In the world of Christian literature, the Bible stands as the best-selling book and simultaneously one of the most questioned in human history. Recognized as containing the Word of God, it serves as the primary reference for Christians worldwide, including Catholics, Evangelicals, and Orthodox believers, who accept it as a source of sound doctrine.
IC-814, the longest hijacking in aviation history, has a little-known miraculous Christmas story. Fredrick James, a follower of Jesus, was on the flight. When a church in New Delhi heard of the hijack they went to prayer. An intercessor friend of James also held vigil. This is the dramatic "behind the scenes" story of how God answered.
What are we to make of children who profess faith in Jesus? Does it mean they are saved? Evidence from scripture supports the idea that we should present the gospel to young children, invite them to trust in Jesus, and accept their expression of faith.
At Christmas people are looking for connection. No more so than families with an incarcerated parent. It doesn’t cost much to give a gift, extend an invitation to church, or offer friendship. Such things can be a lifeline, and Prison Fellowship Angel Tree can help you provide it.
Every year Christmas seems to arrive faster, like a train thundering into the station before we’ve even packed our bags. We rush, we shop, we scroll and then sigh, "Did I really encounter Christ this Christmas?" That’s why we have Advent.
Mission ship Logos Hope, known as the “world’s largest bookfair”, has been visiting the Caribbean region to bring the hope of Jesus by engaging with residents and communities across the islands.
The Council of Church Leaders Opposing the Hosting of the 2025 WEA Seoul General Assembly, comprising 1,300 pastors and elders from the Presbyterian Church in Korea (Hapdong), the largest denomination in Korea, released a statement on Jan. 16 titled “Our Position on the 2025 WEA Seoul General Assembly.” The council stated, “WEA has serious issues with its theology, members, and activities, and all exchanges, cooperation, and membership with it must be prohibited.”
The Vatican has given its blessing to a document suggesting that those with same-sex attraction can pursue the priesthood in Italy. The Italian Episcopal Conference, the group of Roman Catholic bishops in Italy, approved a document at its 78th General Conference in 2023 titled "The formation of priests in churches in Italy. Guidelines and standards for seminaries."
Leaders of evangelical Christian organizations have signed a joint statement urging President-elect Donald Trump to prioritize the needs of persecuted Christian refugees and others seeking asylum as he prepares to take office this month, January 2025.
Jimmy Moore has been appointed director of church strengthening and support at the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), a McLean, Virginia-based nonprofit uniting 290 organizations and a global network of churches to care for vulnerable children and families. Moore specifically aims to leverage technology to help churches better engage in orphan care.
In less than two weeks, Colombia has witnessed the shocking murders of two Christian pastors, shaking the nation’s religious community. On Dec. 29, the Lora Rincón pastoral family was killed in Aguachica, Cesar, in a targeted shooting. Days later, on Jan. 8, Pastor Iván Darío García González was gunned down after preaching at the Nuevo Renacer Christian Church, leaving one parishioner injured.
Javier Bolaños, Latin America editor for Christian Daily International and director of its Spanish-language newsroom Diario Cristiano, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of COICOM International, a leading network of Christian communicators across Hispanic America.
