Tennessee church asks for prayers after 4 members killed, pastor injured in plane crash

A Tennessee church has asked for prayers after four congregation members died in a small plane crash that also left the church’s senior pastor seriously injured. On Tuesday morning, a single-engine Piper PA-46 plane crashed south of the Yoakum Municipal Airport in Texas, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Of the five people on board, one flight … Continued

‘We need help’: Homeless encampment outside Seattle church impacting worship over safety fears

The head of a Greek Orthodox church in Seattle where a homeless encampment has grown outside the building says the city is ignoring the church’s complaints. Penny Peppes, president of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, told local ABC affiliate KOMO-TV that members of the church are “fearful” of attending services due to the encampment, which … Continued

UMC North Georgia Conference blocks churches from leaving, pauses disaffiliation process

A United Methodist Church conference in Georgia will temporarily block member churches from disaffiliating from the second-largest Protestant denomination in the United States amid the denominational schism over homosexuality. In an email sent to member churches, the UMC North Georgia Conference announced a decision to “pause” the disaffiliation process, claiming “many local churches have been misled about … Continued

Tim Tebow Urges People to Live for God, Find Their God-Given Purpose

With 2022 coming to a close and a new year and New Year’s resolutions approaching, pro-life football star Tim Tebow is urging people to live for God and find their God-given purpose in life. The Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback just published a one-year devotional for adults called “Mission Possible One-Year Devotional: 365 … Continued

CARRIE SHEFFIELD: What Jesus Can Teach Us Heading Into 2023

The classic hymn “O Holy Night” gives a glimpse into the importance of Christmas within human history. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, a man whose ministry and death altered the course of humanity, beginning in the realms of Judeo and Western civilizations and branching to every nation. If you’re Christian or not, it’s undeniable … Continued

Father Frank Pavone to Newsmax: ‘Political Advocacy’ Defrocking an Excuse for Envy

Father Frank Pavone told Newsmax his defrocking, as allegedly ordered by Pope Francis, has been pushed under the guise of “political advocacy,” but really it is about priests and bishops being “envious” of Catholics’ support for Priests for Life. “They don’t like the fact that people are supporting Priests for Life, and they will continue to support Priests … Continued

Americans worry most have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas: survey

Three-quarters of Americans agree that most people have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, a concern expressed by more Christians than non-religious individuals, according to a recent survey. In a nationally representative survey of 1,023 adults, 84% of Christians believe that Americans have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, with 50% strongly agreeing and 34% somewhat agreeing. … Continued

The Amazing Science and Astronomy Behind the Birth of Jesus

The Christmas stories of the Bible that inspire such joy and wonder are dismissed by most New Testament scholars as fanciful fiction. But discoveries in astronomy and archeology reveal that the Gospel accounts are much more than fairytales for children. Let’s take a closer look, and uncover an even deeper, mind-blowing mystery at the heart … Continued

Saint Nicholas and the origins of Santa Claus

It might surprise many today to find out that Saint Nicholas (spoiler alert) is a real person after all. Is he the white-bearded man with a red suit, a cap, and a sleigh? Not quite, but he probably was bearded, did wear a hat, and did travel in horse-drawn, not reindeer-drawn, transportation. The legend behind … Continued

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