Friday, August 13, 2021

Pastor’s son shot dead by Nigeria’s civilian joint task force for attempting to stop church demolition

Judge blocks several Indiana abortion laws; parental notification, ultrasound requirement upheld

A federal judge has struck down several pro-life laws in Indiana, dealing a blow to the momentum experienced by pro-life activists in the state following a previous court decision.

A Message from Edifi

‘Sin Has Consequences’: Understanding the Two Types of Spiritual Warfare

Brittni and Richard De La Mora break down the two types of spiritual warfare that plague human beings. "There are two different types of [spiritual] warfare,” Brittni proclaims in the latest episode of “Let’s Talk Purity.” "The attack of the enemy is very real.” Listen to the episode now!.

Biographies

Former Mormon missionary finds Jesus after attempting to convert Baptist pastor

Micah Wilder, a former Mormon missionary, recounts his incredible testimony of leaving the works-based religion for the freedom, grace and truth found in Jesus Christ alone.

U.S.

Christian teacher quits in front of school board to protest 'highly politicized agendas'

A Christian public school teacher resigned in front of her school board to protest its embrace of what she describes as “highly politicized agendas” that contradict her beliefs.

U.S.

Virginia school district passes controversial policy forcing teachers to use trans pronouns

A Virginia school district has passed a new policy that, among other things, allows trans-identified students to use bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity and requires teachers to refer to students by their preferred names and pronouns.

U.S.

Former Pfizer VP urges pregnant, childbearing age women not to get COVID vaccine

A former Pfizer executive recently advised that women of childbearing age and already pregnant women should consider opting out of taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

Entertainment

Devon Franklin developing film based on Pastor Mike Todd's 'Relationship Goals' book

Hollywood filmmaker DeVon Franklin has teamed up with Amazon Studios to create a feature film based on Michael Todd’s New York Times bestselling book, "Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex."

A Message from Westside Christian Fellowship

Has the Pride of Your Heart Deceived You?

Pride blinds and deceives, as illustrated in Obadiah 1:3 says, “The pride of your heart has deceived you.” You may feel that you’ve done too much damage, but don’t lose heart. You will be amazed at what God can do with humility, brokenness, and repentance.Listen Now

Opinion

How should Christians respond to America’s identity crisis? (pt 2)

If Christians are going to be a preserving salt and a lifegiving light, they have to be in the world but not of the world, and they must “walk the talk.” The watching world needs to see Christians living out their faith as twice-born men and women who have been born again from above and people within whom God’s Holy Spirit dwells (I Cor. 6:19-20).

He Was Raised By 3 Gay Parents and Thought 'I Never Want to Be a Christian.' Then, a Bible Study Changed Everything

Caleb Kaltenbach grew up with three gay parents and his family experienced hate and anger from many of the Christians they encountered. The cultural clash was so intense that he found himself saying, "I never want to be a Christian." But one day he attended a Bible study in an effort to try and disprove scripture — and was in for a major surprise: he became a Christian with traditional views on marriage. Now Kaltenbach is on a mission to help Christians find a balance between truth and love and to create "a sense of belonging for all people." Listen to his powerful story.