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What Is Pentecost and How Is It Significant to the Modern Day Church?
Most Christians have some idea about Pentecost, but considering it is not as widely celebrated as other Christian holidays, it is easy to conclude that many believers are uncertain about the significance of the Pentecost to the modern church. What is Pentecost anyway, and how is it significant to the church today?
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1,600-Year-Old Frescoes Depicting Early Church, Bible Scenes Uncovered in Rome’s Oldest, Most Extensive Catacomb
Ancient frescoes depicting the early Christians and some scenes from the Bible were uncovered in Rome’s oldest catacomb located near the Appian Way.
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Resorts World Manila Attack: Gunmen Open Fire at Guests, ISIS Claims Responsibility
Developing story: A number of heavily armed men garbed in black and wearing face masks opened fire at guests at Resorts World Manila, a resort located near an international airport in Pasay City, Philippines.
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Tanzanian Albinos, Harassed and Persecuted All Their Lives, Sing Their Healing in Powerful Songs
From the time of their birth, albinos in Tanzania face the risk of being hunted for their body parts for witchcraft purposes. Politicians and businessmen employ the services of witch doctors who use albinos' body parts for rituals borne out of a misguided belief that these bring luck and wealth. A record producer gathered together a group of albinos from Tanzania to give them a voice and help them express what they have gone through because of the intense persecution against them.
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Do Babies Go to Heaven When They Die?
The question of whether or not babies go to heaven when they die is an issue long debated by Christians.
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Chinese Pastor Reflects on Charlie Kirk’s Death: Church Must Confront “Today’s Issues”
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death not only shocked leaders in the English-speaking evangelical world but also affected Chinese pastors in North America. In a memorial article, one pastor described Charlie Kirk as someone who “awakened the church, Christians, and even society as a whole.”
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Hong Kong Legislative Council Rejects Same-Sex Partner Registration Bill, Citing Traditional Marriage Values
The Hong Kong Legislative Council overwhelmingly voted down the controversial Same-Sex Partner Relationship Registration Bill on September 10th.
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[Exclusive] Escaping Extreme Poverty: The True Story of a Ugandan Girl’s Transformed Life
Emily, from Uganda, is a beneficiary of the international charity Watoto’s Keep a Girl in School initiative. This July, visiting Hong Kong churches and schools, she shares her journey of overcoming hardship, regaining access to education, and pursuing her dreams.