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Christian Parents Say Children’s Programming Is Critical When Choosing a Congregation
According to a Barna study, six in 10 churchgoing Christian parents say children’s programming is critical when choosing a congregation. The research is part of another open-ended study, “Guiding Children to Discover the Bible, Navigate Technology & Follow Jesus.”...
Student Uses Locker to Pray for Classmates
To help meet the needs of fellow classmates, 16-year-old junior Brianna Farris started a "prayer locker" ministry at her school -- Pell City High School. Students can write down and leave requests of any nature in the locker. Brianna then takes them home and prays for...
Most Churches Plan for Potential Gunman, Divided Over Armed Congregants
In the aftermath of several high-profile church shootings, most Protestant pastors say their congregations have taken some precautions to protect those in attendance. Since 2000, 19 fatal shootings have taken place at Christian churches, while gunmen have also taken...
Church Told Members 60 and Over to Worship Elsewhere
How can a church drop members because of their age? Sounds pretty far-fetched. For members of one congregation, it became a chilling reality. A Minnesota church told members 60-years-old and over to worship elsewhere so they can focus on bringing in younger families....
New Jersey Public Schools Start Teaching Children LGBT History in 2020
New Jersey is working overtime to implement a new law requiring public schools to educate students on LGBT history. The system will be implemented in fall 2020. Twelve schools already launched the initiative by teaching LGBT history in a pilot program and in a few...
Churches on Front Line of Responding to Nation’s Drug Epidemic, Ministering to Those Affected
Opioid addiction remains at crisis levels in the United States, and churches are faced with the challenge of serving those affected by the addiction epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), increased use of opioid medications like...
Open Door Warns of China and the ‘Rise of the Surveillance State’
The 2020 World Watch List was released and China and the ‘Rise of the Surveillance State’ was a focal point. The Chinese are under constant camera surveillance and facial recognition by the government. China is rolling out a country-wide Social Credit System (SCS) by...
Nebraska Governor Declares ‘Day of Prayer’ on Roe v. Wade Anniversary
Nebraska's Republican Gov. Pete Ricketts officially declared this year's Roe v. Wade anniversary a "Statewide Day of Prayer" on Jan. 22. The proclamation said: "... It seems right and fitting that the citizens of the State of Nebraska are urged to pray for an end to...
‘The Church Needs a Safety Plan,’ Says James Dobson’s Son
Ryan Dobson knows something about the importance of preparedness and security. His father, Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, was under constant threats as the most influential spokesman for conservative social positions during the 1980s. Dr. Dobson...
6 Supreme Court Cases to Watch in 2020
On January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court begins the second half of its term that will end in late June. During that time, the Justices will hear an important school choice case in January, a significant abortion case in March, and, later in the spring, a crucial case...
Bill Allows Pennsylvania Schools to Display ‘In God We Trust’
A new bill introduced in Pennsylvania would enable schools to display the nation's motto “In God We Trust” in classrooms and public-school buildings. The phrase may be a mounted plaque or may incorporate artwork “as a result of a student contest that may be...
Chores With Spiritual Benefits for the New Year
Nobody likes cleaning or doing chores, right? It's just another task on the to-do list. However, what if we looked at our duties as having spiritual advantages for the New Year? Declutter Clutter is a diversion that produces confusion around us and limits our focus....