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Willie Colon of New York Jets Talks about His Christian Faith, Upcoming NFL Season: ‘Every Day is Important to Me’
Starting right guard Willie Colon decided to stay with the New York Jets earlier this year. He talked to the Gospel Herald about the upcoming NFL season, his personal life, and his Christian faith.
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Swatch Takes on Apple Watch, Smartwatch Industry With ‘Affordable’ Sistem51 Automatic Timepiece
In an effort to stay competitive in a field challenged by Apple Watch and other smartwatches and digital wearables, Swiss watchmaking giant Swatch has responded by making new models of its Sistem51 automatic watch. The development could set off a “quiet revolution” within Switzerland’s watch industry.
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New Ebola Virus Infections Detected in Sierra Leone as Initial Vaccine Tests Yield 100 Percent Success Rate
The Ebola virus has popped up again in Africa, this time from two people in Sierra Leone. However, progress against the virus looks promising after initial Ebola vaccine tests have resulted in a 100 percent success rate so far.
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Nigeria’s Army Rescues 178 People from Boko Haram Captivity As Terror Group Releases New Beheading Video
Nigeria’s army announced on Monday that it has freed 178 people held hostage by Islamic extremist group Boko Haram. In response, the terror group released a beheading video online.
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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez On Las Cruces Church Bombings: ‘You Have Failed’ to Strike Fear
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez went to the town of Las Cruces on Sunday night after two explosions rocked two churches there. She vowed to catch the “coward” behind both bombings.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
