Originally published by Christian Today Franklin Graham has called Christians to stand against the global “Christian genocide”, saying that 100 000 believers are killed every year for their faith. Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse and an outspoken conservative evangelical commentator, was speaking as he opened a four-day conference in Washington […]
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Tornado shreds church, spares 45 praying in the hallway
Originally published in Charisma News Tornadoes in East Texas tore through homes, offices and churches — but didn’t touch the hallway where 45 people were crying out to God. “Praise God because we walked out,” Monica Hughes, a youth pastor, says. Around 45 people were at St John the Evangelist […]
Christian politician shares Easter message in Canadian Parliament
Originally published in The Christian Institute A Canadian politician received a standing ovation last week after he shared the gospel in the Canadian Parliament. Speaking about freedom of religion, Christian MP Ted Falk highlighted the important role of Judeo-Christian values in the formation of the country. Easter, the time when […]
US defunds UN’s aid for forced abortions in China
Originally published in CBN News It’s no secret that China’s strict two-child policy has ended countless unborn babies’ lives through forced abortions. Now, President Donald Trump is taking a stand against China’s forced abortions by cutting funds to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). “This determination was made based on […]
Neil Gorsuch sworn in as 113th Supreme Court Justice
Originally published in Christianity Daily Judge Neil Gorsuch was sworn in as the 113th Supreme Court Justice on Monday, filling a seat that has been vacant since the passing of the late Justice Antonin Scalia in February 2016. “I am humbled by the trust placed in me today,” Gorsuch, 49, […]
Ex-Satanist radically saved and baptised
Originally published in CBN News The founder of a satanic church in Texas has converted to Christianity. Jacob McKelvy, formerly known as Jacob No, was instrumental in bringing together a group of “Luciferians” to form a Luciferian church. But on February 5 2017, McKelvy and his wife renounced their ties […]
Amazing mom’s extreme couponing feeds over 30 000 people
Originally published in Charisma News Extreme couponing is certainly one way for families to save a boatload of cash, but for one mom it has also become an avenue to help feed tens of thousands of hungry mouths. Through her motto, “Love God. Love Others. Serve the World,” Lauren Puryear […]
Trump’s new travel ban offers no priority for persecuted religious minorities
Originally published in Ecumenical News US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 6, amending his controversial January 27 executive order that banned refugee resettlement for seven — now six — Muslim-majority countries. The new order removed specifications that would have given persecuted religious minorities priority in the […]
Oregon bakers finally get their day in court
Melissa and Aaron Klein finally had their day in court—four years after losing their business for declining to create a cake for a same-sex wedding. Yesterday, the Kleins’ attorneys told the Oregon Court of Appeals a state agency’s claim against the Kleins misapplied state law, usurped both the Oregon and […]
Chaplain jeered for praying at town hall meeting turns the other cheek
“I was simply praying in the name of a very real person named Jesus who says to love your enemies, care for the poor, and turn the other cheek,” said All Louisiana State chaplain Michael Sprague. He was responding to the response when he prayed in the name of Jesus […]