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Chinese Mega-church Kicks Off Interstate Conference
Over 1,800 Chinese Christians nationwide convened, Thursday, at the River of Life (Ling Leung) mega-church, 40 miles south of San Francisco.
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Christian Publishers Release Book Based on Samurai Code
As Japanese pop-culture finds growing acceptance in U.S. culture, a publishing house released a Christian book based on the bushido-code.
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Gunmen Kidnap Christian Students and Teacher in Iraq
Eight Christian university students and a lecturer were kidnapped in northern Iraq, Wednesday, police said. The group was abducted from a bus east of the city of Mosul, after students were going home after completing exams.
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HK Cardinal Urges Support for Democracy, July 1
The controversial cardinal of Hong Kong urged followers to demonstrate for universal suffrage on July 1st. With the approaching 10th anniversary of Hong Kong's reunification with China, Cardinal Joseph Zen asked for citizens to take to the street in support of democracy.
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Amity Foundation Urges More Aid to China Earthquake Victims
A week after a devastating earthquake shook the southwest Chinese province of Yunnan, a local aid agency urged the international community to help homeless survivors.
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Is 'The Last Supper' worth watching? Audience and critics weigh in
Faith-based films often receive mixed reactions, and The Last Supper is no exception. The movie attempts to bring a fresh perspective to one of the most iconic moments in Christian history, but does it succeed? Some reviews from critics and audiences provide insight into its strengths and shortcomings.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ family faces health challenges: Phil Robertson’s alzheimer’s battle and Miss Kay’s injury
The Duck Dynasty family is leaning on faith as they navigate serious health struggles affecting both Phil and Miss Kay Robertson. While Phil, the Robertson patriarch, is facing Alzheimer’s disease, his wife, Miss Kay, recently suffered a severe leg injury from a fall.
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Massacres in Syria: Over 1,000 dead, including Christians and Alawites
Syria’s coastal regions have been devastated by a series of massacres, with reports indicating that over 1,000 people—many from Christian and Alawite communities—have been killed in brutal attacks. Entire families have been wiped out, and survivors are fleeing in search of safety as sectarian violence escalates.
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Kim Sae-ron and Wheesung: The tragic irony of Korean society and the principles of happiness
Not long ago, the media was in an uproar over actress Kim Sae-ron’s passing. Just months before, the same people who had relentlessly criticized her for her DUI incident were now expressing sympathy, saying, "The world was too harsh on her." The irony is impossible to ignore.
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Newsboys move forward as a quartet after Michael Tait’s departure
After more than a decade as the lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait has officially parted ways with the band, marking a significant shift in the Christian rock group’s lineup. The remaining members—Jeff Frankenstein, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Adam Agee—have assured fans that they will continue forward, embracing a new season of music and ministry.
