Michael Gryboski

Most Christians gave up social media for Lent - poll
Most Christians gave up social media for Lent - poll

As part of the observance of Lent, many American Christians are logging out of Facebook and Twitter, opting to give up social media more than any other thing, according to a recent survey.

Two American Mormons being deported from Russia under anti-evangelism laws
Two American Mormons being deported from Russia under anti-evangelism laws

Kole Brodowski and another unidentified volunteer were arrested while they were teaching English at a church in southern Russia.

Another win for Christian baker Jack Phillips after transgender cake lawsuit is dropped
Another win for Christian baker Jack Phillips after transgender cake lawsuit is dropped

Colorado has announced they are dropping their litigation against Christian baker Jack Phillips for his refusing on religious grounds to make a transgender cake.

Non-believers are open to talking about faith but don't think Christians are good listeners
Non-believers are open to talking about faith but don't think Christians are good listeners

When Christians attempt to engage in conversation with non-believing friends and family, they should not rush the effort to evangelize, says a study by the Barna Group.

British mother-of-two was arrested and detained after referring to transgender woman as a man
British mother-of-two was arrested and detained after referring to transgender woman as a man

A 38-year-old British mother of two was arrested and detained for several hours after calling a transgender woman a man on social media. She remains under investigation.

Christian couple turned down as foster parents because of 'bias' against their religious beliefs
Christian couple turned down as foster parents because of 'bias' against their religious beliefs

A Canadian human rights law firm is accusing a government adoption agency of discriminating against a Christian couple who wanted to become foster parents.

What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know
What is God's wrath? John Piper shares six things you need to know

Desiring God founder John Piper recently gave a message about what he called "six truths" regarding the nature of God's wrath.

Church of England transgender guidance: clergy can 'take it or leave it,' says Archbishop of Canterbury
Church of England transgender guidance: clergy can 'take it or leave it,' says Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tried to allay concerns about the Church of England's rededication guidance for trans-identified members by saying in a recent interview that it's not "a change of doctrine" and those opposed to it can "ignore it."

Donald Trump's critics have him all wrong, says Os Guinness

"They've become obsessed with Trump, and they've failed to see that he's not the cause of the problem, he's the consequence, the symptom," says the Christian writer and speaker

Christian teacher sacked after refusing to use transgender student's chosen pronouns
Christian teacher sacked after refusing to use transgender student's chosen pronouns

A Christian teacher has been fired from his position at a Virginia public high school because he refused to refer to a trans-identified student by using male pronouns even though the student is female.

Robert Jeffress defends Donald Trump for not reciting the Apostles' Creed at George H W Bush funeral
Robert Jeffress defends Donald Trump for not reciting the Apostles' Creed at George H W Bush funeral

Texas megachurch pastor and longtime Donald Trump supporter Robert Jeffress has defended the president amid criticism over his not reciting the Apostles' Creed during the funeral of former president George H.W. Bush.

Most read Bible verse of 2018 was Isaiah 41:10, according to YouVersion Bible app
Most read Bible verse of 2018 was Isaiah 41:10, according to YouVersion Bible app

Bible verse Isaiah 41:10 was the most read scripture in 2018, according to the YouVersion Bible app.

The key to witnessing to Buddhists is in the Old Testament, says former missionary to Japan
The key to witnessing to Buddhists is in the Old Testament, says former missionary to Japan

Old Testament books and passages are important when attempting to witness to Buddhists, especially those following traditional Asian Buddhism, according to a former missionary who helped plant churches in Japan.

If God made everything, then who made God? Apologist answers
If God made everything, then who made God? Apologist answers

Astrophysicist Hugh Ross of the Christian apologetics group Reasons to Believe has recently tackled the question of who or what created God.

US Episcopal bishop goes against the grain to ban gay marriage ceremonies in New York state
US Episcopal bishop goes against the grain to ban gay marriage ceremonies in New York state

A bishop of The Episcopal Church whose diocese is based in the capital of New York has announced that his churches will not perform same-sex marriage ceremonies.

School bans songs mentioning Jesus from annual Christmas concert
School bans songs mentioning Jesus from annual Christmas concert

A middle school in Virginia has banned songs mentioning "Jesus" from its annual Christmas concert as part of an effort to be "more sensitive" toward the increasingly "diverse population" of its student body.