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1+ hour, 13+ min ago (289+ words) The Story Another moving story from Open Doors that highlights Christ I'd like to share with you. We learn of a man from Nigeria, Joshua, he went through the horror of being blinded by militants. But that wasn't all- his wife also left him after his injuries. Family members- they kept their... Another moving story from Open Doors that highlights Christ I'd like to share with you. We learn of a man from Nigeria, Joshua, he went through the horror of being blinded by militants. But that wasn't all- his wife also left him after his injuries. Family members- they kept their distance. I don't think many of us reading would comprehend the feelings he must have gone through. Praise God for Open Doors helping him through a trauma relief centre. Another moving story from Open Doors that highlights Christ…...

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (235+ words) Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens and All Greece received this morning the Permanent Representative of Greece to UNESCO, Mr. Giorgos Koumoutsakos. Mr. Koumoutsakos was welcomed by the Protosyncellus of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, Bishop Barnabas of Christoupolis. During the meeting, Mr. Koumoutsakos presented toArchbishop Ieronymos what he described as a historic decision by UNESCO to proclaim February 9 as World Greek Language Day. As he noted, the decision was adopted with the support of 90 countries and unanimously approved by all 194 UNESCO member states. "We believed in and invested in the Greek language," Mr. Koumoutsakos stated. "This is, of course, a collective decision that benefits Greeks worldwide." He also emphasized that "the Church has a significant role and a strong interest in our language." Archbishop Ieronymos underlined the responsibility of the Church toward the Greek language, stating: "As a Church, we feel…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (266+ words) The Holy Diocese of Adelaide held its first-ever Christmas Market on the evening of Sunday, December 14, at the parish of the Archiepiscopal Church of the Holy Wisdom of God (Hagia Sophia) in Adelaide. Inspired by the joy and warmth of the Christmas season, the market aimed to bring together people from across the Diocese [] The Holy Diocese of Adelaide held its first-ever Christmas Market on the evening of Sunday, December 14, at the parish of the Archiepiscopal Church of the Holy Wisdom of God (Hagia Sophia) in Adelaide. Inspired by the joy and warmth of the Christmas season, the market aimed to bring together people from across the Diocese to share in the spirit of the approaching Feast of the Nativity. Delicious food, beautiful weather, Christmas carols and festive songs, gift ideas, a children's craft corner, and an exhibition of Christmas…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (1137+ words) LEXINGTON, KY. " In a building nestled in a quiet neighborhood, the 110-year-old Cramer and Hanover Church of Christ gathered one last time." "Oh, if these walls could talk," visiting speaker Earl Mullins said to the small group of believers. "If we could hear the echoes of the lessons, the biblical truths preached in this place, what wonders we would hear. But the time of biblical teaching at Cramer and Hanover for this congregation is coming to an end." The last few years were hard on the a cappella congregation. Members and visitors fill the pews on the last Sunday at the Lexington, Ky., church building. The aging membership dwindled in size, with a regular Sunday attendance of about 15. Financial challenges prompted the sale of the building. With no minister or elders, the remaining members decided to disband." These are common…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (748+ words) Save $25 when you join by 12/20. This piece was adapted from the Mosaic newsletter. Subscribe'here. Many years later, facing the machines, I remember that distant afternoon when I picked up the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude. From the fantastic mind of Colombian writer Gabriel Garc'a M'rquez, it offers a cautionary tale for our time. The enchanted city of Macondo, known for its alchemy, has created a candy that causes insomnia. At first, citizens are dismayed by their lack of rest. But eventually they realize that this pill allows them the capacity for endless work, and soon "no one worried any more about the useless habit of sleeping." The people also find sleeplessness strips them of their imaginations, essentially turning them into machines. Now their sole purpose is to work, producing more for the sake of more. Here's the cautionary tale:…...

2+ hour, 29+ min ago (534+ words) Metropolitan Epiphaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine shared a profound spiritual reflection on repentance in a recent post on social media, drawing on the teaching of Saint John Chrysostom and the Gospel message of Christ. Quoting Saint John Chrysostom, the Metropolitan emphasized that human weakness and falls are known to God: "When we stumble and [] Metropolitan Epiphaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine shared a profound spiritual reflection on repentance in a recent post on social media, drawing on the teaching of Saint John Chrysostom and the Gospel message of Christ. Quoting Saint John Chrysostom, the Metropolitan emphasized that human weakness and falls are known to God: "When we stumble and fall, the Lord, knowing the weakness of our nature, asks only that we do not fall into despair, but abandon sin and hasten to confession." He explained that while all…...

2+ hour, 59+ min ago (138+ words) Good day I story is often told about how CHS was challenged by someone with regard to his smoking of cigars (being sinful). The story goes on to say that based upon this challenge CHS quit smoking his cigars. I heard this so many times and no one could give me a primary source for this story... I story is often told about how CHS was challenged by someone with regard to his smoking of cigars (being sinful). The story goes on to say that based upon this challenge CHS quit smoking his cigars. I heard this so many times and no one could give me a primary source for this story, come to find out it is just that a story with no basis in historical facts. Phil Johnson's 2021 presentation on the question first (13 mins)...

3+ hour ago (464+ words) December 17, 2025 By Brandon Porter MADISON, Wis. (BP) " The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled against the State of Wisconsin on Monday (Dec. 15) as the state attorney general tried for a second time to strip a Catholic-based organization from its non-profit status. The Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission's previously ruled that the Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) and its four sub-entities, which provide various social services to a diversity of needy communities, do not operate for religious purposes and don't qualify for an exemption from the state's unemployment insurance program. The CCB, the social ministry arm of the Diocese of Superior in Wisconsin, challenged the ruling all the way to U.S. Supreme Court. The High Court'ruled unanimously'June 5 that the Catholic Charities Bureau (CCB) qualifies for the same tax exemption granted to churches. However, the state initially refused to abide by the ruling, with the…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago (112+ words) Pastors Justin and Kasey Greenwell have resigned from their positions as online pastors at Greg Locke's Global Vision Bible Church (GVBC), in Lebanon, Tennessee, alleging spiritual abuse and a lack of spiritual and financial accountability. They have called upon Locke to repent. Locke denies the... Pastors Justin and Kasey Greenwell have resigned from their positions as online pastors at Greg Locke's Global Vision Bible Church (GVBC), in Lebanon, Tennessee, alleging spiritual abuse and a lack of spiritual and financial accountability. They have called upon Locke to repent. Locke denies the allegations, maintains the church is financially transparent, and says that he has already repented of what he needs to repent of....

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (109+ words) Apologist Frank Turek recently offered his perspective on whether Christians should attend the wedding of a family member who cheated on his previous spouse. Turek is an author and podcaster. He is the founder and president of the Christian apologetics ministry CrossExamined, and he is the... Apologist Frank Turek recently offered his perspective on whether Christians should attend the wedding of a family member who cheated on his previous spouse. Turek is an author and podcaster. He is the founder and president of the Christian apologetics ministry CrossExamined, and he is the author or co-author of several books, including "I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be an Atheist....