Article By Julie Brown Patton

  • Chinese Students at U.S. Universities Adopting Christian Beliefs, Finding Jesus In Significant Numbers

    An increasing number of students from China who are attending American colleges are finding solace in Christianity. It's also clear the number of Chinese converts to Christianity among those students is growing rapidly.

  • Abortion Still Illegal In Northern Ireland After Contentious Legislative Vote, Issue to Be Explored

    Abortion in Northern Ireland will remain illegal after assembly members voted down proposed legislation on Wednesday that would allow pregnancy terminations due to "fatal fetal abnormality." Unlike the rest of the United Kingdom, the 1967 Abortion Act does not extend to Northern Ireland where termination is only accepted if the mother's life is in danger, or if there is a risk of permanent or serious damage to her mental and physical health.

    Abortion Still Illegal In Northern Ireland After Contentious Legislative Vote, Issue to Be Explored

  • Ted Cruz Defends Backing From IHOP Mike Bickle, Who Said 'Hitler Was Hunter Sent by God'

    Despite public pressure, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz isn't distancing himself from the endorsement of International House of Prayer director Mike Bickle, an Evangelical pastor who characterized military dictator Adolf Hitler as "a hunter sent by God to go after Jews who don't to convert to Christianity." Although Jewish groups are asking Cruz campaign managers to denounce Bickle's interpretation of scripture, a senior advisor to Cruz, Nick Muzin, welcomed Bickle's support in a sta

    Ted Cruz Defends Backing From IHOP Mike Bickle, Who Said 'Hitler Was Hunter Sent by God'

  • Kim Davis, Clerks Protected By Kentucky Bill, If Passed, On Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

    Kentucky Senate committee members on Wednesday voted for a bill intended to shelter county clerks from being forced to add their names on marriage licenses of same-sex couples. The bill now will go to the full Senate for a vote, which currently is Republican-controlled.

    Kim Davis, Clerks Protected By Kentucky Bill, If Passed, On Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

  • West Point Undercover Cadets Fight ISIS Online by Dissuading Terrorist Recruits

    A team of West Point U.S. military academy cadets recently developed an online strategy to go undercover to steer young Muslims away from terrorist recruiters. Their social media campaign was part of the "Peer to Peer [P2P]: Challenging Extremism" initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Facebook and EdVenture Partners, and hosted by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating teams were tasked with using digital tools to counter v

    West Point Undercover Cadets Fight ISIS Online by Dissuading Terrorist Recruits
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  • Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

    Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.

    Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in

  • ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

    The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.

    ‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching

  • Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

    Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.

    Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites

  • Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

    Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.

    Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness

  • Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure

    After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.

    Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure