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The most popular Bible verse revealed in new survey

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]