‘Grateful God Put You in Front of Us’: American Idol Contestant Prays with Judges after Emotional Audition
Mikaela Mathews Twenty-year-old singer Samantha Diaz delivered an emotional audition on ABC’s American Idol this week, concluding it all by asking the judges to pray with her, according to CBN. The singer, who goes by “Just Sam,” was adopted by her grandmother as a...
For Lent, Give Up Lent
by Pastor Jesse Johnson A friend of mine was recently asked by a local youth pastor, “What’d you give up for Lent?” My friend quipped, “Lent.” I can’t help but notice a growth in evangelicals who want to celebrate Lent by “giving something up.” I’ve heard of...
North Korean Christian Risks Life, Walks ‘Many Hours’ to Be Baptized
North Korean Christian Risks Life, Walks 'Many Hours' to Be Baptized A North Korea Christian woman who fled to China illegally was recently baptized, even though such an action could have resulted in her being repatriated back to her nation and killed. The woman,...
Why Every American Should Be Proud of Presidents’ Day
Monday, February. 17, is Presidents’ Day in the United States. In general, most people are aware that it’s a day set aside to honor the Americans who have served as our presidents throughout our nation’s history. But for many Americans, this holiday represents little...
China Raids Churches for ‘Illegal’ Bibles
Government officials within China have confiscated Bibles from churches in recent months and threatened fines as part of an intensified crackdown on Christianity and an effort to eradicate “illegal publications,” according to a new report. The campaign has targeted...
John MacArthur Tells Beth Moore to ‘Go Home,’ Says Bible Does Not Support Woman Preachers
When Influential pastor John MacArthur thinks of preacher and author Beth Moore, he thinks she should “go home.” Speaking at the “Truth Matters Conference” meant to honor his 50 years in ministry, MacArthur, fellow pastor Phil Johnson and a small panel of other men...
Ex-Drug Addict Baptized at Church He Vandalized 6 Months Earlier – ‘God Is Real’
A homeless drug addict who broke into an Arkansas church and vandalized $100,000 worth of property was baptized at the same congregation six months later – all because the staff and church members displayed grace and got him much-needed help. Brenton Winn, 23, was...
O’Rourke: Churches Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage Should Lose Tax-Exempt Status
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke pledged Thursday night to end the tax-exempt status of churches and religious organizations that oppose same-sex marriage if he’s elected, saying it’s a necessary step to promote human rights. O’Rourke, a former U.S....
In-N-Out Burger Owner Uses Her Company to Glorify God
In-N-Out Burger Owner Uses Her Company to Glorify God In-N-Out Burger, founded in 1948, is one of America’s most iconic brands. Buns are still baked with slow-rising dough each morning; the hamburgers are never frozen; heat lamps, microwaves, and freezers are banned...
Title X Protect Life Rule Reallocates Millions of Dollars from Planned Parenthood to Other Providers
Title X Protect Life Rule Reallocates Millions of Dollars from Planned Parenthood to Other Providers Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that $33.6 million in Title X funding will be reallocated to 50 other groups and not Planned...