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Happy New Year! 10 Best Bible Verses to Help Ring in 2017

As we approach 2017, let's remember to look to the Bible for direction, instruction, and encouragement. Here are ten Bible verses to us to reflect on as we ring in the New Year.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg No Longer an Atheist, Believes Religion is 'Very Important'

Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg has announced he is no longer an atheist, but in fact sees religion as "very important".
Queen Elizabeth Calls Jesus, Christian Faith Her 'Guiding Light' in Christmas Message

During this year's Royal Christmas message, Queen Elizabeth referred to Jesus Christ as the "guiding light" of her life and said His witness helps us to see the value of doing small things with great love.
Christian Lawyer Zhang Kai Once Again Disappears in China

Zhang Kai, a Chinese Christian lawyer who was released in March after being detained while defending churches that were being forced to remove their crosses, has once again disappeared after he was summoned to the police station in China's northern Inner Mongolia yesterday morning.
Man Refuses to Deny Christ Despite Being Hanged by ISIS, Tortured With Nails and Barbed Wire

A Christian man from IS' stronghold of Mosul, Iraq has shared, in an attempt to force him to convert to Islam, militants strung him up from the ceiling of a jail cell and violently tortured him with nails and barbed wire - yet he refused to deny Christ.

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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
Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison

Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.
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.