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Whatever happened to congregational prayer?
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, church services used to include a time of congregational prayer.
Longing for the future Eden
We can begin living out that future reality today by resisting division and seeking harmony. How can you play your part in restoring God's harmony in the world this week?
China releases Early Rain house church member after 12 days in jail
China's Early Rain Covenant Church says one of its members, who was arrested in a raid during a recent worship service and suffered while in detention due to his medical condition, has been released on bail and had a celebratory dinner with his family.
China shuts down historic house church for refusing to join state-controlled movement
Authorities in China "liquidated" a historic house church in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, as part of a crackdown on churches that refuse to join the state-controlled Three-Self Church, rights advocates said.
Do Christians who commit suicide go to Heaven? Christian apologists answer
Two Christian apologists have offered their thoughts on whether Christians who die by suicide go to Heaven or Hell when they die.
Hillsong overhauls board in wake of scandals
A string of scandals have prompted big changes at Hillsong.
Shia LaBeouf says he was suicidal before conversion to Catholicism
The actor is gearing up for the Sept. 9 release of his latest film, "Padre Pio," where he stars in the role of the beloved Franciscan Capuchin friar.
Are you really listening?
Do we really listen? Or are we just hearing?
Would you wear something offensive to God?
When we look at our life, can we say, "I am truly walking in a manner worthy of the Lord?" or are we making too many compromises?
Most Evangelical churches don't let women serve as senior pastors but allow them to lead Bible study: poll
A new poll suggests that most Evangelical pastors serve in churches that don't allow women to serve as senior pastors but are open to letting females serve in other leadership roles.
Hillsong giving and attendance fell in 2021
Hillsong Church Australia, the flagship branch for the global Hillsong Church brand, suffered significant drops in both giving and church attendance in 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic marched into its second year and a series of sex and financial scandals enveloped the church network in the United States and Australia.
Patriarch Kirill cancels Kazakhstan trip and chance to meet with Pope Francis
For the second time this year, an in-person meeting between the two global religious leaders has fallen apart.