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Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastor Greg Laurie on How to Avoid a 'Fake Christmas'
Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, says that to avoid having a "fake Christmas," it's important to keep Christ at the center of the holiday season.
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Hanukkah 2017: The 'Festival of Lights' and the Christian Faith, Traditions, Meaning, and History
Tuesday, December 12 marks the first day of Hanukkah, also known as the Feast of Dedication" or the "Festival of Lights." The eight-day Jewish holiday, which ends in the evening of Wednesday, December 20, celebrates the rededication of Jerusalem's holy temple in 164 B.C. after it was defiled by a pagan ruler.
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North Korean Defector Shares How Prison Guards Forced Her to Abort 3 Month-Old Baby Without Medication
A North Korean defector opened up about the atrocities she endured in the isolated country, including how she was forced to have an abortion without medication following her repatriation from China.
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School Survey Asking 6 Y/O Children to Identify Their 'Actual Gender' Scrapped Amid Backlash from Parents
A question asking elementary school children if they feel "comfortable with their gender" and encouraging them to identify their "actual gender" has been removed from an NHS survey amid backlash from parents.
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#PrayforCalifornia Trends Across Twitter as Southern California's Thomas Fire Grows
Southern California's Thomas fire grew by more than 50,000 acres on Sunday, making it the fifth-largest wildfire in the state's history - and it may to continue to spread, fire officials have warned.
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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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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.
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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.
