Three men were the victims of a drive-by shooting on Saturday outside of a Baptist church in Chicago, Ill. The men, who are all expected to survive, were shot while they attended a funeral at Universal Community Missionary Baptist Church, located in the Roseland neighborhood of the city, according to ABC 7 Chicago. Authorities say funeral attendees were standing outside when an unknown person in a gray sedan drove by and opened fire. Read more.

The Alberta Court of Appeal in Canada has ruled in favor of Pastor Artur Pawlowski of Street Church, who gained international notoriety for his objection to COVID-19 restrictions and sought to have a lower court ruling holding him in contempt of court dismissed. Sarah Miller, the lawyer for Pawlowski and the Cave of Adullam in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, announced in a tweet Friday that the Alberta Court of Appeal issued the outspoken pastor a "slam dunk win." The unanimous ruling from the three-judge panel vacated a lower court decision holding Pawlowski and his brother, Dawid, in contempt of court for holding an illegal public gathering in violation of Alberta’s provincial restrictions on large gatherings imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. The ruling ordered Alberta Health Services to pay Pawlowski and his brother Dawid $15,733.59. Pawlowski expressed his gratitude in an interview with Rebel News, saying it is "great news, not just for us." Read more.

LiveBeyond co-founder Laurie Stallings Vanderpool writes about disability awareness and the challenges those with disabilities face in developing nations where resources are the most limited. Vanderpool discusses how she and her husband sold their possessions and moved to Haiti where they created the Johnny's Kids program, which helps to provide nutrition, education, health care, love and attention to children with disabilities, and calls on believers to pray for Christ-like compassion and opportunities to help meet the spiritual and practical needs of such children. Read more.

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins addresses the 2015 Supreme Court decision that redefined marriage and cautions against the 47 Republican House members who "walked away from the party’s principles and platform to cast a vote for same-sex marriage." Asserting their decision boils down to "walking into a political trap that could very well eat into the margins the GOP needs in November," Perkins calls out the Senate Republicans who have thus far remained silent when it comes to defending marriage when, just seven years ago, they "left zero doubt about where they stood." Read Perkins' list here.

When a child has a parent in prison, they can experience so many overwhelming emotions. Many feel:

Scared. Abandoned. Unloved. Forgotten.

You can see why children of prisoners are among the most vulnerable kids in America. That's why I’m emailing you today—to ask for your help in bringing hope and transformation into the life of a boy or girl who has a parent in prison.

Many children hide their deep hurt and bury their feelings. They need to experience unconditional love and believe they are worthy. They need you and me to remind them of God’s amazing love. Donate Now

Three judges of the Court of Appeal in central London ruled on the side of a judgment handed down in the High Court of Justice Family Division earlier this month rejecting Archie Battersbee's parents' plea for the 12-year-old boy's treatment to continue. Christian Legal Centre, which is representing the family, says the parents will continue their legal battle to prevent their son from being removed from life support. The judges stayed their decision for 48 hours to allow the parents time to apply to the European Court of Human Rights for interim relief. Archie's mother, Hollie Dance, said in a statement that the family is asking for Archie's wishes to be respected and asked why the hospital and the courts are so determined to expedite the planning of Archie's death, saying there is nothing "dignified" about such planning. She asserted, "Parents need support, not pressure." Read more.

Guy and Tana Miller planted Remix Church in Salem, Mass., in 2011—a hotbed of witchcraft and spiritual activity. From transvestites to people who identified as "mermen" and warlocks, there was no shortage of individuals with whom to meet and get to know. They even ended up living next door to the official witch of Salem and also built a relationship there. In this "Playing with Fire" podcast episode, Guy and Tana discuss their ministry in Salem and why unconditional love is key when it comes to reaching people in difficult or uncomfortable situations. Listen now.

The Parents Television and Media Council is slamming Disney Plus for breaking its promise not to add R-rated movies to the streaming platform. The media watchdog announced on Friday that Disney Plus "made R-rated Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Logan available to subscribers today" and called the company out for backpedaling on its promise to families. "Three years ago, the Walt Disney Company made a promise to families, No R-rated movies on Disney+, they said. It’s a family-focused platform, they said. We have Hulu for our edgier adult fare, they said. It turns out they were lying to us. After decades of corporate brilliance establishing itself as the world’s most trusted brand for families, today’s C-level suite at Disney has decided to flush it all down the toilet," PTC President Tim Winter stated. In an interview with The Christian Post, PTC's Melissa Henson recommended seeking content from alternative providers such as Angel Studios and UP Faith & Family and urged consumers to "put pressure" on streamers to provide greater consistency in ratings and parental controls to ensure there are "safe spaces" for family audiences. Read more.