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FIRST-PERSON: Cultivating godliness in college

Published on October 18, 2011

College doesn"t have to be a roadblock to Christian growth or the end of faith itself; in fact, many non-Christian students first meet Jesus Christ during their college years.... Continue Reading »

When children arrive, Iraq’s Christians live double lives

Published on October 18, 2011

Whereas Assyrian Iraqis are accepted as Christians by ethnic identity, Iraqi Muslims believe Arabs have no business becoming Christians; it is not possible, according to society and the constitution.... Continue Reading »

‘Courageous’ church gives $100,000 to int’l missions

Published on October 17, 2011

A few days before the movie, "Courageous," was released, Michael Catt, pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga., -- the church that produced the film -- acknowledged that projects such as this have blessed the congregation with tremendous... Continue Reading »

‘Minor victory’ in Iranian pastor case

Published on October 17, 2011

The attorney for imprisoned Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani has confirmed that Iran"s Supreme Court will review his case if the appeals court returns it, CNN reported Oct. 13.... Continue Reading »

A first: College asks students if they’re gay

Published on October 17, 2011

This year, Chicago"s Elmhurst College became the first in the nation to add a question about sexual orientation on its 2012-13 admission application.... Continue Reading »

INT’L DIGEST: Mexico City ponders ‘temporary’ marriages, Saudi women may not get to vote

Published on October 17, 2011

If leaders of Mexico City"s socialist democrat Party of the Democratic Revolution have their way, the city"s 2009 law legalizing gay "marriage" will be followed this year with temporary marriage licenses.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: A biblical response to ‘I was born this way’

Published on October 17, 2011

I may have been born one way, but He came to give me new life and new purpose and a new identity.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Get an abortion but not a tan, Calif. tells teens

Published on October 17, 2011

It is clear that lawmakers in California believe that some practices are so unhealthy that they will not even allow parents the option of allowing their children to take part.... Continue Reading »

120+ lives saved during 40 Days campaign

Published on October 14, 2011

More than 120 unborn lives have been saved from abortion since the 40 Days for Life campaign was launched Sept. 28.... Continue Reading »

Ex-slave pleads for fellow Sudanese slaves

Published on October 14, 2011

He had come to speak for those who could not speak for themselves and plead with the American government for help on the issue of slavery in Sudan.... Continue Reading »

FIRST-PERSON: Evangelism or justice — which do we choose?

Published on October 14, 2011

The Great Commission is when Jesus sends the church to the world with the authority He already has (Matthew 28:18), and Pentecost is when He bestows the power to carry this commission out (Acts 1:8).... Continue Reading »

Egypt’s Christians face worst violence in modern history

Published on October 14, 2011

It"s ugly for Christians in Cairo right now, deeply unsettling even to those who have weathered the ups and downs of the Arab Spring, said Hal Greaves*.... Continue Reading »