in worship at Times Square
Originally published in CBN News More than 5 000 believers descended on Times Square in New York City last Sunday to sing praise songs as part of worship leader and activist Sean Feucht’s “Let Us Worship” movement. Feucht began leading “Let Us Worship” rallies at the height of the Covid-19 […]
Grandson of famous evangelist is preaching the Word
Originally published in GD Reports The world may know the name of the late beloved evangelist, Billy Graham, and his son Rev. Franklin Graham, but many may not know about another evangelist in the family, William Franklin Graham IV. “I was born Billy Graham’s grandson; I will die one day […]
Pastor who left porn industry shares how he pursues purity now
Originally published in Church Leaders Joshua Broome, a pastor who left a lucrative career in pornography, says walking with God and being fruitful for His Kingdom is a daily process—one that leads to purpose, freedom, and purity of heart. Broome, who leads The Good News Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recently spoke with Richard […]
Pastor shows miraculous signs of life moments before being unplugged for organ donation
Originally published in Charisma News Thirty seven-year-old Baptist pastor Ryan Marlow was about to be unplugged from life support for organ donation when something miraculous happened, halting doctors from taking him into organ removal surgery. The pastor of Grace Baptist Church in North Carolina was hospitalised after getting listeria, which […]
In his final sermon at Saddleback, Rick Warren drives home the purpose-driven life
Originally published in Christian Today In his final sermon as lead pastor of the California-based Saddleback Church last Sunday, Rick Warren returned to the very first message he delivered to a small group of strangers in 1980 to start the church. It was the message of a purpose-driven life that made him […]
California church won’t have to pay huge fines for violating Covid-19 pandemic restrictions
Originally published in The Christian Post An appellate court has ruled that a California church does not have to pay over $200 000 (R3.8 million) in fines for violating gathering restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic. A three-judge panel on California’s 6th District Court of Appeal ruled in favour of Calvary Chapel San […]