Article By Lauren Leigh Noske

  • John Piper on David Yonggi Cho’s Embezzlement Scandal: How to Guard Your Heart from Temptation

    In a recent interview about South Korean mega-church pastor David Yonggi Cho's sentence for embezzlement, retired pastor John Piper plead with the shepherds of God's people to guard themselves from the snare of riches.

    John Piper on David Yonggi Cho’s Embezzlement Scandal: How to Guard Your Heart from Temptation

  • Why and How Some Christians Observe Lent – Can Fasting be Sinful?

    Whether you are a Catholic or Protestant Christian, you might follow the tradition of fasting from something for Lent. Though there is no teaching in the Bible to fast before celebrating the resurrection of Christ, the Catholic tradition of fasting for 40 days prior to Easter is in part based on Jesus' fast in the wilderness just after His baptism. If you choose to partake, be mindful that there are two ways to fast - one that is sinful, and one that blesses both the Lord and our hearts.

    Why and How Some Christians Observe Lent – Can Fasting be Sinful?

  • Medi-Share: Do You Want A Christian Alternative to Obamacare?

    Christians nationwide are helping to share one another's medical bills through Medi-Share, a network of believers which is exempt from the Affordable Care Act requirements to purchase health insurance. Medi-Share members pay monthly premiums and submit claims to their network, just like regular insurance companies; what is unique to the Christian Care Ministry is that members' medical plans are more tailored to their family's values and needs, and their bills are shared by other brothers and sis

  • Could Angelina Jolie Become Christian through Neighbor Louis Zamperini, Subject of 'Unbroken'?

    NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw recently interviewed 97-year-old Louis Zamperini and Angelina Jolie, director of the upcoming film about the World War II veteran's life, "Unbroken."

  • Transgender Teenage Boy Allowed on Girls’ High School Softball Team in California

    Patrick Cordova-Goff, a male student who identifies himself as a girl, is the first transgendered male to join a girls' athletic team in California. The 5'8" seventeen-year-old-boy will play on the varsity team, and has also participated on Azusa High School's cheerleading squad as well.

    Transgender Teenage Boy Allowed on Girls’ High School Softball Team in California
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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?

    Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025

  • [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

    [Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art

  • 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.

    Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds

  • 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.

    Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission

  • 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

    North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress