News

What God Looks for in a Leader

Man always looks to someone who appears to be strong and has leadership qualities. What does God look for in a leader?

3 Ways Christians Hide Their Light in a Basket
3 Ways Christians Hide Their Light in a Basket

The Lord Jesus Himself told us to let our lights shine so that people may see us do good and then glorify God. Oftentimes this is understood or perceived wrongly, leading many believers to either fail to shine their lights, let themselves shine for their own glory, or actually hide their light under a basket.

Israel Houghton\'s Wife Adrienne Bailon Recalls Christian Traditions She Grew Up With
Israel Houghton's Wife Adrienne Bailon Recalls Christian Traditions She Grew Up With

Israel Houghton's wife Adrienne Bailon, one of the co-hosts of the daytime talk show "The Real," revealed on Friday how she and her family observe the popular Latin Christian holiday called Three Kings Day or El Dia De Los Reyes.

Billy Graham Shares Truths About the Devil: \'Satan Is Defeated But Still Dangerous\'
Billy Graham Shares Truths About the Devil: 'Satan Is Defeated But Still Dangerous'

People should never underestimate the devil. Even though it is a well-known fact that God has already defeated him, he is still cunning and will use deception and ruthlessness to keep people from enjoying God's plan for their lives, according to evangelist Billy Graham.

'I Can Only Imagine,' the Most Played Christian Radio Single in History, Is Now an Upcoming Movie

This Christian tune caught everyone by surprise when it accomplished something extraordinary: It became a smash hit not only on Christian but mainstream radio as well, becoming what Deadline called the "most played Christian radio single in history."

Jesus\' Mother Mary Shown in \'Muslim Attire\' in Italy Church Nativity Scene, Drawing Nationwide Backlash
Jesus' Mother Mary Shown in 'Muslim Attire' in Italy Church Nativity Scene, Drawing Nationwide Backlash

In what one critic called an act of "madness," an Italian priest set up a "Muslim Nativity scene" in his church last Christmas, Religion News reported.

Dad Credits Prayer and Divine Intervention As His 5-Month-Old Baby Gets Life-Saving Transplant From Adult Donor
Dad Credits Prayer and Divine Intervention As His 5-Month-Old Baby Gets Life-Saving Transplant From Adult Donor

Divine intervention just in time for Christmas saved the life of a five-month-old infant who desperately needed a liver transplant.

\'God Moving in a Powerful Way\' in China As Even Government-Controlled Churches See Unprecedented Growth
'God Moving in a Powerful Way' in China As Even Government-Controlled Churches See Unprecedented Growth

A Christian revival is shaking up China, causing dramatic, unprecedented changes.

Ciara Shows Her 2-Year-Old Son Future — Her 'Gift From God' — Saying Grace and Thanking God

The boy singer Ciara considers her "gift from God" is now learning how to say thank you to God.

Oak Hill College Announces Sudden Death Of Principal Mike Ovey
Oak Hill College Announces Sudden Death Of Principal Mike Ovey

A statement from the college said: "It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of our Principal, the Revd Dr Mike Ovey, at the age of 58."

How God Puts Heart Into Us: 10 Bible Verses About Encouragement
How God Puts Heart Into Us: 10 Bible Verses About Encouragement

The Bible has a lot to say about encouragement, how God puts heart into us, and how we can put heart into other people.

Florida Shooting Suspect \'Believed He Was Being Influenced By ISIS\'
Florida Shooting Suspect 'Believed He Was Being Influenced By ISIS'

"Santiago was having terroristic thoughts and believed he was being influenced by ISIS (the Islamic State militant group,)" Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley told the news conference.

Pope Has No Plans To Increase Security On Travels Despite Risks
Pope Has No Plans To Increase Security On Travels Despite Risks

Pope Francis says he realises he may be the target of an attack but that he will continue to travel without bulletproof vehicles or heavy security because he wants to get close to people.

Martin Scorsese\'s Personal Faith At The Fore In His Passion Project, \'Silence\'
Martin Scorsese's Personal Faith At The Fore In His Passion Project, 'Silence'

Twenty-eight years in the making, Martin Scorsese's "Silence" premiered on Thursday, raising questions of faith over both the subject matter and in Scorsese's dedication to the project.

5 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues
5 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues

5 Ways To Beat The Winter Blues

How One Woman Went From Atheist to a Pastor\'s Wife — and All Thanks to Her Christian Mother-In-Law
How One Woman Went From Atheist to a Pastor's Wife — and All Thanks to Her Christian Mother-In-Law

Women don't usually get along well with their mothers-in-law, but former atheist Tiffany Bowen was lucky to have forged a pretty good relationship with hers.