By: Ben Gittleson & David Wright – abcnews.go.com – August 28, 2018 Pope Francis has no intention of stepping down as he fights accusations that he protected a former archbishop accused of sexual abuse, Italian news agency ANSA reported, citing “close associates” of the pope. The pontiff was “embittered” by a letter written by the Vatican’s former ambassador to the...

By: Nicole Darrah – FoxNews.com – August 27, 2018 The gunman who opened fire on a “Madden NFL 19” tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday was hospitalized previously for mental illness, according to court records. Divorce filings from the parents of 24-year-old David Katz of Baltimore showed that as a teenager he was hospitalized twice in psychiatric facilities and was...

By: Michelle Boorstein and Gary Gately – washingtonpost.com – August 14, 2018 Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Aug. 14 a sweeping report on sex abuse in the Catholic Church. (Reuters) More than 300 Catholic priests across Pennsylvania sexually abused children over seven decades, protected by a hierarchy of church leaders who covered it up, according to a sweeping...

By: Mary DeMuth – marydemuth.com – July 13, 2018 Last night I watched the Paterno movie (HBO films). While it is not a documentary, the film agonizes the watcher with every single side of the sexual abuse “debate” especially when it comes to institutional protectionism. Here’s the trailer: The entire movie grieved me, triggered me, saddened me. I see the...

By: Mark Martin – www1.cbn.com – June 5, 2018 This summer’s 2018 World Cup is being held in Russia for the first time in the tournament’s nearly 90-year history, and a US Christian ministry hopes to reach 3 million soccer fans with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mission Eurasia is partnering with churches across Russia to pass out around 600,000...

By: Vanderbloemen Search Group – vanderbloemen.com – February 21, 2018 Having a multigenerational church is often considered a highly desirable goal. However, even churches with members spanning the age spectrum can struggle to integrate generations in a meaningful and authentic way. So how do you keep your congregation from self-segregating across generational lines? If you feel like you’re being called...

Who is Jesus? There’s no question that Jesus is one of history’s most significant figures. His name has reverberated throughout the last 2,000 years, and His contribution has been felt worldwide. As the renowned historian and philosopher, Will Durant, has said, “The triumph of Christ was the beginning of democracy.” To gauge the impact of Jesus from Nazareth, one only...

By: Josh Shepherd – stream.org – June 1, 2018 Thousands of churches nationwide have been mobilizing what organizers expect to be the largest evangelistic event in U.S. history. On Sunday, June 10, Pastor Greg Laurie will spearhead the Harvest America live event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. A diverse Dallas-area coalition is...

By: Josh Shepherd – stream.org – June 1, 2018 Thousands of churches nationwide have been mobilizing what organizers expect to be the largest evangelistic event in U.S. history. On Sunday, June 10, Pastor Greg Laurie will spearhead the Harvest America live event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. A diverse Dallas-area coalition is...

By: Staff – traillifeusa.com – November 6, 2017 When the Boy Scouts of America announced earlier this month they would begin allowing girls to join their fraternity of young men, the Belton-based BSA alternative Trail Life USA issued a press release detailing their position on keeping their scouting-esque organization female free. Founded in 2013, Trail Life markets itself as a...