Union County Program Inspires Hope for Families Facing Financial Hardship For many families struggling to cover their daily expenses, finding a way out of financial distress can seem overwhelming. A Union County initiative is proving that the right support and encouragement can transform lives. Common Heart’s Getting Ahead program is set to expand throughout Union … Read more
Tariffs Put Japanese Car Manufacturers’ Resilience to the Test Recent tariff measures are placing renewed pressure on Japan’s automotive giants, forcing them to reexamine their ability to absorb sudden cost shocks. As global markets adopt protective strategies to bolster their domestic industries, Japanese carmakers are confronted with rising production expenses and the challenge of maintaining … Read more
Australia Revokes Kanye West’s Visa Over Controversial Song Australian authorities have cancelled Kanye West’s visa following the release of his track titled “Heil Hitler.” The decision was announced by the nation’s home affairs minister, who explained that the song’s promotion of Nazi ideology made it unacceptable for the artist to enter the country. Widely known … Read more
Dallas Jenkins Shoots Groundbreaking Crucifixion Scene in Italy for Season 6 of “The Chosen” Dallas Jenkins, the creative force behind the widely acclaimed series “The Chosen,” has traveled to Italy to capture a striking crucifixion scene for the show’s sixth season. The production is taking place in the ancient city of Matera, chosen for its … Read more
Archaeologists Unearth 14th-Century Hebrew Tablets at Sant Joan Sescloses Chapel Steps Recent excavations at the chapel of Sant Joan Sescloses in Vilanova de la Muga (Peralada) have revealed three ancient Hebrew tablets originally embedded in the entrance steps of this 15th-century church. Experts believe these tablets originated from the Jewish cemetery of Castelló d’Empúries and … Read more
A New Approach to Countering the Prosperity Gospel in Southern Africa Seven years ago, Tommie van der Walt approached his church elders with an unconventional idea. He explained that his goal was to equip pastors—especially those serving in poor and resource-challenged areas—by using printed books. While this might have seemed like the start of a … Read more
Tommie van der Walt’s Early Vision Several years ago, Tommie van der Walt approached his church elders with a bold proposal: to educate pastors, especially those working in impoverished regions, by providing them with gospel-centered literature. Living in a continent deeply influenced by syncretism and the prosperity gospel, Tommie recognized an urgent need for sound … Read more
Is My Work with Generative AI Responsible for Job Loss? Many professionals are involved with generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) in their daily work, whether by using or even developing these tools. Rather than shying away from the subject, believers with expertise in technology are called to bring wisdom and thoughtful engagement into the workplace. … Read more
Unity, Leadership, and the Eternal Church (1 Cor. 3) In this lecture, Don Carson examines 1 Corinthians 3, focusing on Paul’s caution against division within the church. He reminds believers that Christian leaders are simply servants of God and stresses that the church is God’s own temple—one for which every member is responsible. Carson challenges … Read more
Unity, Leadership, and the Eternal Church (1 Cor. 3) In this teaching, Don Carson examines the themes in 1 Corinthians 3, warning believers to avoid divisions and factional loyalties. He reminds us that all Christian leaders serve under God’s authority, and that the church is conceived as God’s own temple. Every believer shares a responsibility … Read more