UN Expert Urges Nations to Strengthen Protections for Women and Girls A recent report presented by the United Nations special rapporteur on violence against women and girls has raised alarms that many governments are falling short in securing the legal protections needed by women and girls, especially as pressures grow to adopt trans-related policies. Defining … Read more
Lawsuit Challenges Mandatory Ten Commandments Displays in Texas Schools A group of North Texas religious leaders and concerned parents has initiated a legal challenge against a new state law requiring every public school classroom to display the Ten Commandments. The action, led by a minister who has previously advocated for a high-profile defendant, argues that … Read more
The Angel of the Lord Encamps Around Those Who Fear Him In Montevideo, Uruguay, Chris Swanson—director of crusades and development for Latin America at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA)—delivered an impassioned address at the Ibero-American Congress for Life and Family. Blending humor with biblical authority and an urgent spiritual message, he declared that the … Read more
Protest Erupts Over Former Pastor’s Resignation Some members of New Life Church in Colorado Springs rallied outside the place of worship one Sunday following a decision by the church elders to ask longtime senior pastor Brady Boyd to step down. The board claimed that Boyd had provided inaccurate details regarding his awareness of past allegations … Read more
God’s Love Can Empower Your Battle Against Porn For a long time, pornography left me defeated, humiliated, and overwhelmed by hopelessness. Every encounter with it weakened my spirit and obscured the victorious message of Christ’s sacrifice. I kept asking myself, “Why do I continue in this cycle? How did I keep falling for the same … Read more
What’s on Your Nightstand Today? At any given time, I make it a point to keep three different types of books in my hands: one novel, one explicitly Christian work, and one secular nonfiction title. Right now, I’m immersed in a classic novel by Willa Cather that tells the quiet, meandering tale of two Catholic … Read more
Cairo Airport Customs and the Extra Tablet Dilemma A traveler recently shared a concerning account involving a relative arriving from the United Arab Emirates at Cairo International Airport. The young woman, carrying her personal smartphone, her personal tablet, and an additional Wi‑Fi tablet—all clearly used and not intended for resale—was suddenly detained at customs. Officials … Read more
A Gamble on Two Outcomes Dallas Jenkins explains a core dilemma woven throughout the finale of “The Chosen” Season 5. In simple terms, Judas’ actions are based on the assumption that there are only two possibilities: either Jesus will triumph over both his earthly oppressors and the established religious order, confirming his messiahship, or he … Read more
Innovation as the Cornerstone for a Self-Reliant India Published: June 28, 2025, 06:42 pm IST – Bengaluru At a recent event in Bengaluru, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot underscored the pivotal role of innovation in forging a self-reliant India and pursuing global leadership. Speaking at the launch of the national campaign “Innovasthan – a Vichar to Vikas … Read more
A Century of Service and Dedication The Rev. James Kelly has spent his life serving communities in remarkable ways. Over the decades, he has performed thousands of baptisms and weddings, provided compassionate care to the sick in hospitals, and journeyed across the globe to share his faith and counsel. His lifetime of service has connected … Read more