Billy Graham’s granddaughter tapped for religious freedom ambassador
The White House has nominated Cissie Graham Lynch, the granddaughter and daughter of evangelists Billy and Franklin Graham, respectively, to serve as the next U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom.
ICYMI: Surrogate mother flees to Texas to give birth after demanded to abort
A surrogate mother has rejected the demands of biological parents to abort their child, by giving birth to “baby Gabriel,” who is now being medically treated for a heart condition.
‘Quiet time’: Mark Fugitt puts focus on personal Bible study
Mark Fugitt is wondering why nearly unlimited access to the Bible has not made people holier in general. The Southwest Missouri pastor explores this in “Quiet Time: The Past, Present, and Potential Power of Personal Bible Study.”
Muslims protest construction of church building in Indonesia
Muslims in Indonesia on July 7 protested construction of a church building in South Sulawesi Province, falsely claiming it had
Christian mom wins 4-year battle to adopt children
A Christian mother has prevailed in her nearly four-year fight for the right to adopt children from Oregon’s foster care system—without supporting the state’s gender-affirming requirements.
Congregations, let me give you something to talk about
Remember the romantic love Bonnie Raitt sang about in her 1991 recording: “Let’s give ’em something to talk about.” I want to give you something much better to talk about — love for the good news of Jesus.
Helping NextGen embrace role in missions
The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion book for students, young adults and ministry leaders to understand Scripture as one unified story and recognize their role in God’s global mission.
‘Tragic moments demand a response:’ 4 ways to handle them
The phone rings with news that takes your breath away. Stunning news. A tragic car accident leaving several family members dead or injured. What’s your church’s next move?