Today as I woke I remembered that it is the 4th of July, the day celebrated in the United States as Independence Day. This year marks 248 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is a day to remember and celebrate the courage of leaders […]
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McLaughlin-Levrone testifies ‘Anything Is possible in Christ’ after breaking world record
Originally published in Crosswalk.com Two-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone added to her legendary status during a stunning US Olympic trials finals on Sunday in Eugene, Oregon, setting another world record in the 400 m hurdles and beating the second-place runner by two seconds to once again qualify for the […]
Intel boss and You Version founder joining quest for redemptive AI solutions
Gloo, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting the faith ecosystem and releasing its collective might, announced its second annual AI & the Church Hackathon from September 13 to15 in Boulder, Colorado. The event is aimed at rapidly advancing artificial intelligence-based technology to help people flourish and organisations thrive. Gloo will award over $250 […]
US Supreme Court takes up hot topic of gender-altering procedures on children
Originally published in CBN The Supreme Court jumped into the heated debate over experimental transgender procedures on children on Monday, agreeing to hear the case as the Biden administration seeks to block state bans on gender-altering attempts. Twenty-five states have passed bans on gender-altering procedures and several are on hold […]
Tears of emotion as 40 000 in London call for unconditional release of Israeli hostages
Originally published in allisraelnews In the biggest UK show of solidarity since the October 7 Hamas massacres, around 40 000 people marched through London on Sunday, under the banner “United We Bring Them Home”. An array of Jewish, Christian and secular organisations supported the event, organised by the Hostages and […]
Historic weekend sees 12 000 in California commit to Christ in baptism
Originally published in Thrive!News Over 12 000 people were baptised across California, marking the largest synchronised water baptism event in US.history. Organised by Baptize California, this historic event saw hundreds of churches, including Oceans Church, Saddleback Church, and Zoe Church, partnering to make this spiritual milestone possible. The largest gathering took […]
Ex-prisoner reaching 1m for Jesus after divine encounter in jail cell
Originally published in CBN News A former prison inmate who chased fame, money, drugs, and women says he was radically changed during an encounter with the Holy Spirit in his jail cell that changed his “fate from thug life to Christ.” John Robert Hill Junior is better known by his […]
US pro-life activist to serve nearly 5 years in prison for abortion facility blockade
Originally published in The Christian Post A federal judge sentenced pro-life advocate Lauren Handy to nearly five years in prison for organising a blockade at an abortion facility in the US capital. As a result, Handy’s legal team has vowed to challenge what it believes is the “root cause” of […]
Thousands gather at beaches, rivers across US for ‘Summer of Baptisms’
Originally published in CBN News Florida’s beaches, the California coastline, the Texas Gulf, and rivers in the Midwest have become the epicenters for a massive baptism movement that kicked off across the country at the weekend. On Saturday, thousands joined revivalist and Core Group leader Jenny Weaver on the shores […]
Statue of Billy Graham with iconic Scripture verse to be unveiled at US capitol
Originally published in Thrive News A new statue is set to grace the halls of the National Statuary Hall, bearing a profound connection to the legacy of renowned evangelist Billy Graham. The statue, standing at 2.13 m tall and crafted by Charlotte-based artist Chas Fagan, features Graham pointing to an open Bible. What […]