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Christian Music Festival Co-Founder Guilty of Child Sex Charges

Christian Music Festival Co-Founder Guilty of Child Sex Charges
A New Jersey court sentenced a former pastor and co-founder of a popular Christian music festival to 18 years in prison, Friday. Harry Thomas, the former pastor at Come Alive New Testament Church in Medford, NJ, and co-founder of the Creation Festival, pled guilty to sexually assaulting a nine-year-old, engaging in sexual acts with three girls between seven-years-old and nine-years-old, and of exposing himself to another underage girl.

Christian Band Member Shares Inspiring Faith Transformation: 'Only God Could Have Done Any of It'

Christian Band Member Shares Inspiring Faith Transformation: 'Only God Could Have Done Any of It'
Jen Ledger, the drummer for the Christian rock band Skillet, recently shared how she and her family came to faith.

Oklahoma Gov. Makes 'I Can Only Imagine' Official State Inspirational Song

Oklahoma Gov. Makes 'I Can Only Imagine' Official State Inspirational Song
When Bart Millard wrote and released the song “I Can Only Imagine” with his band MercyMe, he likely had no idea what far reach and impact the song would have.

Christian Film 'I Can Only Imagine' is Smashing Success at the Box Office

Christian Film 'I Can Only Imagine' is Smashing Success at the Box Office
The recently-released Christian film I Can Only Imagine shocked critics this past weekend at the box office by bringing in $17.1 million even though it was only shown at 1,629 locations.

Chris Pratt Attends Christian Concert Featuring Matthew West and Zach Williams

Chris Pratt Attends Christian Concert Featuring Matthew West and Zach Williams
Actor Chris Pratt is not afraid to share about his Christian faith. He often posts faith-themed messages on his social media. Recently, Pratt went to see several Christian artists perform in concert.

These are the 6 Beautiful Songs Billy Graham Chose for His Funeral Service

These are the 6 Beautiful Songs Billy Graham Chose for His Funeral Service
The Rev. Billy Graham’s funeral was held today, March 2nd in Charlotte, North Carolina. As ChristianHeadlines.com previously reported, about 2,000 people were in attendance, including President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

The funeral took place in front of the Billy Graham Library in a massive 28,000-square-foot white tent, which was a throwback to Graham’s famous crusade in Los Angeles in 1949, which many believe solidified his status as a renowned evangelist.

Graham had been clear that he wanted his funeral service to reflect the message of the gospel which he spent his life preaching. Even his headstone will have the simple yet fitting phrase: “Preacher of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.”

To that end, he specifically chose six hymns that beautifully communicate the gospel message which he wanted people to sing at his funeral. ChristianityToday.com listed the six songs Graham chose:

Photo: A casket carrying the body of Rev. Billy Graham is carried to his funeral service at the Billy Graham Library on March 2, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. A spiritual counselor for every president from Harry Truman to Barack Obama and other world leaders for more than 60 years, Graham died February 21 at the age of 99.

Photo courtesy: Brian Blanco/Getty Images

Dennis Quaid Talks Role In 'I Can Only Imagine' Movie

Dennis Quaid Talks Role In 'I Can Only Imagine' Movie
MercyMe's hit song 'I Can Only Imagine' has inspired millions of hearts all over the world. This song was released in 1999, but it still continues to encourage people each and every day.

Founder of Nation’s Largest Christian Music Festival Charged with Child Molestation

Founder of Nation’s Largest Christian Music Festival Charged with Child Molestation
The founder of Creation Festival — the nation’s largest Christian music festival — has been “indefinitely suspended” from the ministry and his position as pastor of his New Jersey church after he was arrested on charges of child molestation.