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Christianity Under Global Threat Due to Increased Persecution, May Disappear From Middle East in 5 Years, Says New Report
A new report from Catholic group Aid to the Church in Need has documented the dramatic decline of Christian communities in a number of countries in recent years and warned that if current trends continue, Christianity will cease to be a global religion.
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Rick Warren Encourages Those Struggling With Grief to Remember It's a 'Healthy Tool God Gives Us To Get through Transitions in Life'
Saddleback church pastor Rick Warren has encouraged those struggling with grief to remember that while it is painful, it is also a healthy and helpful emotion that should be viewed as a gift from God.
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Christian Community In Indonesia Asking For Prayers After Muslim Extremists Torch Churches, Leaving One Dead
The Christian community in Indonesia's Aceh province is asking for prayers after a group of Muslim extremists torched their church building on Tuesday. The criminal act reportedly followed a social media message spread by Muslim extremists on Friday urging others to take action against Christian churches in the region.
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In Amazing Display Of Generosity, Church Gives Pizza Driver $1,000 from Collection Plate: 'It Was The Biggest Blessing I've Ever Received'
In an incredible display of generosity and kindness, an Ohio church congregation ordered a pizza from Domino's during a service, then tipped the driver more than $1,000 that it had been collected for the offering.
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Heartwarming: Over $100,000 Raised for 10-Y/O Boy With Cerebral Palsy Blessed By Pope Francis
Just a few weeks after being blessed Pope Francis, hundreds of generous strangers united to donate over $100,000 to a young boy with cerebral palsy who is in desperate need of a new wheelchair-accessible van.
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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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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.
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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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5 times fire was used in the Bible as judgment: Reflecting on the LA wildfires
The recent wildfire in Los Angeles has prompted Pastor David Zhai (翟大衞) to reflect deeply on five significant instances of fire in the Bible. Pastor Zhai, a frequent speaker and preacher at churches in the Vancouver area, often interprets current events and news from a biblical and faith-based perspective.