top headlines

Wheaton Mental Health Summit Remembers Jarrid Wilson's 'Legacy of Hope'
Joel Osteen, Kanye West to Host Massive Evangelical Event at Yankee Stadium
Atheism Is Not a Religion, Canadian Court Rules in Tax Case
14-Year-Old Kidnapped, Forced to Convert to Islam, Married Off to Muslim Man in Pakistan
'I Believe in God Now More than I Ever Have': Blake Shelton Shares How His Relationship with Gwen Stefani Has Strengthened His Faith
President Trump, First Lady Illuminate the National Christmas Tree
Egypt Arrests Coptic Community Rights Activist amid Heightened Surveillance Measures
Pope Francis Wants You to Set Up a Nativity Scene to Fight Banal Consumer Christmas
Pastor Arrested at Drag Queen Story Hour Wins in Court
'I Pray for the President’: Nancy Pelosi Cites Catholic Faith, Says She Doesn’t Hate Trump
U.S. Army Orders Group to Stop Stamping Bible Verses on Dog Tags
Christian Artist Lecrae, Pastor Benjamin Wills Share How God Is Using Them to Further the Kingdom in Atlanta
Philippians 4:6 Was the Most Popular Bible Verse of 2019, YouVersion Says
1 in 4 Pastors Believe the Economy Is Negatively Impacting Their Churches
3 to 1 Legal Experts Agree Trump Bribed, Obstructed Justice as House Moves Forward with Impeachment
President of Christian Bible College of Louisiana Is Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Student

positive headlines

President Trump Pledges to Donate His 3rd Quarter Salary to Fight the Opioid Crisis
12-Year-Old Boy Founds Non-Profit to Help Fight Global Homelessness
3 Men Acquitted of Murder They Did Not Commit after Spending 36 Years in Prison
5 Abortion Workers Quit, 738 Unborn Babies Saved during 40 Days for Life
‘I’m Healed … Jesus Loves Me’ – Boy Tossed off Mall Balcony Is Back in School
Mississippi Teenager Says God Led Her to Missing Elderly Man: 'It Was All God'

world

14-Year-Old Kidnapped, Forced to Convert to Islam, Married Off to Muslim Man in Pakistan
Anti-Semitism Is a Public Health Crisis
Egypt Arrests Coptic Community Rights Activist amid Heightened Surveillance Measures
An Apocalyptic Asteroid and a Shortage of French Fries: Embracing the Peace that ‘Surpasses All Understanding’
France Passes Resolution Classifying Hatred of Israel as Anti-Semitism
Animists Opposing Christianity in India Find Allies in Maoists, Police, Hindu Extremists

entertainment

Joel Osteen, Kanye West to Host Massive Evangelical Event at Yankee Stadium
'I Believe in God Now More than I Ever Have': Blake Shelton Shares How His Relationship with Gwen Stefani Has Strengthened His Faith
Christian Artist Lecrae, Pastor Benjamin Wills Share How God Is Using Them to Further the Kingdom in Atlanta
How James Bond Got His Name: Summarizing Effective Ministry in Seven Words
Israel Folau Reaches Settlement after Being Fired for Biblical Instagram Post
NBA Rookie Kyle Guy Represents His Faith with Christ-Centric Tattoos

family

The Pursuit of Family: Just Wanting it Makes You Happier
Kanye West Releases New ‘Closed on Sunday’ Music Video Featuring His Family
Talking Worldview at Thanksgiving: Tips for Good Conversations
‘Give Your Life to Christ’ — Brother Forgives, Hugs Ex-Cop Who Killed Botham Jean
Walmart-Owned Streaming Service Introduces Movie Filtering Option for Families
The Sexual Revolution and Its Victims: When Will We Learn?

prolife

8 Women You Should Know: Champions of Unpopular Causes
Bloomberg’s Foundation Gave More than $13 Million to Planned Parenthood
Ohio State Star J.K. Dobbins Was Nearly Aborted, but His Mom Changed Her Mind
Nearly Half of U.S. States Could Ban Abortion if Roe v Wade Is Overturned, Abortion Rights Group Says
5 Abortion Workers Quit, 738 Unborn Babies Saved during 40 Days for Life
Pennsylvania Governor Vetoes Bill Forbidding Abortions of Down Syndrome Babies

disaster relief

At Least 6 Dead, More than 300 Injured after Iran Is Struck by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake
In Northern California, Churches Step Up to Shelter Fire Evacuees
Series of Wildfires Break Out across California, Thousands of Acres Scorched
Cross Still Standing after Tornado Destroys Texas Church
Typhoon Hagibis Wreaks Havoc on Japan, As Many as 33 People Dead

history

New Fossil Suggesting Snakes Once Had Legs Helps Explain God's Curse on Serpents in Genesis
Museum of the Bible Displays Medieval Hebrew Pentateuch
House Passes Resolution Declaring WWI Slaughter of 1.5 Million Armenians a ‘Genocide'
‘Jesus Stood Here’: The Land of Israel and Our Historical Faith
Museum of the Bible Says Oxford Professor Sold Fragments Illicitly

Bible

Philippians 4:6 Was the Most Popular Bible Verse of 2019, YouVersion Says
Pete Buttigieg Invokes Matthew 25 in Latest Campaign Ad
New Fossil Suggesting Snakes Once Had Legs Helps Explain God's Curse on Serpents in Genesis
There Is 'No Way' the Bible Should Be Understood Literally, Democratic Candidate Pete Buttigieg Says
American Bible Society Ships out 10,000 Free Bibles to Kanye Fans as Requests Exceed Expectations

opinion

The Fairness for All Act: New Legislation Falls Short
A Man Who Nearly Died at Pearl Harbor has Been Buried There: An Inspiring Story of Courage that Compels Our Best
Preach the Whole Truth ... Except If it Offends?
Anti-Semitism Is a Public Health Crisis
Americans Are Dying Younger ... Where Is the Church?
An Apocalyptic Asteroid and a Shortage of French Fries: Embracing the Peace that ‘Surpasses All Understanding’
The Pursuit of Family: Just Wanting it Makes You Happier
How James Bond Got His Name: Summarizing Effective Ministry in Seven Words
8 Women You Should Know: Champions of Unpopular Causes
What Is the Word of the Year? How to Make ‘the Most Enduring Impact You Can Leave on Earth’

christian persecution

14-Year-Old Kidnapped, Forced to Convert to Islam, Married Off to Muslim Man in Pakistan
Egypt Arrests Coptic Community Rights Activist amid Heightened Surveillance Measures
Animists Opposing Christianity in India Find Allies in Maoists, Police, Hindu Extremists
China’s Communist Party Censors Phone Owners Use of ‘Sensitive Words’ like ‘Almighty God’
Early Rain Church Elder Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Having Christian Literature
Brutal Attack on Burkina Faso Church Leaves 14 Dead
Fear of Hindu Extremist Violence Ends Christianity in Village in Northern India
Falsely Accused of Killing Hindu Leader in India, Five Christians Ordered to Be Freed
Four Christian Farmers Killed by Muslim Fulani Herdsmen in Kaduna State, Nigeria, Sources Say
‘Your Family Will Die’: Hong Kong Christian Protestors Receive Threatening Messages

immigration

Faith Groups Sue Trump Administration over Refugee Resettlement Order
DACA and the Supreme Court: No Issue Is Purely Political
Nearly 100 Prominent Evangelicals Pitch Restitution-Based Immigration Reform Plan
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Trump's Decision to End DACA
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's New Immigration Rule
New Rules Will Limit How Many Immigrants Are Eligible for Green Cards

LGBT

The Fairness for All Act: New Legislation Falls Short
Pastor Arrested at Drag Queen Story Hour Wins in Court
Openly Gay Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg Criticized for Volunteering with Salvation Army
LGBT Activists Protest Canadian Chick-fil-A, Say Changes Are Not Enough
Hallmark Channel Is 'Open' to Making Movies with Same-Sex Couples, CEO Says
Christian Photographer Fights Law that Could Force Her to Promote Same-Sex Weddings

prayer

Justin Bieber Shares Guided Prayers on Instagram: 'They Have Really Been Helping Me'
Atheist Group: Football Coach’s Prayer Is ‘Serious Violation’ of Constitution
Third Day Singer Mac Powell Asks for Prayer after Wife Is Admitted into the Hospital for Brain Bleed
Franklin Graham Warns Chick-fil-A Not to Drift Left, Requests Prayer for the Company
Newlywed Pastor, Church Elder Shot to Death in Their Home
TobyMac Shares Heartfelt Thank You following Son's Funeral: 'God Has Poured Out His Love on Us through People'

church

Preach the Whole Truth ... Except If it Offends?
Early Rain Church Elder Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Having Christian Literature
Florida Church Pays Off $1.62 Million in Outstanding Medical Debt
Brutal Attack on Burkina Faso Church Leaves 14 Dead
The Church Really Can Strengthen Marriage (In Fact, Only the Church Can)

politics

The Fairness for All Act: New Legislation Falls Short
President Trump, First Lady Illuminate the National Christmas Tree
'I Pray for the President’: Nancy Pelosi Cites Catholic Faith, Says She Doesn’t Hate Trump
3 to 1 Legal Experts Agree Trump Bribed, Obstructed Justice as House Moves Forward with Impeachment
Pete Buttigieg Invokes Matthew 25 in Latest Campaign Ad

Israel

France Passes Resolution Classifying Hatred of Israel as Anti-Semitism
Israeli Lawmakers Have Yet to Form Unity Government despite Looming Deadline
Benjamin Netanyahu, Benny Gantz Fail to Form Majority Government, Israel May Face Third Election
Israel Strikes Back against Iranian Forces in Syria, Warns Syrian Regime Not to Allow Further Attacks
Rockets Fired at Northern Israel, Foreign Minister Says They Were Fired by Iran

religious freedom

U.S. Army Orders Group to Stop Stamping Bible Verses on Dog Tags
Israel Folau Reaches Settlement after Being Fired for Biblical Instagram Post
Atheist Group: Football Coach’s Prayer Is ‘Serious Violation’ of Constitution
Christian Photographer Fights Law that Could Force Her to Promote Same-Sex Weddings
75 Percent Support Freedom of Religious Businesses to Operate According to Beliefs
Religious Affairs Minister in Sudan Signals Freedom of Religion in New Era
Street Preacher Files Suit against Portland for Attempting to Prohibit Him from Sharing Pro-Life Views
Trump HHS Rule Will Overturn Obama-era Rule, Protect Christian Adoption Agencies in LGBT Disputes