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Powerful: Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers Says Jesus Is the 'One Way to Freedom'

Powerful: Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers Says Jesus Is the 'One Way to Freedom' https://ift.tt/EyOj2vZ Those who have followed Quinn Ewers have seen quite an evolution from last season to this season.

'Only by the Blood of Jesus': Evangelist Will Graham Reaches 23,000 with Gospel; 1,500 Choose Christ

'Only by the Blood of Jesus': Evangelist Will Graham Reaches 23,000 with Gospel; 1,500 Choose Christ https://ift.tt/TsA7bpx Evangelist Will Graham is sharing the good news of the Gospel all around the globe with his latest outreaches touching more than 23,000 people in both North and South America. 

‘We Had Nothing’: Immigrant Who Came to US With $20 Is Surprised By $10,000 Tip for Restaurant Staff

‘We Had Nothing’: Immigrant Who Came to US With $20 Is Surprised By $10,000 Tip for Restaurant Staff https://ift.tt/TsA7bpx When Alfonso Brito immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, he and his wife had just $20 to their names — but things have changed for the better since they first crossed the border.

'Religious Discrimination': Will Supreme Court Take Vax Mandate Case of Fired Health Care Workers?

'Religious Discrimination': Will Supreme Court Take Vax Mandate Case of Fired Health Care Workers? https://ift.tt/TsA7bpx Five of Maine's largest healthcare providers may have to defend their actions in front of the U.S. Supreme Court after being accused of violating federal anti-discrimination laws while trying to comply with Democratic Gov. Janet Mills' controversial COVID-19 shot mandate. 

Possible Government Shutdown Looms Amid Battle Over Open Border

Possible Government Shutdown Looms Amid Battle Over Open Border https://ift.tt/TsA7bpx Time is running out to avoid a government shutdown. Lawmakers have until midnight Saturday to reach a deal and so far there isn't one.

‘We’ve Got to Wake Up!’: Former Supermodel Kathy Ireland Delivers Powerful Message Defending Life

‘We’ve Got to Wake Up!’: Former Supermodel Kathy Ireland Delivers Powerful Message Defending Life https://ift.tt/TsA7bpx Model-turned-entrepreneur Kathy Ireland was recently honored at an influential pro-life gala, but the business mogul told the audience she wasn’t always on the side of life.

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California Dies at Age 90

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California Dies at Age 90 https://ift.tt/qKwW3eg U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein has died at the age of 90. The Democrat from California was the oldest sitting U.S. senator and she had been absent from the Senate many times in 2023 due to health issues.

Focus on the Family Invites Kids to 'Bring Your Bible to School' on Oct. 5 - But That's Just Step 1

Focus on the Family Invites Kids to 'Bring Your Bible to School' on Oct. 5 - But That's Just Step 1 https://ift.tt/qKwW3eg A small act of faith is rippling across the nation leading thousands of students to bring their Bibles to school on the first Thursday in October to pray, share the Gospel, and celebrate religious freedom.

FBI Denies FOIA Request in 2020 Case of Faked Applications by National Voter Registration Firm

FBI Denies FOIA Request in 2020 Case of Faked Applications by National Voter Registration Firm https://ift.tt/qKwW3eg In 2020, the FBI took over an investigation into alleged voter registration fraud that happened in Muskegon, Michigan. Now that case is making headlines because the agency has denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding the federal probe, claiming an exemption in the act protects ongoing investigations.   

2 Fired Oregon Teachers Head to 9th Circuit: 'Clear Violation of Their Speech and Religious Rights'

2 Fired Oregon Teachers Head to 9th Circuit: 'Clear Violation of Their Speech and Religious Rights' https://ift.tt/qKwW3eg Working together, attorneys with the Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) and Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) have filed an 84-page opening brief on behalf of two Oregon educators, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to protect their First Amendment right to free speech and religion.

CA Sues Faith-Based Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Over Abortion Reversal Pill - Here Are the Facts

CA Sues Faith-Based Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Over Abortion Reversal Pill - Here Are the Facts https://ift.tt/qKwW3eg California's attorney general is suing two major pro-life pregnancy centers to stop them from advertising abortion pill reversal services,claiming that the natural hormone used to reverse the abortion pill is "risky" and "has no credible scientific backing." But while that claim is touted by the abortion industry, pro-life doctors have refuted it with actual evidence of lives saved.

Senate Unanimously Votes for Dress Code in Protest of Fetterman's Shorts and Hoodies

Senate Unanimously Votes for Dress Code in Protest of Fetterman's Shorts and Hoodies https://ift.tt/qKwW3eg The Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution approving a formal dress code that requires senators to wear business attire on the Senate floor, including a coat, tie and long pants.

From Border to Abortion, GOP Hopefuls Aim for a Breakout as Trump Faces Pro-Life Backlash

From Border to Abortion, GOP Hopefuls Aim for a Breakout as Trump Faces Pro-Life Backlash https://ift.tt/qKwW3eg Seven Republican presidential candidates took the debate stage last night, arguing their case on issues from the border to abortion, from China to Ukraine. And some took on former President Donald Trump as well, calling out his statements on abortion which have angered pro-lifers. The front-runner skipped the debate again, opting instead to give a competing speech in Michigan.

GOP Senators Push White House to Stop the Surge at the Border

GOP Senators Push White House to Stop the Surge at the Border https://ift.tt/Y6vInC7 Senate Republicans are calling for action from the White House to secure the U.S. Southern border, and they want to work with Democrats to make policy changes.

Franklin Graham Dedicates New Samaritan's Purse Airlift Response Center

Franklin Graham Dedicates New Samaritan's Purse Airlift Response Center https://ift.tt/Y6vInC7 Samaritan's Purse, the international humanitarian response ministry headquartered in Boone, North Carolina, now has a new airlift response center in Greensboro.  

Target Closing Nine Stores Across 4 States, Citing Theft and Violence

Target Closing Nine Stores Across 4 States, Citing Theft and Violence https://ift.tt/Y6vInC7 Retail giant Target announced Tuesday it will close nine stores in several large cities across four states due to violence, theft, and organized retail crime.

7 Republicans Make Their Case in Second GOP Debate as Trump Offers Counter-Programming

7 Republicans Make Their Case in Second GOP Debate as Trump Offers Counter-Programming https://ift.tt/Y6vInC7 The second Republican presidential primary debate is happening Wednesday night at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. But for the second time, the leading player won't be there. 

'God Had a Hand on Us': Police Prevent Mass Shooting at Virginia Church in the Nick of Time

'God Had a Hand on Us': Police Prevent Mass Shooting at Virginia Church in the Nick of Time https://ift.tt/Y6vInC7 A church in Northern Virginia is giving thanks after an off-duty police officer stopped a potential mass shooting with just moments to spare.

IL Law Forces Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers to Promote Abortion, Now Their Case Is Finally in Court

IL Law Forces Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers to Promote Abortion, Now Their Case Is Finally in Court https://ift.tt/Y6vInC7 A 2016 Illinois law mandates that pro-life doctors and pregnancy centers must not only refer patients for abortions but also talk about the alleged benefits. The law has been on hold since a year after it passed while pro-lifers pursue a legal challenge. After six long years, they finally had their day in court before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

'Prayer Is Always the Answer': Nearly 1M Students Gather Worldwide for 'See You the Pole' Event

'Prayer Is Always the Answer': Nearly 1M Students Gather Worldwide for 'See You the Pole' Event https://ift.tt/Y6vInC7 Students on school campuses around the world are gathering today to pray for their friends, schools, communities, and the unsaved as part of the annual See You At The Pole (SYATP) prayer event.

Regent University Named Best Online Master's Degree in Addiction Counseling Programs in Nation

Regent University Named Best Online Master's Degree in Addiction Counseling Programs in Nation https://ift.tt/Y6vInC7 Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been ranked #1 on the 2023 Best Online Master's Degree in Addiction Counseling Programs list by CounselingPsychology.org. The top ranking was issued for Regent's M.S. in Psychology – Addictions degree.

NYC Agrees to Spend $1.365 Billion to Rent Hotels to House Migrants

NYC Agrees to Spend $1.365 Billion to Rent Hotels to House Migrants https://ift.tt/mOsuD0X New York City officials' ongoing quest for shelters to house the migrants flooding into Gotham has led them to rent the historic Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. And it turns out all that rental money will go to Pakistan.

Why Are Witchcraft, Ouija Boards, Tarot, Horoscopes, and the Occult Raging? Experts Deliver Convicting Reality

Why Are Witchcraft, Ouija Boards, Tarot, Horoscopes, and the Occult Raging? Experts Deliver Convicting Reality https://ift.tt/mOsuD0X With horoscopes, witchcraft, and the occult seemingly increasing in their presence and prevalence, some might wonder why these practices — traditions the Bible condemns — are ever-present.

Christian Homeschooling Family Who Fled German Persecution Facing Deportation by Biden Admin

Christian Homeschooling Family Who Fled German Persecution Facing Deportation by Biden Admin https://ift.tt/mOsuD0X A Christian home-school family that was granted asylum in the United States 15 years ago after facing persecution in Germany, will be deported to their home country on orders from the Biden administration.

Teacher Who Refuses to Lie to Parents About Kids' Gender Identities Wins Major Victory

Teacher Who Refuses to Lie to Parents About Kids' Gender Identities Wins Major Victory https://ift.tt/mOsuD0X A California teacher suing to stop a policy purportedly requiring educators to lie to parents about their children’s gender identities is speaking out after scoring a legal victory.

Here's How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Millions of Americans

Here's How a Government Shutdown Could Affect Millions of Americans https://ift.tt/p9PaSwL The pay for millions of federal workers could stop in a few days if a funding agreement is not passed by Congress.  

These Two Outspoken Christians Were Named to Time's 100 Next List

These Two Outspoken Christians Were Named to Time's 100 Next List https://ift.tt/p9PaSwL Sarah Jakes Roberts, a co-pastor of The Potters House in Dallas, Texas, and NASA astronaut Victor J. Glover, Jr. have been named to Time magazine's 2023 100 Next List. It's a list the media company said is a possible glimpse at "what society's future and future leaders will look like."

Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Punish Parents Who Don't Affirm Child's Trans Disorder

Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Punish Parents Who Don't Affirm Child's Trans Disorder https://ift.tt/p9PaSwL California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether parents affirmed their child's gender disorder when making decisions in custody court battles.

Asbury and Other Evangelical Colleges Report Record Numbers of New Students Enrolling

Asbury and Other Evangelical Colleges Report Record Numbers of New Students Enrolling https://ift.tt/p9PaSwL Evangelical colleges and universities across the country are reporting a record number of new students have registered for classes this fall. 

China's Confucius Classrooms in US Public Schools: Are They Brainwashing America's Children?

China's Confucius Classrooms in US Public Schools: Are They Brainwashing America's Children? https://ift.tt/p9PaSwL China is believed to have spent at least $17 million establishing so-called "Confucius Classrooms" in 143 school districts across the US, teaching school children Beijing's view of the world.

Pro Golfer Opens Up About Gambling Addiction, Credits Wife as 'Strong and Supportive Partner'

Pro Golfer Opens Up About Gambling Addiction, Credits Wife as 'Strong and Supportive Partner' https://ift.tt/ryhN1vi All bets are off for Phil Mickelson, the professional golfer owning up to his gambling addiction after it was alleged he squandered more than $1 billion over the last three decades.

'Repent Tents' and 10-Foot Cross to Be Placed at TN Capitol for Non-Stop Prayer: 'Desperation for God'

'Repent Tents' and 10-Foot Cross to Be Placed at TN Capitol for Non-Stop Prayer: 'Desperation for God' https://ift.tt/ryhN1vi Faith leaders in Tennessee are sending out a "clarion call" to other believers to join them next week to praise, worship, and intercede for America in hopes of not only seeing a change in the nation but to "advance God's Kingdom" to save the lost.  

Pastor Gets Pulled Over for Speeding, Then Police Officer Gives Him an Escort Instead of a Ticket

Pastor Gets Pulled Over for Speeding, Then Police Officer Gives Him an Escort Instead of a Ticket https://ift.tt/ryhN1vi After being pulled over for speeding, a Springfield, Illinois pastor won't soon forget the kindness of a local police officer who escorted him directly to the hospital after he explained his daughter was experiencing a life-threatening medical condition. 

Federal Court Rules Christian Teachers Can't Be Forced to Lie to Parents About Kids' Gender Confusion

Federal Court Rules Christian Teachers Can't Be Forced to Lie to Parents About Kids' Gender Confusion https://ift.tt/8r2YDcx A federal judge has ruled in favor of two Christian teachers who refused to uphold their school's policy that required staff to lie to parents and hide students' gender confusion.

2024 Defense Budget Held Hostage in Ongoing Republican 'Civil War'

2024 Defense Budget Held Hostage in Ongoing Republican 'Civil War' https://ift.tt/8r2YDcx A Republican civil war -- that's the feeling over continued infighting between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and the more conservative wing of his own party. 

Reagan Conservatism, Trump Populism and the Future of the GOP: What's Next?

Reagan Conservatism, Trump Populism and the Future of the GOP: What's Next? https://ift.tt/8r2YDcx The last time Republicans debated in Simi Valley California at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, participants included then-candidate Donald Trump. He won't be on the debate stage this time around, and he's also one of the main reasons the GOP is no longer considered the party of Reagan.

Apocalyptic Scenes Abound in Darien Gap as Migrants Smash Record in Race to US Border

Apocalyptic Scenes Abound in Darien Gap as Migrants Smash Record in Race to US Border https://ift.tt/8r2YDcx The migrants flooding into the U.S. are part of an unbroken chain stretching all the way to South America. The impact of thousands of people making the trek north is taking a huge toll on the communities they pass through. 

3 Pro-Life Activists Jailed, Found Guilty of Federal Charges in DC Abortion Clinic Sit-In

3 Pro-Life Activists Jailed, Found Guilty of Federal Charges in DC Abortion Clinic Sit-In https://ift.tt/JxVI2AD A group of pro-life activists is facing up to 11 years in prison for blocking access to what they consider to be a controversial late-term abortion clinic in Washington, D.C. 

'God Is Moving': Baptist Church in Kentucky Celebrates 100 Salvations, 46 Water Baptisms

'God Is Moving': Baptist Church in Kentucky Celebrates 100 Salvations, 46 Water Baptisms https://ift.tt/JxVI2AD Nearly 100 people made first-time confessions for salvation and 46 people were water baptized at a Kentucky church Wednesday. 

Biden to Extend Legal Status to 472,000 Migrants as Democrat Officials Complain, 'No End in Sight'

Biden to Extend Legal Status to 472,000 Migrants as Democrat Officials Complain, 'No End in Sight' https://ift.tt/JxVI2AD After growing pressure to do more on the country's immigration crisis President Biden is finally taking action. But it's not action to stop the ongoing stream of migrants over the border.  Instead, the White House is granting temporary legal status to an estimated 472,000 Venezuelans who arrived in the country as of July 31, making it easier for them to get to work in the US.

House GOP Accuses Garland and DOJ of Pro-Biden Bias in Capitol Hill Hearing

House GOP Accuses Garland and DOJ of Pro-Biden Bias in Capitol Hill Hearing https://ift.tt/JxVI2AD With one former president charged with multiple federal crimes, the current president's son under indictment, and that same president facing a House impeachment inquiry, the U.S. Attorney General faced a lot of tough questions on Capitol Hill Wednesday. 

'This Is Blasphemy': Dallas Church Pledges Allegiance to Drag Queens and LGBT Agenda

'This Is Blasphemy': Dallas Church Pledges Allegiance to Drag Queens and LGBT Agenda https://ift.tt/JxVI2AD A Dallas, Texas church hosted a group of drag queens Sunday in order to "bless" them and to respond to a state law that would make sexually-oriented performances in front of children a criminal offense. The church then went a step further, pledging allegiance to the LGBT agenda while praying aloud, "We pledge to be allies to the drag community."

'You Don't Have to Carry It All': Former GMA Anchor's Faith-Focused Message for Working Moms

'You Don't Have to Carry It All': Former GMA Anchor's Faith-Focused Message for Working Moms https://ift.tt/JxVI2AD Former top-tier news anchor Paula Faris left the news world behind to be present with her family. At the same time, she launched a business and learned some valuable lessons about life-balance along the way. Now she's out with a new book, You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt & Find a Better Way Forward.

'God Never Gives Up on You': Max Lucado Reveals He Fought a Secret Battle with Alcohol

'God Never Gives Up on You': Max Lucado Reveals He Fought a Secret Battle with Alcohol https://ift.tt/9rmxi8y On the outside, author and minister Max Lucado had it all together. He was part of a thriving church, had top-selling books in the hands of people all over the country, and was designated the "Best Preacher in America." But Lucado recently opened up about how he secretly drank alcohol to deal with the stress and pressure of ministry.  

Netanyahu Visits Elon Musk, Asks Him Fight Antisemitism on X

Netanyahu Visits Elon Musk, Asks Him Fight Antisemitism on X https://ift.tt/9rmxi8y Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is encouraging billionaire businessman Elon Musk to push back against antisemitism on his social media platform X.

Officials Find Debris from F-35 Fighter Jet that Crashed in South Carolina After Pilot Ejected

Officials Find Debris from F-35 Fighter Jet that Crashed in South Carolina After Pilot Ejected https://ift.tt/9rmxi8y The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected was located Monday in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.

'Sound of Freedom' Inspiration Tim Ballard Accused of Alleged Sexual Misconduct: Report

'Sound of Freedom' Inspiration Tim Ballard Accused of Alleged Sexual Misconduct: Report https://ift.tt/9rmxi8y The former government agent whose story was portrayed by actor Jim Caviezel in the summer blockbuster Sound of Freedom has been accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, according to Vice News. He says the accusations are not true.

5 US Prisoners Arrive Home After $6 Billion 'Ransom' Payment to Iranian Regime

5 US Prisoners Arrive Home After $6 Billion 'Ransom' Payment to Iranian Regime https://ift.tt/lc52REY Iran and the U.S. exchanged prisoners Monday after the Biden administration freed up $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Five Americans are headed home after being freed as part of the agreement.

Former KY Clerk Kim Davis to Appeal Jury's $100K Verdict in Religious Rights vs. Gay Rights Battle

Former KY Clerk Kim Davis to Appeal Jury's $100K Verdict in Religious Rights vs. Gay Rights Battle https://ift.tt/lc52REY Two juries announced conflicting decisions last week in separate civil trials against former Rowan County, Kentucky, Clerk Kim Davis.

School Board Axes 'Offensive' Invocations After Atheists Dismantle Longtime Prayer Tradition

School Board Axes 'Offensive' Invocations After Atheists Dismantle Longtime Prayer Tradition https://ift.tt/lc52REY A Connecticut school board has reportedly axed prayers before board meetings following a complaint from a “concerned community member” and an atheist organization.

Trump Faces Big Rift with Pro-Lifers After Opposing Heartbeat Laws

Trump Faces Big Rift with Pro-Lifers After Opposing Heartbeat Laws https://ift.tt/lc52REY Former President Trump's comments on abortion laws are drawing fire from pro-lifers. On "Meet the Press" Sunday, host Kristen Welker pressed Trump on whether he'd sign a federal law banning abortion at 15 weeks.

Revival Flames Burn Brightly in North Carolina: 282 Baptized at Church's Outdoor Event

Revival Flames Burn Brightly in North Carolina: 282 Baptized at Church's Outdoor Event https://ift.tt/lc52REY Almost 300 people were baptized Sunday in an outdoor event hosted by one Arden, North Carolina church. 

5 US Prisoners Heading Home After $6 Billion 'Ransom' Payment to Iranian Regime

5 US Prisoners Heading Home After $6 Billion 'Ransom' Payment to Iranian Regime https://ift.tt/lc52REY Iran and the U.S. are exchanging prisoners today after the Biden administration freed up $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Officials say five prisoners sought by the U.S. in the prisoner swap were flown out of Tehran this morning.

Detransitioner Chloe Cole: I've Been Censored By 'Big Tech Overlords' at Instagram

Detransitioner Chloe Cole: I've Been Censored By 'Big Tech Overlords' at Instagram https://ift.tt/AGFvipe Chloe Cole, a well-known detransitioner, is calling out the “big tech overlords” at Instagram after the platform reportedly censored her account.

Move of God at Texas A&M Shows 'No Signs of Slowing Down' - Hundreds Baptized in Corpus Christi

Move of God at Texas A&M Shows 'No Signs of Slowing Down' - Hundreds Baptized in Corpus Christi https://ift.tt/rZf3hET A Texas youth pastor says an outpouring of revival is taking place among college students at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and it shows "no signs of slowing down" as hundreds have already given their lives to Jesus and others are getting water baptized almost daily.

Regent Univ. Helps Trafficking Victims Get a Fresh Start: 'God Loves Stories of Beauty from Ashes'

Regent Univ. Helps Trafficking Victims Get a Fresh Start: 'God Loves Stories of Beauty from Ashes' https://ift.tt/rZf3hET Regent University is taking an active role in the fight against human trafficking by helping survivors get a fresh start.  Regent Law School's Center for Global Justice is providing human trafficking victims in Virginia legal help to clear their records thanks to a new state law Regent helped get passed in the state.

Lawmakers and Tech Execs Discuss the Future of AI: Time to Act is Now

Lawmakers and Tech Execs Discuss the Future of AI: Time to Act is Now https://ift.tt/rZf3hET The time to act is now. That's the message coming from many in Washington as lawmakers and tech executives talk about the possibilities and potential perils of artificial intelligence. 

FL Church Meets Outside After Fire Destroys Building During a Bible Study: 'God Has A Greater Plan'

FL Church Meets Outside After Fire Destroys Building During a Bible Study: 'God Has A Greater Plan' https://ift.tt/rZf3hET A Florida church is holding weekly services outside after a large fire destroyed their building. Members say the building does not define their church and they already see God turning their "tragedy into triumph".

Critics Warn of Smokescreen After Hunter Biden Indicted in Only Case Where Joe Biden Wasn't Involved

Critics Warn of Smokescreen After Hunter Biden Indicted in Only Case Where Joe Biden Wasn't Involved https://ift.tt/rZf3hET Hunter Biden was indicted on three felony gun charges Thursday. President Joe Biden's son is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018 and then illegally keeping it in his possession for 11 days. 

Some 13,000 Auto Workers Begin Strike, Seek Better Wages, Benefits from Detroit Automakers

Some 13,000 Auto Workers Begin Strike, Seek Better Wages, Benefits from Detroit Automakers https://ift.tt/rZf3hET About 13,000 U.S. auto workers stopped making vehicles and headed for the picket lines Friday after their leaders couldn’t bridge a giant gap between union demands in contract talks and what Detroit’s three automakers are willing to pay. The United Auto Workers union went on strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis simultaneously for the first time in its 88-year history as four-year contracts with the companies expired Thursday night. 

New Bill Pushes Govt to Track Down Unaccompanied Minors at Risk of Trafficking

New Bill Pushes Govt to Track Down Unaccompanied Minors at Risk of Trafficking https://ift.tt/rZf3hET Trying to stomp out modern-day slavery is an ongoing effort to keep the most vulnerable safe when they cross into the United States. Legislation proposed this week calls on the Biden administration to locate some 85,000 unaccompanied migrant children who are missing in the U.S.

Is Belief in God on the Rise? 'You'd Be Surprised at Who's Finding Answers in Christianity

Is Belief in God on the Rise? 'You'd Be Surprised at Who's Finding Answers in Christianity https://ift.tt/rZf3hET We keep reading how Americans are losing their religion, saying it is not important in their lives anymore. But one author is convinced change is on the horizon. Justin Brierley outlines the rising of a new conversation about Christianity and God.

9th Circuit Reinstates High School Access for Fellowship of Christian Athletes

9th Circuit Reinstates High School Access for Fellowship of Christian Athletes https://ift.tt/6me1gPI The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Wednesday that a San Jose, California school district must recognize the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and allow the group to meet and hold events on the district's high school campuses. 

Federal Judge Declares DACA Program for 'Dreamers' Illegal for Second Time

Federal Judge Declares DACA Program for 'Dreamers' Illegal for Second Time https://ift.tt/6me1gPI The federal government's revised DACA program has once again been declared illegal. The program prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. 

'No Apologies' From 'Weaponized' Banks Canceling Faith Groups

'No Apologies' From 'Weaponized' Banks Canceling Faith Groups https://ift.tt/6me1gPI An increasing number of Christian and conservative organizations say they're being 'de-banked.' Accounts are closed, payment processors are turned off, or some are placed on a donor 'blacklist.' 

Historic Texas Church Founded by Freed Slaves Blocked by City Council Zoning Decision

Historic Texas Church Founded by Freed Slaves Blocked by City Council Zoning Decision https://ift.tt/6me1gPI The Addison, Texas City Council voted in July to deny a special use permit request to the current owners of the White Rock Chapel, a historically black church founded in 1884 by freed slaves.

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney Won't Seek Reelection in 2024

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney Won't Seek Reelection in 2024 https://ift.tt/6me1gPI Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection in 2024, creating a wide-open contest in a state that heavily favors Republicans and is expected to attract a crowded field. 

Husband of US Rep. Mary Peltola Dies in an Airplane Crash in Alaska

Husband of US Rep. Mary Peltola Dies in an Airplane Crash in Alaska https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband has died in an airplane crash, her office said in a statement Wednesday.

'Don't Give an Inch on This': GOP Senators Read Sex Scenes from Youth Books to Make Their Point

'Don't Give an Inch on This': GOP Senators Read Sex Scenes from Youth Books to Make Their Point https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 The fight over allowing sexually explicit books in schools spilled into the halls of Congress Tuesday as a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing spotlighted so-called book "bans", an issue that has become highly partisan. 

Dr. Tony Evans Makes a Big Announcement, Asks for Prayer During 'Sensitive Time'

Dr. Tony Evans Makes a Big Announcement, Asks for Prayer During 'Sensitive Time' https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 Dr. Tony Evans, the senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, announced he is now engaged to Dr. Carla Crummie, four years after the death of his wife, Lois Evans.

'Sound of Freedom' Hero Promotes Bill to Force Biden Admin to Find 85,000 Missing Migrant Kids

'Sound of Freedom' Hero Promotes Bill to Force Biden Admin to Find 85,000 Missing Migrant Kids https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 Tim Ballard, the former Homeland Security agent who is on a mission to end human trafficking around the world, will testify on Capitol Hill this week demanding the Biden administration find the estimated 85,000 unaccompanied minors who crossed the southern border but are now unaccounted for in the United States.

'Tokelahoma': Red State Becomes Wild West of Weed Where Chinese Nationals Own 75% of the Farms

'Tokelahoma': Red State Becomes Wild West of Weed Where Chinese Nationals Own 75% of the Farms https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 Since the doors began opening for legalized marijuana, a number of states have joined the movement. That includes Oklahoma, which has become one of the easier places to grow or sell marijuana. 

McCarthy Directs House to Open Formal Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden

McCarthy Directs House to Open Formal Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced he has directed the House to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over Biden's potential role in his son Hunter Biden's business deals, jumpstarting a busy month for lawmakers. 

Faith-Based Group Helps More Than 6,600 Trafficking Survivors Find Healing, New Life

Faith-Based Group Helps More Than 6,600 Trafficking Survivors Find Healing, New Life https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 After three women heard about human sex trafficking 12 years ago, they decided they were going to make a difference. Since then, the nonprofit faith-based organization the trio founded has helped more than 6,600 human trafficking survivors find freedom and a new path in life. 

California to Pay $192K to Settle Pro-Life Group's Free Speech Lawsuit

California to Pay $192K to Settle Pro-Life Group's Free Speech Lawsuit https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 California state officials have agreed to settle a two-year-old lawsuit brought by Right to Life of Central California, agreeing to honor the group's free speech rights and pay $192,706 in attorneys' fees.

Fire Chief Terminated for Attending Christian Event Takes Case to Next Level in 12-Year Battle

Fire Chief Terminated for Attending Christian Event Takes Case to Next Level in 12-Year Battle https://ift.tt/bnOUNY6 A non-profit legal group says they will appeal a court's decision to side with a California fire department that terminated their chief for attending a leadership conference held at a church. 

Why the Explosion of Artificial Intelligence Should Have Christians on Alert

Why the Explosion of Artificial Intelligence Should Have Christians on Alert https://ift.tt/BRbsq4v The sudden explosion of artificial intelligence has left some Christians pondering the moral implications of this ever-expansive technology. 

'Hostile Territory': Praying Coach Was Ostracized When He Returned but Still Sees 'God's Hand'

'Hostile Territory': Praying Coach Was Ostracized When He Returned but Still Sees 'God's Hand' https://ift.tt/BRbsq4v The former Washington state football coach who won his case before the Supreme Court allowing him to pray openly on the field, is now sharing why he resigned just five days after his return.

VA Gov Pardons Dad Arrested for Standing Up for Daughter at School Meeting: 'We Righted a Wrong'

VA Gov Pardons Dad Arrested for Standing Up for Daughter at School Meeting: 'We Righted a Wrong' https://ift.tt/BRbsq4v Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has pardoned Loudoun County father Scott Smith who was arrested two years ago and was convicted of disorderly conduct at a local school board meeting after his daughter was sexually assaulted by a teenage boy wearing a skirt.

'Utter Madness!' CA Passes Bill, Parents Who Don't Support Gender Transitions Could Lose Custody

'Utter Madness!' CA Passes Bill, Parents Who Don't Support Gender Transitions Could Lose Custody https://ift.tt/BRbsq4v California's state assembly has passed a bill requiring judges in child custody hearings to consider whether or not parents affirm or support a child's desire to change their gender.

ND Man Sentenced to Prison in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case, Claimed Victim Was 'Republican Extremist'

ND Man Sentenced to Prison in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case, Claimed Victim Was 'Republican Extremist' https://ift.tt/BRbsq4v Shannon Brandt, the North Dakota man who initially admitted he ran over and killed 18-year-old Cayler Ellingson after a political argument last year, was sentenced to five years in state prison Friday.

Biden Vietnam Visit: “Opportunity for Christians”

Biden Vietnam Visit: “Opportunity for Christians” https://ift.tt/8oWf29S After meeting with the big economic leaders at the G-20 Summit in India, President Biden is making a 24-hour milestone visit to Vietnam on September 10 upon the invitation of Vietnam’s communist party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.

'The Dream Lives On': 34-Year-Old Marine Veteran Makes College Football Team

'The Dream Lives On': 34-Year-Old Marine Veteran Makes College Football Team https://ift.tt/8oWf29S Matt Ganyard is a Marine Corps veteran, a husband, a father and, now, a walk-on kicker for the University of Virginia football team — a dream he wasn’t sure would ever become a reality.

Operation Blessing Offers Hope to Idalia Survivors in Desperate Need: 'God Is Still Listening'

Operation Blessing Offers Hope to Idalia Survivors in Desperate Need: 'God Is Still Listening' https://ift.tt/8JiWm9d Hope is rising from desperate situations left behind by Hurricane Idalia, thanks to volunteers with CBN's Operation Blessing. 

Massachusetts Church Gives Away 1,000 Pairs of Kid's Sneakers to 'Transform' City for Jesus

Massachusetts Church Gives Away 1,000 Pairs of Kid's Sneakers to 'Transform' City for Jesus https://ift.tt/GYvMUwd A Massachusetts church recently gave away more than 1,000 pairs of sneakers to kids in need.

'Lock the Shields': Woman Rallies Christians to Adopt Every US School in Prayer for Revival

'Lock the Shields': Woman Rallies Christians to Adopt Every US School in Prayer for Revival https://ift.tt/GYvMUwd A former teacher from Texas is taking the Biblical mandate to "pray without ceasing" to schools across the nation by kickstarting an initiative that seeks to spark revival at every school, in every city.

Jill Duggar Dillard Shares How Reality Show and False Beliefs Nearly Destroyed Her Marriage

Jill Duggar Dillard Shares How Reality Show and False Beliefs Nearly Destroyed Her Marriage https://ift.tt/GYvMUwd Jill Duggar Dillard is opening up about how her family's reality shows, "19 Kids and Counting" and its spin-off "Counting On", nearly destroyed her marriage.

Putting Jesus in Times Square? Christian Company Uses AI to Increase Kingdom-Impact for Ministries

Putting Jesus in Times Square? Christian Company Uses AI to Increase Kingdom-Impact for Ministries https://ift.tt/GYvMUwd Some tech experts at the forefront of artificial intelligence have sounded the alarm over the potential dangers it poses, however, a growing number of Christians see it as an important tool for sharing the good news of Jesus.

CA District Bars Christian Club from Elementary School Sparking Legal Battle

CA District Bars Christian Club from Elementary School Sparking Legal Battle https://ift.tt/GYvMUwd A California school district is denying a Christian school club equal access to its facility while allowing other after-school programs to meet on its grounds. 

'Cultural Rot': Jon Voight Laments 'Appearance of Satan' in Critique of Hollywood, US Division

'Cultural Rot': Jon Voight Laments 'Appearance of Satan' in Critique of Hollywood, US Division https://ift.tt/GYvMUwd Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight slammed the “appearance of Satan” in Hollywood and spoke out against what he sees as divisive forces in the U.S.

Border Crossings Spike Again, Both Sides Call for Biden to Act

Border Crossings Spike Again, Both Sides Call for Biden to Act https://ift.tt/F3CDQwx New numbers show border crossings are spiking once again, resulting in some Democrats now calling the situation a crisis and urging President Biden to act.  

Oregon Woman Starts Christian Neighborhood Library, Offers Free Bibles: 'God Is with You'

Oregon Woman Starts Christian Neighborhood Library, Offers Free Bibles: 'God Is with You' https://ift.tt/F3CDQwx A woman in a small town in Oregon is starting a movement of local neighborhood libraries that offer the Bible, free Christian books, resources, and prayer to people in their communities. 

'Moms for Liberty' Gains 120,000 Members in 2 Years in Fight for Parental Rights, and SPLC Hates It

'Moms for Liberty' Gains 120,000 Members in 2 Years in Fight for Parental Rights, and SPLC Hates It https://ift.tt/F3CDQwx They call themselves "Joyful Warriors" and since 2021, Moms for Liberty has enlisted more than 100,000 members from across the country with the goal of standing up for parents' rights at each level of government. In that time, the organization has become a voice in the 2024 presidential election and has also taken arrows from the Southern Poverty Law Center.  

Saboteurs on US Soil: Chinese Spies Infiltrating US Military Bases

Saboteurs on US Soil: Chinese Spies Infiltrating US Military Bases https://ift.tt/F3CDQwx U.S. officials say a pattern of infiltration at U.S. military bases could amount to espionage. The Pentagon and the FBI report cases of Chinese nationals gaining unauthorized access to U.S. military bases and other secure areas.

Joe Kennedy Resigns as Assistant Football Coach at Washington State High School

Joe Kennedy Resigns as Assistant Football Coach at Washington State High School https://ift.tt/F3CDQwx Coach Joe Kennedy resigned from his position as an assistant football coach at Bremerton High School in Bremerton, Washington on Wednesday. 

Teen QB Who Collapsed on Field Now Moves Legs as PA Community Prays: 'Miraculous'

Teen QB Who Collapsed on Field Now Moves Legs as PA Community Prays: 'Miraculous' https://ift.tt/F3CDQwx A Pennsylvania community that has been seeking God for a miracle after a high school football player collapsed on the field last week is now seeing an answer to their prayers. 

California Woman Answers 'God's Calling' to Pay the High Cost for Families Saying Goodbye in Maui

California Woman Answers 'God's Calling' to Pay the High Cost for Families Saying Goodbye in Maui https://ift.tt/F3CDQwx It's been a month since wildfires swept through part of the Hawaiian island of Maui. In the long road to recovery, one major struggle for families who lost loved ones is paying for a proper funeral service, but thanks to a woman from California, many are now getting the help they need.  

California Woman Answers 'God's Calling' to Pay the High Cost of Saying Goodbye in Maui

California Woman Answers 'God's Calling' to Pay the High Cost of Saying Goodbye in Maui https://ift.tt/F3CDQwx It's been a month since wildfires swept through part of the Hawaiian island of Maui. In the long road to recovery, one major struggle for families who lost loved ones is paying for a proper funeral service, but thanks to a woman from California, many are now getting the help they need.  

Disturbing Criminalization of Christianity Underway Overseas: Is It Coming to America Next?

Disturbing Criminalization of Christianity Underway Overseas: Is It Coming to America Next? https://ift.tt/xfAQEcS Several Christians are facing possible jail time in religious liberty battles unfolding across Europe and beyond. These cases are sparking fears about if — and when — these escalating struggles could come to America. 

As Govt Shutdown Looms, McConnell, Scalise, Feinstein Face Big Health Questions

As Govt Shutdown Looms, McConnell, Scalise, Feinstein Face Big Health Questions https://ift.tt/xfAQEcS The U.S. Senate returned to work Tuesday, but the U.S. House of Representatives is still out for another week. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on another potential government shutdown.

As 2024 Campaign Kicks Into Gear, the Top 2 Candidates Face Major Questions

As 2024 Campaign Kicks Into Gear, the Top 2 Candidates Face Major Questions https://ift.tt/xfAQEcS Labor Day is considered the unofficial start of the 2024 Presidential Campaign season. From constitutional roadblocks to mental competency, this race for the White House is shaping up like no other.

Faith, Pain and Perseverance: Coach Joe Kennedy's Triumphant Return to the Football Field

Faith, Pain and Perseverance: Coach Joe Kennedy's Triumphant Return to the Football Field https://ift.tt/xfAQEcS As football returned over the Labor Day weekend, so did a sign of religious freedom in America. In Bremerton, Washington, Coach Joe Kennedy took a knee and prayed at midfield. CBN News was on hand for the momentous occasion. It looked like your normal Friday night high school football game, with one major exception. After enduring an 8-year fight to publicly pray after games, a Supreme Court decision put Bremerton Assistant Football Coach Joe Kennedy back on the sidelines. That ruling meant that he could exercise his First Amendment right to pray.

'The Perfect Storm': Why US Travelers Are Being Crippled by a Passport Backlog

'The Perfect Storm': Why US Travelers Are Being Crippled by a Passport Backlog https://ift.tt/xfAQEcS Some Americans had their summer travel plans disrupted this year thanks to a government backlog of passport applications.

Praying Football Coach Kennedy Returns to Field after Supreme Court Victory

Praying Football Coach Kennedy Returns to Field after Supreme Court Victory https://ift.tt/xfAQEcS As football returned over the Labor Day weekend, so did a sign of religious freedom in America. In Bremerton, Washington, Coach Joe Kennedy took a knee and prayed at midfield. CBN News was on hand for the momentous occasion. It looked like your normal Friday night high school football game, with one major exception. After enduring an 8-year fight to publicly pray after games, a Supreme Court decision put Bremerton Assistant Football Coach Joe Kennedy back on the sidelines. That ruling meant that he could exercise his First Amendment right to pray.