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Marilyn Laszlo, Bible Translator Who Inspired Missionaries to ‘Come By Here’
Marilyn Laszlo always considered herself a “Hoosier farmgirl.” The 88-year-old died last week just a few miles from her family’s nine-acre property outside Valparaiso, Indiana. But the news of her death was…
Christian Marriage Demands that We Study Our Desires, Not Hide Them
This summer, my husband and I celebrated two decades of marriage. We’ve been together now almost as long as we’ve been apart—a feat made possible by the fact that we married right…
Pastor Yonggi Cho, Founder of World’s Largest Megachurch, Dies at 85
David Yonggi Cho, pastor of the world’s largest megachurch, died Tuesday morning, his church said in a press release. He was 85. Cho is the founder of Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South…
‘May the Holy Spirit be With Us’: Early Rain Covenant Preacher and Family Face Ongoing Persecution by Chinese Gov’t
A preacher in China’s Sichuan province is asking for prayers as his family continues to face persecution from communist authorities – even while they’re at home. Dai Zhichao, a member of Early…
Muslim Fulani Herdsmen Kill 36 Christians in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed 36 Christians in multiple attacks in Kaduna state, Nigeria this month with impunity, while a church leader complained that authorities arrested only Christians for defending themselves. The attacks from…
Muslim Cleric Arrested, Charged With Blasphemy, Hate Speech for Reportedly Insulting Christianity
Indonesian police arrested a Muslim cleric Thursday and charged him with blasphemy for allegedly insulting Christians. Muhammad Yahya Waloni, a former Protestant who became a Muslim in 2006 and later an imam,…
Pastor Ricky Texada of Covenant Church dies After a Weeklong Battle With the Coronavirus
Ricky Texada, senior pastor of Covenant Church—a multisite megachurch in the Dallas, Texas, area with an attendance around 7,000—died on Monday after a weeks-long battle with COVID-19. He was 57 years old.…
3 Christian Families Rescued from Afghanistan: ‘We Must Support Them in a New Beginning’
Three Afghan Christian families have escaped the danger of life under the Taliban thanks to the work of a faith-based organization and the Italian military. The three families, which included seven minors,…
Pastor’s Wife, 19-Year-Old Injured in Attack on Christians in Northern India
A pastor’s wife is still bed-ridden after hard-line Sikhs and Hindus broke her leg in an attack on their church last month in northern India, sources said. Carrying swords and wooden rods,…
JESUS SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD
From Beijing to London to Accra, many of the world’s cities have a square to boast of. A square in the mountains, however, is not as common. Yet, nestled in the Akuapem…
The Taliban Are Killing Christians Who Have Bibles on Their Phones
“We’re hearing from reliable sources that the Taliban demand people’s phones, and if they find a downloaded Bible on your device, they will kill you immediately.” This is how Dr. Rex Rogers,…
Muslim Father Kills Son for His Christian Faith, Sources Say
The Muslim father of a 20-year-old convert to Christianity in Uganda on Sunday (Aug. 15) killed him for refusing to recant his faith, sources said. Kasimu Kawona of Bupalama village, Buseta Sub-County…
Christians Must Reject Idols
Today’s Daily Article is by Mark Turman, pastor of Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas. He is also the Denison Forum Senior Fellow for Church Leadership. “Talent” shows fill our screens. Daily Articles about Luke Combs’ rejection by The…
Mother Beaten Unconscious for Leaving Islam, Marrying Christian
A mother of four children in eastern Uganda remains in pain after her Muslim father beat her and forced her to take mosquito repellant when he learned that she had left Islam…
Nigerian Army Failed to Stop Fulani Attacks on Christians, Church Leader Says
A church leader in Nigeria is calling on the local authorities to take action following a recent string of attacks against Christians by Islamic Fulani Herdsmen. Between July 23 and August 2…
Christians Should Be the Remedy to the Loneliness Epidemic
Today’s Daily Article is by Mark Turman, pastor of Crosspoint Church in McKinney, Texas. He is also the Denison Forum Senior Fellow for Church Leadership. I recently had lunch with an old friend who…
Missing Catholic Girl in Pakistan Depicted as Married Muslim
When Gulzar Masih’s 14-year-old daughter did not return home from school in Faisalabad, Pakistan on July 27, the rickshaw driver and his brother set out to find her. Reaching the school later…
At Least 45 Christian Churches Set on Fire In Canada as Attacks Escalate
An apparent ongoing anti-Christian campaign in Canada has resulted in a total of 45 churches being attacked with some of the buildings being burned to the ground. As CBN News has reported,…
