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Believers in England, Poland and Switzerland describe how churches connect football and the gospel and point to players known for being committed Christians The eyes of millions of football fans in Europe are nervously following the three daily group matches, as 24 countries brought their best players to Germany. A “national religion” or “identity” Among […]
It was a joyful occasion today morning as retired Bishops of Church of Uganda, along with their spouses and the widows of late Bishops, gathered at Lweza Training and Conference Centre for their two-day residential retreat. The retreat began with a Holy Communion Service, with the Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr. […]
The Most Reverend Justin Welby, the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, recently attended an important ordination ceremony for a member of his family. According to social media posts by Welby, he was present at St. Mary Magdalen church in Bermondsey to witness his son Peter’s ordination as a priest. Welby shared his pride and excitement for […]
Added to the hymnal of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1985, “Be Still, My Soul” dates back to the 1750’s. The text was originally titled ““Stille, mein Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen,” and was written by Katharina von Schlegal. Born in Germany, on October 22 1697, much of the background on […]
Head coach Patty Gasso recently led the Oklahoma softball team to their fourth consecutive NCAA title but says her mission is more significant than just scoring another win. Per Christhlete,Gasso said, “The Lord woke me up and said, ‘You’re doing this wrong. You’re not here to win games. You’re here to open the door, here […]
Ah, The Letter Black, a band that has captivated audiences with their powerful music and inspiring story. Allow me to share with you the biography of this remarkable group, as if I were The Letter Black themselves. As we reflect upon our journey, we are reminded of the path that has led us to where […]
At the age of 24, a Baptist evangelist, James Edwin Orr (1912-1987)… known as J. Edwin, wrote this hymn following an Easter campaign in New Zealand. During that campaign in 1936, revival fell on the people of New Zealand. Midnight services had to be added to accommodate the crowds. Many people were converted. Revival fire […]
“What is in a name?” Shakespeare’s Romeo once asked Juliet, “While a rose by another name might smell as sweet.” In the bible, a name has great significance. The name defines what kind of person you are. It carries with it the essence of a person. A name is a title by which a person […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — George Barna, a leading expert in church and worldview trends, has weighed in on some of the biggest issues facing the Church — including the steady decrease in a biblical worldview and dwindling concern for spiritual formation — at a time of “Christian invisibility in our culture.” In an interview with The Christian […]
The lyrics to “Jesus Came Into My Heart” were written by Rufus H. McDaniel in 1983. McDaniel was a Baptist minister and songwriter from Texas. The hymn expresses the personal experience of inviting Jesus Christ into one’s life and heart. The lyrics describe the moment of conversion and accepting Jesus as one’s Savior: “Jesus came […]
