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In response to a Reuters report on Yoel Roth, Twitter's former head of trust and safety, the social media platform's new owner and CEO Elon Musk confirmed suspicions, revealing that Twitter "has interfered in elections." Roth recently cautioned that the company no longer has enough staff to adequately perform safety work and is "not safer" following Musk's acquisition of the company last month. Roth also admitted that Twitter censored the Hunter Biden laptop story at the height of the 2020 presidential campaign because the company was unable to confirm its veracity, according to Reuters. In an interview with journalist Kara Swisher, Roth clarified that he believed the move was a mistake. Musk, meanwhile, has continued to say he will follow through with his pledge to make Twitter more transparent. The CEO told one commenter the company has failed "for a very long time" and said that "Twitter 2.0 will be far more effective, transparent and even-handed." He also announced earlier this week that he will be releasing what he dubbed the "Twitter Files on free speech suppression," saying the "public deserves to know what really happened." Read more.

Clarence Gilyard Jr., the actor who played the role of a pastor in the original "Left Behind" movie, has died at age 66. Gilyard, who went on to become a college professor, also starred on the small screen in the hit ‘90s series "Walker, Texas Ranger," alongside Chuck Norris. Raised in the Lutheran denomination, Gilyard later became a devout Catholic and attributed his faith to helping him get through struggles with drug and sex addictions. In a 2016 interview with the Catholic News Agency, Gilyard said an invitation to a Catholic church by a friend he met in a recovery program was the catalyst for change in his life: "Man, it rocked my world, it rocked me. So, I went to the priest on the way out, and I said hey, can I come see you this week? And the rest is history." Read more.

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To help a loved one with cancer this Christmas, it is essential you put them in the driver's seat to ensure they feel empowered, writes Rev. Percy McCray of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. In this editorial, McCray offers practical advice for helping to reduce patients' stress so they can enjoy the holiday season, writing, "It is important for the cancer patient to have a tangible feeling of love and connectedness, ... Part of what is healing and helpful to them is being part of the family dynamic. They want to be treated normally and positively but do not want to be the center of attention. Let’s engage with our loved ones who have a cancer diagnosis with that in mind." Read more.

Jonathan Saenz and Arina Grossu of Texas Values discuss Texas Democrats' losses during the midterm elections, asserting the party "sank like a stone" due to its pro-abortion stance. Case-in-point: Despite Beto O'Rourke claiming Texans were uniting to support abortion, Texas voters determined otherwise and reelected Gov. Greg Abbott. "[I]t turns out that being pro-life and saving lives is a winning strategy in Texas," the duo writes. Read more.

A MESSAGE FROM Medi-Share

Christian Care Ministry/Medi-Share, the nation’s leading healthcare sharing ministry, is the first ministry to be awarded accreditation from the independent Healthcare Sharing Accreditation Board (HCSAB).

This accreditation provides third-party validation and additional reassurance about the integrity and credibility of the Medi-Share program as a viable option for families looking to manage healthcare costs in a way that is consistent with their beliefs. Read more.

FACTS & FIGURES

A report from Barna has found that while a majority of pastors and Christians see unity as "agreement," there is no consensus on what unity should look like among pastors or Christians in general. While 70% of pastors associated unity with harmony, another 52% connected the term with "reconciliation," and 41% to "sacrifice." Thirty-nine percent of Christians viewed unity as an "alliance," while another 31% associated the term with "sameness." Further, while 62% of pastors reported that they often preach about unity among church members, just 48% of Christians reported that their pastors address this kind of unity often. Although 30% of pastors indicated they often speak of unity between those with different political beliefs, only 23% of Christians said they hear this. Only 12% of pastors indicated they regularly speak on unity between congregants and those of other faiths, while 28% of Christians say they hear their pastors promote such unity. Barna noted the lack of clarity regarding the definition of unity may help to explain the discrepancies. Read more.

The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability's 2022 State of Giving report has revealed that hundreds of Evangelical organizations saw a rise in donations from 2020 to 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. The report showed that the average ECFA member organization saw a 3% increase in cash donations, with this increase being "inflation-adjusted." In particular, "foundations" giving saw a 65.8% increase in giving. Anti-human trafficking groups saw a significant uptick (28.9%), followed by pregnancy resource centers (14.5%), children's ministries (12.6%), and church planting (12.2%). Meanwhile, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, student and youth ministry, and individual churches all experienced decreases. Read more.

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo, who stars alongside her two sisters in the TLC reality show "The Culpo Sisters," says her dating relationship with NFL running back Christian McCaffrey is "rooted in God." Culpo described how the duo actively places God at the center of their lives when it comes to addressing obstacles with their relationship, explaining during the Nov. 7 episode of the show, "I would say our relationship is definitely rooted in God, and that's really important to both of us." She expanded on her comments during an interview on Fox News, saying the foundation of the couple's relationship "has always been God," adding, "And I feel like when things are hard or when you're both overwhelmed [and] there's not a ton that you can give to each other, you can always rely on God." Read more.

Actress and singer Jodi Benson, best known for being the voice of Ariel in Disney's "The Little Mermaid," is now the voice of Nia in the new Christian children's series "The Wingfeather Saga." The No. 1 crowdfunded animated family series in history, "Wingfeather" is based on the bestselling fantasy books of the same name by Christian recording artist Andrew Peterson. "It's amazing to have this type of a story for families because it's not like a fluff project, it has a lot of deeper messages going on," Benson said of her role. Watch the interview here.