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70% of Churches Are Growing: The COVID-19 Awakening – Cont’d
By Adrian Warnock – churchleaders.com Suddenly the Psalms take on a whole new meaning. Smart pastors are reminding their listeners it is OK to bring your emotions to God and engage with him honestly. We…
How To Worship When You’re Not In Church
Around the time my husband and I were married (25 years ago), we both felt the pull to attend church. Until then, it had never been part of my regular routine—I’d always…
Though ISIS Is Losing Ground, War May Be Lost If Christians Can’t Return Home
A Catholic charity has said that despite victories against the Islamic State terror group, unless world leaders make a change, ISIS may still destroy the Christian population in Iraq and Syria. “We have seen…
China: House Church Leader, Daughter, And Grandson Arrested For Sharing Faith In Public
A Chinese house church pastor, her daughter, and her young grandson have been arrested, weeks after being accused of overstepping the country’s newly tightened religious restrictions. Chinese officials warned Xu Shizhen in August…
Why I Never Drink Alcohol
Forty-six years ago, in 1971, the Lord graciously saved me from a life from sinful destruction, which included very serious drug abuse and some heavy drinking as well. From that day until…
AG Pastor No Longer Behind Bars: ‘God Did This Miracle’
After months behind bars, Assemblies of God Pastor Noe Carias is a free man. “He’s doing good,” his wife Victoria Carias tells the Los Angeles Daily News. “(We) feel very blessed that God did this…
Why Are Christians Crucifying Joel Osteen In The Midst Of Such Devastation In Houston?
What does the world see when professing Christians fight, accuse and demean one another over the right to criticize a minister like Joel Osteen? What is it in you that wants to…
The Sad Story Of Carrie Underwood’s Megachurch Gone Gay
Living in the Nashville area, I’ve had occasion to have some divine appointments with some celebrities. I interacted with Nicole Kidman and gave her my personal testimony tract, then later gave Keith…
Hillsong Looks Ahead To Christ’s Second Coming: ‘Hear The Angels Cry!’
From Sydney’s Hillsong Chapel, Hillsong performs the powerful modern hymn “His Glory Appears.” The song glorifies Christ while picturing his wondrous Second Coming: “And His glory appears like the light from the…
Christian Convert Maryam Nagash Zargaran Released From Prison
At the beginning of the month, Maryam Nagash Zargaran, a Christian convert from Islam, was released from prison after over four years of captivity. She had been charged by the Iranian State…
Enemies Of Christianity Declaring New War On Religion
CHRISTIANS, prepare for persecution. Open your eyes and choose stronger leaders for the dark days. I am not a Christian, but I am amazed that your bishops and ministers are not warning…
How To Reach A Billion Teens With The Gospel
There are about one billion young people in the world today between the ages 12-19. That’s a lot of teenagers! How can all of them be reached with the Gospel? I’m convinced…
Turkey’s First New Church In 90 Years
Turkey has a habit of converting Christian churches into mosques. So it was a surprise when the prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, announced plans for a new church in Istanbul. It will be…
Newly Built Church In Refugee Camp Lifts Christians’ Spirits In Iraq
The construction of a new church building in a Baghdad refugee camp has encouraged the camp’s inhabitants, as they now have a place for worship and for activities during the week. According…
UMC To Finally Crack Down On Lesbian Bishop?
The United Methodist Church set an oral hearing date to evaluate if they should defrock Bishop Karen Oliveto, a married lesbian. The hearing is set for April 25 and is open to…
Finland Votes To Protect Children From Christianity
Helsinki, Finland – In this Scandinavian country of just over 5 million souls, the government ratified a new law curbing the power of Christianity over children. Dubbed The Richard Dawkins Act after…
Ghana: St. Dominic Catholic Church Bids Fr. Ernest Dugah Farewell
A farewell Mass has been held in honour of Rev. Fr. Ernest Kofi Dugah following his transfer from St. Dominic Catholic Church to St. Kizito, Nima. The ceremony held over the weekend…
Sex On ‘Arrest’ As Churches Battle Val’s Day Promiscuity
Valentine’s Day is barely four days from today and the churches are working hard to engage the youth with series of godly programmes so they do not have the opportunity to involve…
