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Generosity Is More Than Just Writing a Check: Christians Can Expand Their View of Generosity What greater abundance could we know than the unremitting, unconditional love and providential care of our God? From this abundance flows generosity. It's part of our Christian identity.

Faith as the Cornerstone: Jimmy Carter's Life of Service and Humility Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, highlighted the character traits that defined Carter's life. "Jimmy Carter embodies – via the conduit of his faith – integrity, humility, and compassion..."

As 'In God We Trust' Returns to US Classrooms, Here's How It Became Our Official Motto Over the past few years, a movement has sprung up to remind Americans of our national motto in a variety of settings from public school buildings to law enforcement vehicles.

Chinese Hackers Break Into US Treasury Workstations, Documents in 'Major' Cyber Incident Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday.

4 Killed in Swarm of 45 Tornadoes Across Southern US, Tens of Thousands Without Power Officials assessed the damage on Sunday after a strong storm system moved across the southern U.S. over the weekend, spawning tornadoes and killing at least four people.

Bible App Engagement Spikes, and the Most Read Verse of 2024 Says a Lot About Our World Popular Bible app YouVersion says it has seen more people engage with the Bible this year than ever before, drawing closer to God through His Word and through prayer features on the app. 

Jimmy Carter, the 39th US President, Has Died at 100 Jimmy Carter, America's 39th president, passed away Sunday at age 100. 

'Rampant Self-Censorship, Worry, and Fear': Freedom Under Fire on US College Campuses A new survey of thousands of American college faculty yielded some shocking results on free speech and academic freedom, with nearly three-in-10 professors stating they feel unable to speak openly over fears about how students, fellow faculty, and administrators might respond.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Distributes More Than 200,000 Bibles in 2024 Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will distribute a stunning number of Bibles at their Christ-focused camps worldwide this summer. 

VA Delegate Compares Unborn Babies to Cancer During Push for State Abortion Amendment When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, abortion law moved to the states. Virginia is now considering putting an amendment to its state constitution to a vote of the people, but it has a long way to go before it gets to that point. 

Bible Sales Are Skyrocketing: What’s Going On? God’s truth is reaching new eyes, with Bibles reportedly flying off shelves this year. 

Biden Admin Pulls Title IX Rule Change That Would Have Allowed Gender-Confused Males to Play Women's Sports The Biden administration recently withdrew a proposed rule change to Title IX that would have allowed gender-confused male athletes to play on women's sports teams. 

New Discovery Points to Real-Life Saint Who Inspired Legend of Santa Claus While many a child will be looking to the skies to see a man dressed in red this Christmas, archeologists in Turkey believe they’ve found the sarcophagus containing the remains of the saint who inspired the legend of Kris Kringle.

The Top 5 Misconceptions About Christmas and the Birth of Christ Nativity scenes, artwork, and popular films attempt to retell the incredible story behind Christ's birth. But sometimes there's a disconnect between these depictions and the biblical details.

Country Star Fell Into Traps of 'Wicked' Industry Until He Turned to Jesus: 'It Is Put Up or Shut Up Time' Growing up, country star John Rich’s father was a courageous preacher who shared the Gospel in some of the most difficult places.

'The Birthday of the Nation Is Linked with the Birthday of the Savior': Christmas and America's Founders It's hard to imagine the Christmas season without evergreen trees, decorations, lights, stockings, Santa Claus, Christmas cards, and stacks of gifts for family and friends. Today, most Americans take these traditions for granted. Even though the new nation did not celebrate Christmas as we do, the men who were the founders and early leaders of the United States celebrated Christmas with their families and also wrote extensively about their faith in God and Jesus Christ, his son. 

Virginia College Student Charged With Plotting 'Mass Casualty' Attack on NY Israeli Consulate The FBI has arrested and charged a George Mason University student for allegedly planning an attack on the Israeli consulate in New York City.

It's Beginning to Look Like Another Record for Holiday Travel Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S.

'That's Our Mission': Operation Blessing Volunteers Pack Emergency Kits to Help Families in Need Operation Blessing volunteers came out in full force recently to help ensure the organization is ready when disaster strikes. 

Evangelist Nick Hall Launches 'Anthem Christmas' Broadcast Across 30 Countries Thousands of believers around the world are being invited to gather for a virtual worship service to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. 

Hope Is Being Restored in the NC Mountains, One Chainsaw and Prayer at a Time This holiday season, the spirit of giving shines brightly in North Carolina's mountain communities. As families continue to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, faith-based organizations are offering vital support, combining practical assistance with unwavering faith to bring hope and restoration.

Supreme Court to Decide Major Case About Defunding Planned Parenthood The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear a case that could decide whether pro-life states can direct Medicaid funds—which are intended to help low-income individuals obtain necessary medical assistance—away from abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.  

Pro-Life States Offer Resources for Women Facing Unplanned Pregnancies Twenty-three states currently prohibit abortion after 12 weeks or ban the procedure altogether. In many of these pro-life states, legislators and citizens are stepping up to support women with unplanned pregnancies

Christmas Behind Bars: These Gifts Are Changing Thousands of Hearts and Lives While Christmas is a time of joy and family for many, countless men and women behind bars face profound loneliness during the holiday season. This year, a gift of hope and the message of the Gospel are reaching across prison walls, reminding inmates they are not forgotten.

Misinterpreting Scripture: A Biblical Warning from the Daniel Penny Case The tragic death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a history of mental health struggles, at the hands of Daniel Penny, a former Marine, recently sparked a firestorm of debate across the United States. The case quickly became a flashpoint for larger debates on self-defense, justice, and social responsibility.

Are Schools Secretly Helping Transition Kids? Parental Rights Battle Intensifies After the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case surrounding a public school district’s policy of concealing student gender transitions from parents, a veteran attorney who worked at the U.S. Department of Education is explaining the massive implications.

'The Motive Was a Combination of Factors': What We've Learned About the Christian School Shooter The community of Madison, WI is wrestling with anguish in the aftermath of the shooting that killed two people and wounded six others at a Christian school Monday.

15-Year-Old Girl Identified as Shooter at Christian School in Wisconsin Police say a 15-year-old student killed a teacher and another teenager with a handgun at a Christian school in Wisconsin. Authorities say the shooter also died. Wisconsin police also identified the shooter during a Monday night press conference. 

'They Were Just Weeping': God Behind Bars Reports 140 Female Inmates Baptized into New Hope Over the last three months, a ministry that works to restore the lives of inmates through faith-building outreach programs has baptized more than 140 women who are locked up behind bars. 

Virginia Realtor Found 'Guilty' of 'Hate Speech' for Sharing Bible Verse in 2015 A Virginia realtor accused of "hate speech" for posting a Bible verse on Facebook has been found "guilty" of an ethics violation.

'This Generation Is Not Hopeless': As 40 Percent of Gen Z Feels Unlovable, Signs of Revival Emerge "Around 40 percent of young people don't know or don't believe that they're worthy of love," Dr. Arthur Satterwhite, Young Life Ministry Vice President told CBN News. "It's something that should burden us all."

Police Say Multiple People Injured at a Christian School Shooting Multiple injuries have been reported Monday in a shooting at a Christian school in Wisconsin, police said.

Operation Blessing Brings Hope and Holiday Cheer to Hurricane Helene Survivors Months after Hurricane Helene ravaged the Appalachian Foothills, Operation Blessing is turning devastation into restoration. This Christmas season, the organization is bringing hope and rebuilding lives by clearing storm debris and partnering with faith-based ministries to build 175 homes through 'Operation Christmas.'

‘I Hurt My Brothers’: Convicted Killer Finds God, Confesses to Lying About Duke Lacrosse Rape Scandal Desperate for validation from people rather than God, an ex-stripper and convicted killer admitted a scandal that rocked the nation nearly two decades ago was all a lie.

Ex-Porn Star's Powerful Plea to People in Adult Film Industry to See the Truth An ex-porn star is delivering a powerful message to people who might find themselves trapped in the adult film industry or in another similar situation in which they see no way out.

Mysterious Drone Activity Near Military Bases Raise Red Flags for U.S. Security Nightly drone sightings across New Jersey and nearby states are raising alarms over safety and security. 

Man Storms Church’s Live Nativity, Allegedly Wanting to ‘Kill Everyone,’ Police Say A congregation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is praising God after members and locals escaped what could have been a deadly assault during a live nativity event.

Good News Global Gives 'Hope Packs' and the Gospel to 65,000 Inmates Worldwide As millions of Americans look forward to celebrating the joy of the Christmas season with family and friends, inmates across the country face the painful reality that they will spend it alone. Yet, one Virginia prison ministry is looking to spread a little cheer to the thousands locked up behind bars to let them know that Jesus loves them and they are not forgotten. 

‘Always in Prayer’: Ronald Reagan’s Son Explains Father’s Beliefs About Faith and Church President Ronald Reagan made an indelible impact on America — and his family.

House Committee Investigates Pro-Hamas Riots At Union Station: 'Something Went Horribly Wrong' As investigations continue into pro-Hamas demonstrations that turned violent earlier this year, a House committee met Tuesday to pursue holding those involved accountable. 

Malibu Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Orders and Warnings for 20,000, Including Dick Van Dyke, Cher Weather conditions were forecasted to improve this week in Southern California and aid firefighters in their battle against a wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people from their homes. The blaze has grown to more than 2,800 acres and is 0% contained. 

Apostle Emanuele Cannistraci, Founder of Gateway City Church San Jose, Has Passed On A pioneering Christian leader, the founding pastor of the Gateway City Church in San Jose, Apostle Emanuele Cannistraci, has passed on to heaven.

NY School Formally Approves Bible Club After Eighth Grader Stands Up for His First Amendment Rights A student-led Bible Club has been approved at a New York middle school after officials initially turned down a student's request to start the club claiming it could not "have a school-sponsored club associated with a religion" because it is "unconstitutional."

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing Is Charged with Murder in New York  Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland real estate family, was arrested Monday in the killing of Brian Thompson, who headed one of the United States’ largest medical insurance companies.

How Many Americans Actually Go to Church During Christmas? New Survey Reveals Holiday Attendance At Christmastime, churches plan for larger crowds — but those preparations might not pan out this year, at least for some congregations across the country.

Cops Praised For 'Bravery in the Face of Danger' After Saving Kids From Burning Home: 'Hard to Believe Anyone Could Survive That' Two police officers are being praised for their “bravery in the face of danger” after rescuing two juveniles from the backyard of a burning home in Centennial, Colorado.

Court Orders Hawaii to Allow Good News Clubs at Every Public School The Christian youth organization responsible for Good News Clubs in public schools around the country is celebrating its win in a long-fought battle to ensure equal access to classroom facilities.

Gunman Targeted CA Christian School, Shooting 2 Kindergarteners in Misguided Mideast Protest A gunman shot and critically wounded two kindergarten boys ages five and six at a tiny Christian school in northern California this week.

'It's Faith in Jesus': Christian Leaders Highlight Commonality in Effort to Heal Political Disunity The political divide in America is both deep and wide. Now two Christian leaders from opposite sides of the political spectrum are working for a common cause.

Worst Telecom Hack Ever: Chinese Regime Accesses Americans' Cell Phone Info, and It's Still Going On A Chinese hacking campaign potentially gained access to data on hundreds of thousands of cell phone users in America, including top U.S. leaders.

Satanic Temple Offering Religious Class to Ohio Elementary Children Not to be outdone by Christians, a group of self-described “non-theistic satanists” are offering elementary-age students at a public school in Ohio the chance to participate in a class hosted by The Satanic Temple.

US Senate Leaders Push House to Pass Social Media Safety Act: 'Protect Kids Against Online Threats' Australia's new law protecting children online is putting pressure on U.S. lawmakers to pass their version. U.S. senators are calling on their colleagues in the House to take up a safety measure they passed over the summer.

Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Impact Transgender Procedures on Children Nationwide The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case that could have significant implications for gender-altering procedures for minors across the nation. 

Gold Star Families Find Healing Through Literal Leap of Faith: 'God's Not Done with Us' For Gold Star families who have lost loved ones in the military, the path to healing can feel overwhelming. Yet, a unique program is giving these families a chance to find hope, connection, and a renewed sense of purpose by taking a literal leap of faith.

Louisiana Pastor's Roadside Prayer Station Reaches 400 Souls: 'Best Ministry I've Ever Had' An 82-year-old Louisiana pastor is seeing his unique ministry yield "great dividends" as he has single-handedly reached more than 400 people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ by ministering to them at a busy intersection. 

Morale Among Border Patrol Agents Rises with Trump's Return to the White House Border Patrol agents are showing renewed optimism as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, according to the National Border Patrol Council. Many agents who previously considered retirement are now reconsidering, hoping for a significant shift in immigration policies.

Bible App Engagement Spikes, and the Most Read Verse of 2024 Says a Lot About Our World Popular Bible app YouVersion says it has seen more people engage with the Bible this year than ever before, drawing closer to God through His Word and through prayer features on the app. 

TikTok's Fate Rests with the US Court of Appeals A federal judge could soon decide whether to strike down a law that could ban Americans from using TikTok. It's set to take effect in January, and TikTok argues the law infringes on its First Amendment rights. 

VA Delegate Compares Unborn Babies to Cancer During Push for State Abortion Amendment When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, abortion law moved to the states. Virginia is now considering putting an amendment to its state constitution to a vote of the people, but it has a long way to go before it gets to that point. 

Pastor Trained in MMA Wrestles Ax-Wielding Burglar to the Ground on Thanksgiving One pastor from California is extra thankful this year for his training in mixed martial arts.

Missouri's Life Battle Isn't Over: Voters Tricked Into 'Unrestricted, Taxpayer-Funded Abortion'? Pro-life groups are turning to Missouri's Republican-controlled state legislature, where Amendment 3 is expected to dominate the agenda in January. State Representative Justin Sparks is poised to lead efforts to counter the new law.

Shocking Daystar TV Claims Shake Christian Media: Here's What We Know Over the past week, Daystar Television Network — the Christian TV empire founded in 1997 by the late Marcus Lamb — made headlines over a shocking controversy involving the family-run organization.

School Cancels Handel's Messiah' Performance Amid Backlash Over Christian Music A school in Finland has cancelled a concert of Handel’s “Messiah” performed by the Finnish Baroque Orchestra and the Helsinki Chamber Choir over concerns the recital’s Christian themes might offend some students.