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Five Thoughts on Why Lighting Will Be the Next Worship War
Many churches are having internal disagreements over lighting. In some churches it has become contentious.
Are Couples Without Kids Happier?
A popular book says childless couples are happier than couples with children. Is this true?The Secrets to Answered Prayer
When you pray, do you have a vague feeling that something is lacking ... that there isn't any power in your prayers? Do you struggle with doubt or fear, or simply lack confidence that God even hears you at all?Bubble-Wrapping Our Kids
Protecting young people from emotional harm is a noble aim, but have we gone a bit overboard?Is the Mainstream Media Hillary Clinton's Super PAC?
Apparently, integrity and critical thinking are not qualities found in today's mainstream media.10 Ways to Improve Announcements in Your Church
As a pastor, I always struggled with the best way to do announcements. Whatever we did, it never felt right.Liberal Christians Attack 'We Stand With God' Rally
Two weeks ago 10,000 people attended the "We Stand With God" rally on the Halifax Mall behind North Carolina's legislative building.China’s Policy Should Be ‘All Children,’ Not One or Two
The sheer horror of China's policy of forced abortion on women who become pregnant with a second child is tortuous.Autistic Child a 'Public Nuisance'?
We hear a lot about acceptance and diversity these days. But what happens when acceptance is inconvenient?The Islamic Incitement to Slaughter Jews
Why would a Jordanian father proudly post a video interview with his tiny little daughter as she holds a knife in her hands and explains how she will use it to stab Jews?10 Empowering Truths for Gay Christians
These truths strengthen me to fight, with all my Spirit-might, to stay the path of true faith and repentance as I wrestle with same-sex desires.What Does Your Church's Group Name Communicate?
Assimilation is five times more effective if a person is involved in a group versus attending worship only.Can Christians Abandon Culture to Save Souls?
Is the mission of the Church dealing with culture, or saving souls?5 Ways Christians Can Take Halloween Captive
It's Halloween, and Christians should see it as an opportunity, not a threat.Dealing With Miscarriage and Stillbirth
"How old would she be?" If you want to bless a mother this week, learn what this question is all about.Persevering for Life, Family, Religious Freedom in an Eroding Culture
There is a "war of exhaustion" plaguing America: The exhaustion of social conservatives as we continue to defend life, uphold marriage, and protect religious liberty.Is Free Speech Just for Liberals?
In the biography, "Churchill: A Life," author Martin Gilbert writes how Winston Churchill loudly voiced his grave concerns about the apathy shared by those seemingly impervious to the malevolent National Socialist Movement's intention to steam through Europe like volcanic lava, destroying everything in its way, including free speech.Donald Trump Thinks Evangelicals Are a Cheap Date; Is He Right?
Donald Trump thinks shallow Christian references are sufficient to win Evangelical votes. Is he right?8 Reasons Many Churches Are Stuck in the '80s
Nine out of ten churches in America are either declining, or they are growing so slowly they are not keeping up with the growth rate of the community in which they are located.A Warning to Pastors Who Mislead God's People
Some of the strongest warnings in the Bible are directed to leaders who mislead God's people, to prophets and priests and pastors and teachers who by their example or their doctrine lead the sheep into sinful conduct and destructive beliefs.Pro-Lifers Winning by Loving Their Neighbors
The pro-life movement is making enormous gains and preparing the cultural ground for lasting political change, too. But we're not there yet.WATCH: New CBS Medical Drama 'Code Black' Celebrates Life in the Womb
From the opening minutes of CBS' new medical drama Code Black, the characters and narrative reveal this could be a bright spot among the 20 new broadcast TV shows debuting this fall.The Trump Formula for Success
Even though a new Quinnipiac University poll showed Dr. Ben Carson with a lead in Iowa, Donald Trump is still leading in every national poll on the GOP presidential race.Congress Could Pass Bipartisan Prison Reform; It's a Miracle!
Miracle #1: Congress is on the verge of approving a major criminal justice reform bill. Miracle #2: Republicans and Democrats are both backing it.Ignoring the Suffering of Yemen
While much needed attention is being given to refugees flowing from war-torn Syria, one desperately suffering Middle East nation is barely a blip on the developed world's radar screen.Marriage, Joy, and Abstinence: With Gratitude to Mark Twain
"To get the full value of joy," Mark Twain wrote in Following the Equator, "you must have someone to divide it with."Ben Carson: Abortion Like 'Slavery;' Wrong in Cases of Rape and Incest
GOP Presidential candidate Ben Carson has said compared abortion to slavery, and has said that it should be illegal even in cases of rape and incest.The Most Common Reason Pastors Give When They Leave a Church
Though there are many different reasons given, these pastors did share one reason much more frequently than any others.Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? Christmas? Easter?
Can we, in good faith, redeem Halloween, Christmas, and Easter with their roots saturated in paganism, superstitions, and the occult?Why Can't Two Gay Brothers Marry?
One of the strongest arguments against consensual adult incest is that incestuous unions could result in children with genetic defects, but since that concern wouldn't apply to same-sex couples, an Irish political leader has argued that gay cousins should be allowed to "marry."Inside the Vatican Synod on Family: 3 Questions About Catholics and Evangelicals (Day 22)
Here are three final questions on a set of three totally different issues regarding differences between Catholics and Evangelicals, which I have been asked again and again.Threats to Freedom in 'the Land of the Free'
The move to censor God from society is all too familiar to a man who grew up in an atmosphere of forced atheism. As a child, all he ever wanted was to live in "the land of the free."Finding True Joy in a Selfie Culture
We are living in a selfie culture.Halloween: What If My Kids Want to Read Occult Books?
Our child loves to read. The issue is that our local library seems to be stocked with an overabundance of books that deal directly or indirectly with the occult. Why is this and should I be concerned?Marijuana Less Harmful Than Alcohol, Tobacco?
Proponents for the legalization of recreational marijuana have said over and over again that marijuana is less harmful to society than alcohol and tobacco. Thus, it makes no sense; it's even hypocritical to keep it illegal, they say.Defund Dr. Frankenstein!
Not since Dr. Frankenstein's minions went scouring through cemeteries and morgues for body parts have we seen anything as sinister as Planned Parenthood's tissue racket.Inside the Vatican Synod on Family: Catholic, Evangelical, Orthodox Working Together (Day 18-21)
The fact that two Evangelical scholars speak to the yearly plenary of the non-Protestant chaplains reflects the changing situation on a national level, which are also reflected here in Rome on an international level.Finding Total Restoration in Christ
God is in the business of restoration, and as believers in Christ, He wants to make us whole in every area of our lives.US Military Action Has Never Brought Peace to the Middle East
In moments like these it is tempting to stand in solidarity with the disciple Peter, who tried to defend the helpless with military might.
Int'l Day of Prayer: Persecuted Christians Pray for Their Attackers
Christians from around the world shared their stories of persecution on the International Day of Prayer on Sunday.
Episcopal Church Installs First Black Leader; Says 'God Is Not Finished' With Denomination
The Episcopal Church has officially installed its first African-American leader, in a ceremony that mixed traditional ritual and a focus on diversity.
Could 'Black Lives Matter' Be Prophetic Message to the Church?
The Rev. Brenda Salter McNeil experienced a scriptural revelation regarding the Church and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Ben Carson: My Denomination Should Ordain Women
Seventh-day Adventists voted earlier this year to block the approval of women to be ordained in the denomination, a decision Dr. Ben Carson says he disagrees with.
Christian Business Shut Down Over Gay Marriage Is Now a Church
A Christian couple forced to close down their business for refusing to host a same-sex wedding now have something to celebrate.
Christian Venture Capitalist Defies Sex Scandal With God's Calling
Six years ago when she was still named Catherine Rohr, Catherine Hoke was an object of shame and she wanted to die.
Billy Graham's Warning to American Churches: 'Prepare for Persecution'
Reverend Billy Graham has warned American churches to "prepare for persecution."
Obama Puts US Boots on Ground in Syria to Fight ISIS
President Obama will deploy U.S. troops to train, advise and assist Syrian rebel forces to fight ISIS, the White House announced Friday.
Prominent New Jersey Pastor Ron Christian Found Dead Inside Church
Friends and family gathered to mourn the loss of Pastor Ron Christian after authorities confirmed they found the preacher dead inside his office Friday morning.
Pastor Greg Laurie: 6 Truths About Temptation
Pastor Greg Laurie says while everyone gets tempted, it's possible to overcome it.
5 Interesting Facts About Reformation Day
Churches worldwide celebrate the Protestant Reformation which started when Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Castle Church door in 1517.
Elevation Church Produces Rap-Dance Video to Honor Pastor Steven Furtick
North Carolina's multi-site Elevation Church honored pastor Steven Furtick with a rap-and-dance video.
Pastor Tim Keller Explains Why Your Christian Identity Should Supercede All Others
Whether you're rich, poor, black, white or Asian, if you are a Christian, that identity and all the qualities attached to it should trump all else.
Billy Graham: It's a Sin to Criticize Your Pastor
While acknowledging that no pastor is perfect, the Rev. Billy Graham says it's "wrong, and a sin in the eyes of God" for Christians to criticize their pastors.
Church Leaders Unite to Heal Nation's Racial Divide
Black and white congregational leaders from churches across the United States are meeting to discuss how local churches can be catalysts for healing the racial divide.
Baptist Seminary: New Charles Spurgeon Library Is a 'Sermon in Stone'
The new Charles Spurgeon Library includes approximately 6,000 books owned by the famous 19th century preacher.
Michael Brown: The Church Has Sold Its Soul to Be Relevant
The LGBT Movement will not outlast the revival of Christian witness and biblical principals for life, says author and ministry leader Michael Brown.
Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs to Transform Lives at Soul Train Awards
Singer Erica Campbell and fellow gospel artist Tasha Cobbs will team-up for a special performance at the Soul Train Awards.
New 'Muppets' Exposes Kids to Sex, Drugs and Alcohol?
Two family television watchdog groups are warning parents that the new version of "The Muppets" exposes children to adult content every three and a half minutes.
Texas Pastor John Burke Says Near-Death Experiences Are 'Amazingly Biblical' (Video)
Texas Pastor John Burke has studied over 1,000 near-death experience cases and wants Christians to know that stories about NDEs can be beneficial and improve one's quality of life.
Candace Cameron Bure Defends Viral Virgin on 'The View'
Candace Cameron Bure defends a Maryland bride who presented her father with a "certificate of purity" during her wedding reception.
Jeremy Lin: It's OK to Be Weird, It's Not OK to Be Bullied
Jeremy Lin says he was once bullied because of his Asian heritage.
Airlines Suspend Flights After ISIS Claims Role in Russian Plane Crash
Several airlines have suspended flights over Egypt's Sinai Peninsula after ISIS claimed responsibility for the crash of a Russian plane that killed all 224 on board.
ISIS Hostage Feels 'Born Again' After Witnessing Christian Captives' Strong Faith
A Syrian priest who was held captive for months by ISIS before being released said he was kept in an underground dormitory with 250 other Christians who refused to convert to Islam.
Muslim Mob Kills Christian Mother in Uganda for Converting to Christianity
A mob of unidentified Muslims in eastern Uganda beat a Christian woman to death, saying her family hadn't heeded their warning against converting to Christianity.
Christian Woman Burned Over 50% of Her Body After Refusing Marriage Proposal
A Christian Pakistani woman was set on fire and nearly burned to death after she refused to get married.
Pastor Kong Hee Tells Weeping Congregation After 'Guilty' Verdict: 'I'm Sorry'
Pastor Kong Hee appeared before his congregation at Singapore's City Harvest Church on Sunday, following his guilty verdict of misusing millions of church funds into his popstar wife's career.
5 Interesting Facts About Canada's New Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Justin Trudeau says among the first things he's going to do as prime minister of Canada is end the Royal's Air Force's bombing missions against the Islamic State.
Evangelicals to Host First-Ever Pro-Life Conference Ahead of 2016 Elections
Pro-life Evangelical leaders are hoping to build upon the success of the annual March for Life by hosting their first-ever pro-life conference in the nation's capital.
7 Extraordinary Women God Used to Change the World
"In Seven Women," author Eric Metaxas offers up little-known details about the inspiring lives of seven women, including Susanna Wesley, Joan of Arc and Rosa Parks.
In New Book, John Maxwell Delivers Lessons in Faith and 'Intentional Living'
In his new book, "Intentional Living," John Maxwell describes a journey into a life of significance that will gut you, overwhelm you and inspire you.
Love Story: Young Christian Couple Overcomes Brain Damage
Nine years after suffering irreversible brain damage in a tragic car accident, Ian Murphy is not physically the same man that his college sweetheart, Larissa, fell in love with.
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