Living

David Jeremiah warns modern church is entertainment-driven social organization afraid of controversy

Many U.S. churches today have “forgotten” their purpose, becoming entertainment-driven social organizations eager to blend in with secular culture instead of focusing on biblical discipleship, Pastor David Jeremiah warned. 

U.S.

Judge rules SC school district cannot have official prayers, hymns at graduation ceremonies

A district court judge ruled that a South Carolina school district cannot allow official prayers or religious music at their graduation ceremonies, bringing an end to a years-long legal battle.

Church & Ministries

Co-founder of Christian nonprofit Water Mission drowns in 'tragic accident': 'The world has lost an angel'

The co-founder of a Christian humanitarian group which provides clean, safe drinking water to thousands of communities around the world in the name of Jesus has drowned in a “tragic accident.”

U.S.

North Korea more afraid of Christians than nuclear weapons, says formerly imprisoned pastor

A new short documentary film exposes the challenges North Korean Christians have endured in a nation where millions have never even heard the name of Jesus. Despite severely repressive conditions, pastors and scholars are envisioning a new future for the repressed nation.

Devotionals

Publisher to release new Eugene Peterson book a year after 'Message' author's death

A Colorado-based publisher will release a new book by Eugene Peterson, pastor and author of the best-selling Bible paraphrase The Message, a little over a year after his death.