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Duck Dynasty to Sponsor College Football Independence Bowl, NASCAR Race
It was recently announced that the Robertson family's Duck Commander business will be the title sponsor of both a NASCAR race at the Texas Motor Speedway and the college football Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana. The "Duck Dynasty" clan has much appreciation for each of the sports, and their Duck Commander hunting products likely appeal to many in the NASCAR and football arenas.
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Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry Shares His Christian Faith
National Basketball Association (NBA) point guard Stephen Curry shared his faith in Jesus Christ in a recent Decision Magazine article. In spite of his immense success as a basketball player, Curry has done well to deflect attention from himself to his Savior.
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John Piper at Linger Conference 2014: Pilgrim Worship
As part of the 2014 Linger Conference, Dr. John Piper encouraged Christians to worship the Lord in light of this temporal life and the treasure that is ours in Christ, Whom we will reign with forever and ever in eternity. The conference was centered on lingering with the Lord - abiding in Him and spending extended time with Him over Valentine's Day weekend.
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What Olympic Figure Skating Teaches about Marriage
In a recent post on DesiringGod.org, John Ensor reflected on the God-given roles of husbands and wives as displayed by the Sochi Winter Olympics figure skating partners. "At its best, this event displays the strength and beauty of unity: how two different people become one. The gold goes to that couple which has most mastered the skill of male leadership and female support making one glorious whole," he says.
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Hollywood Movie 'Noah' Strays from Bible, Disappoints Christians
The upcoming Paramount film, "Noah," has largely received negative reviews from Christian audiences because of the liberty that director Darren Aronofsky took to veer from the Biblical text. Though the film had a large budget and a cast which includes Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, and Anthony Hopkins, many Christians - the intended target audience for the film - are disappointed with Hollywood's inaccurate portrayal of the word of God.
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
