Here’s the Explore the Bible Sunday School lesson commentary for Aug. 23, written by Don Fugate, senior pastor of Foxworthy Baptist Church in San Jose, California.
The White House announced plans to provide close to $2 billion in funding to faith-based and community groups for health and humanitarian assistance in more than a dozen countries, drawing praise from groups receiving funding and criticism from others for its emphasis on funding Christian organizations.
Michael Love noticed the Bible laid out on the table next to the man’s computer. He and his teammate, Emmett Grant, had walked into his café hoping to meet Aaron, the shop owner. Love asked him, “Do you read the Bible?”
Pastors and churchgoers assume people with disabilities will feel at home in their church, but congregations haven’t always made sure that would be the case.
A five-part documentary series profiling pastors, veterans and families on Ukraine’s front lines will begin streaming this month, offering what its producers call a long-overdue account of faith under Russian military occupation.
A Christian pastor has been sentenced to prison for two years for violating Indonesia’s law against blasphemy and hate speech in a case that has
Kevin Rideout is reported to be in good health and in the care of U.S. officials, SIM shared Friday (Aug. 14).
A newly released report by Barna Group and Gloo finds that while emotional strain and exhaustion has improved among pastors in the U.S., satisfaction has decreased from 72% in 2015 to 52% in 2026.
A Wyoming church, who serves thousands of individuals through its food pantry ministry, says its partnership with a food bank was cancelled over its religious teachings.
Former New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees shared about the impact Jesus and pastors had on his life during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech.
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