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Tennessee Couple Crashes Into Pole at 85 MPH, 'God Took the Wheel'
It was “only by the grace of God” that Arika Stovall and her boyfriend, Hunter Hanks, survived a crash that should have killed them. After the truck Hanks was driving at 85 miles per hour hit a pole this Sunday, the Tennessee and Florida couple said the accident, “should have chopped their bodies in half.” But a 3-seconds drift occurred. In that 3 seconds, "God helped Hunter take the wheel and place his truck exactly in the center of the pole, so that we both went untouched, a feat, 'that just d
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'The Bachelor' Ben Higgins Is Christian 'Prince Charming,' Has Heart For Jesus
The 20th season of ABC's reality show "The Bachelor" premiered this week, and hopes are high regarding the show's current love interest, Ben Higgins — a heart-broken, previous fan favorite who hails from Warsaw, Ind. The Bachelor community includes quite a diverse range of fans of all ages, and this season, Christians are rooting for Higgins to take the high moral ground and continue setting good examples as he started his romantic journey with 28 women.
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Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Halted by Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore
Despite a U.S. Supreme Court landmark ruling last June that legalized gay marriage, Chief Justice Roy Moore of the Alabama Supreme Court ordered the state's probate judges Wednesday not to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, based on legal analysis about ministerial duties still being debated in Alabama. Gay marriage activists and legal experts are attacking the order, arguing same-sex couples have the right to marry in all 50 states. Many Christians are voicing support of Moore's stanc
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Nuns Beg Supreme Court to Not Make Them 'Pick Between Faith And The Poor' via Contraceptive Mandate
A group of Catholic nuns who care for the elderly poor, the Little Sisters of the Poor, urged the Supreme Court on Monday to protect them from $70 million in government fines for refusing to violate their Catholic faith. Religious sisters should not be forced to choose between caring for the poor and obeying their conscience, the nuns stated in a legal brief, adding that this choice is what the government is demanding of them through the federal contraception mandate.
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Donald Trump to Woo Evangelicals at Liberty University, Connect with Jerry Falwell Jr.
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump plans to address thousands of young evangelicals on Jan. 18 at Liberty University’s first 2016 convocation as students return to campus. This convocation is North America's largest weekly gathering of Christian students, and each year it plays host to more than 80 guest speakers of national significance from every sphere of society, according to the university.
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
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[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art
Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
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Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds
A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.
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Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission
Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.
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North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress
As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo