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North Korean Woman Who Escaped Country Thanks to Pastor Recalls Eating Boiled Rats to Stay Alive

A North Korean woman who escaped the oppressive country thanks to the help of a Korean-American pastor has opened up about the horrors she endured as a young girl, including eating mice to stay alive and watching her little brothers starve to death.
Reading Through the Bible? Begin With This Book, Says Billy Graham

Although rewarding, it can be difficult to read the Bible in its entirety. That's why renowned evangelist Billy Graham has encouraged those taking on such a feat to begin in the middle - and not the beginning - of the Bible.
Suspected Islamic Extremists Attack Coptic Christians Headed to Church, Kill 26, Including 'Many Children'

Suspected Islamic extremists attacked a group of Coptic Christians - many of them children - in southern Egypt on Friday, killing at least 26 people and wounding 26 others as they were driving to a monastery.
'Fixer Upper' Star Chip Gaines Announces New Book Documenting Success, Failures as 'Serial Entrepreneur'

"Fixer Upper" star Chip Gaines has announced he is launching a new book: "Capital Gaines - Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff", coming this fall.
Nine Christians Tied Together, Shot by ISIS Militants Amid Escalating Violence in Philippines

An Islamic extremist group linked to ISIS captured nine Christians, tied their hands together and shot them dead in a city in the Philippines, a disturbing new report has revealed.

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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?
[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
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.
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
Woman pastor analyzes: How Chinese gender culture shapes female ministers’ roles in churches

In traditional Chinese culture, deeply ingrained notions of gender roles, often expressed as "male strong, female weak," significantly influence the position of women in society and the church. This issue is particularly pertinent for female pastors navigating their roles in ministry. Rev. Dora Wang, Ph.D., from China Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), recently addressed this topic in a seminar, sharing her insights on the challenges women face in ministry and proposing strategies to su