• Christians Challenged to Be More Proactive in Strengthening Marriage

  With the institution of marriage weakening in American society, Christians are left with three options.

• Survey Explores Christian Faith of Homosexuals

  The Barna Group on Monday released a new study that explores the faith life of homosexuals compared to heterosexuals.

• Chinese Gov't Cracks Down on Human Rights Attorneys

  The Chinese government is cracking down on at least 21 other lawyers even as one prominent human rights attorney remains missing after more than 130 days, a persecution watchdog reports.

• Reformed Christians Study 'Third Wave Pentecostalism'

  The highest governing body of the Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday approved a report on the "Third Wave" movement of the Holy Spirit and recommended sending it to member congregations for study.

• Reformed Bodies to Plan Merger; Celebrate Calvin

  Coinciding with the 500th anniversary of 16th century reformer John Calvin, a meeting between leaders of the two largest reformed church bodies is being held this week to plan their merger.