Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith is facing backlash for seemingly endorsing the controversial The Passion Translation (TPT) of the Bible.
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U.S. Senate Votes to Suspend Trillion-Dollar Debt Ceiling, Cut Federal Spending
The U.S. Senate has approved legislation that suspends the trillion-dollar debt ceiling while also slashing federal spending.
Pastor, Wife among 43 Christians Killed in Central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen killed a church pastor, his wife and 41 other people in an attack last month on two predominantly Christian villages in Nasarawa state, Nigeria, sources said.
Phil Robertson Is Baptizing People Who Hear His Bible Podcast: 'All I Do Is Preach'
The business patriarch who rose to stardom in Duck Dynasty says he regularly baptizes men and women who learned of Christ through his popular Bible-themed podcast and that the crowds he attracts are the result of the Gospel's power.
Suspect Remains at Large after Brutally Beating Pro-Lifers Praying Outside a Maryland Abortion Clinic
A suspect who recently beat two pro-life supporters outside a Maryland abortion clinic remains at large.
Nigeria-Born Blessing Offor Is Grateful after Receiving Green Card: 'God Bless America'
Popular Christian singer Blessing Offor is crediting God's grace and is singing patriotic tunes after he received a green card that will allow him to stay in the United States and continue to use his talents there.
Over 4,000 Baptized on 50th Anniversary of Jesus Movement
Over 4,000 people were baptized on a California beach on Pentecost Sunday, which fell on the 50th anniversary of the start of the Jesus Movement.
California Catholic Dioceses Face More Than 3,000 Sex Abuse Lawsuits, Consider Filing for Bankruptcy
Several Roman Catholic dioceses in California have filed for bankruptcy or are considering the option as the churches face over 3,000 lawsuits related to childhood sexual abuse cases.
American Idol Runner-Up Megan Danielle Refutes Claims the Show's Finale Was 'Rigged'
American Idol Season 21 runner-up Megan Danielle shot down claims that the singing competition show's finale was rigged.
Danielle, a professing Christian, spoke to the New York Post about the rumors that the show was rigged after she came in second place behind Iam Tongi in this year's season of American Idol.
James MacDonald Needs to Repent and 'Stop Hurting People,' Julie Roys Says
Investigative journalist Julie Roys says she hopes Harvest Bible Chapel founder James MacDonald repents, stops “hurting people” and restores broken relationships in light of an assault charge that could land him in prison for seven years.
