Michael Gryboski

Christians cannot be forced to make gay wedding videos, rules US appeals court
Christians cannot be forced to make gay wedding videos, rules US appeals court

An appeals court has ruled in favor of Christian filmmakers who had been told by Minnesota officials that they could not refuse to make videos for same-sex weddings on the grounds of religious objections.

Hillsong worship leader recovering from brain aneurysm
Hillsong worship leader recovering from brain aneurysm

A worship leader with Hillsong Worship was hospitalized after suffering a brain aneurysm, but is recovering following a nine-hour surgery.

127 churches in Egypt receive legal status

Egypt has authorized the legalization of 127 congregations that were previously operating without a government permit in the latest wave of church approvals.

Impact of slavery still being felt in the US today, say half of American Christians
Impact of slavery still being felt in the US today, say half of American Christians

Half of practising Christians in the United States believe that the history of slavery still has an impact on the country, according to a new report by the Barna Group.

Christian baker Jack Phillips sued for the third time over LGBTQ cake order
Christian baker Jack Phillips sued for the third time over LGBTQ cake order

Christian baker Jack Phillips of Colorado is facing a third lawsuit over his refusal on religious grounds to make certain cakes, the latest legal battle for the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner.

Owners of life-sized ark sue insurers for refusing to cover $1m in rain damage
Owners of life-sized ark sue insurers for refusing to cover $1m in rain damage

The Young Earth creationism museum Ark Encounter in Kentucky filed a lawsuit against an insurance company for refusing to cover $1 million in repairs that were needed following damage caused by heavy rainfall.

After Bill Hybels scandal, Willow Creek starts the search for a new senior pastor
After Bill Hybels scandal, Willow Creek starts the search for a new senior pastor

Willow Creek Community Church has set up a search committee for a new senior pastor, with the hope that the position will be filled by the end of the year.

Further decline in membership for the Southern Baptist Convention
Further decline in membership for the Southern Baptist Convention

The Southern Baptist Convention experienced a decline in membership and worship attendance in 2018 but also an increase in financial giving, according to recently released numbers.

'Fatherhood begins in the womb:' pro-life rally delivers powerful message from New York's Times Square
'Fatherhood begins in the womb:' pro-life rally delivers powerful message from New York's Times Square

Retired National Football League player Ben Watson explained the importance of men in battling abortion, stating at a major pro-life rally in New York's Times Square that "fatherhood begins in the womb."

Texas bans chaplains from execution chambers in dispute over religious rights
Texas bans chaplains from execution chambers in dispute over religious rights

Texas has implemented a ban on chaplains being present in execution chambers for condemned inmates in response to two high-profile court cases on the issue.

Fast food chain banned from airports over views on homosexuality and same-sex marriage
Fast food chain banned from airports over views on homosexuality and same-sex marriage

Chick-fil-A has been banned for the second time from an airport concession project over the popular fast food chicken chain's support for groups that hold conservative views on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.

Archaeologists discover ancient seal bearing the name of an official from the court of biblical King Josiah
Archaeologists discover ancient seal bearing the name of an official from the court of biblical King Josiah

A tiny clay impression from the 8th century BC, which bears an inscription mentioning a member of the court of the biblical King Josiah, was recently located in the City of David in Jerusalem.

Pro-life movie 'Unplanned' surpasses box office expectations despite Twitter suspension
Pro-life movie 'Unplanned' surpasses box office expectations despite Twitter suspension

The movie, about the life of abortionist turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson, earned double what it was expected to despite being slapped with an R rating and having almost no advertising exposure

85-year-old man attacked as he prayed outside abortion clinic
85-year-old man attacked as he prayed outside abortion clinic

An 85-year-old man was violently attacked as he prayed outside a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in San Francisco, California, last week and it was captured on video.

Man serving life sentence for murder of wife and 2 children claims he's found God in prison
Man serving life sentence for murder of wife and 2 children claims he's found God in prison

Christopher Watts was given life without parole after being found guilty last year of the horrific murders of his wife and two young daughters

Joni Eareckson Tada asks for prayers as cancer treatment causes 'significant pain'
Joni Eareckson Tada asks for prayers as cancer treatment causes 'significant pain'

Joni Eareckson Tada, an evangelical author, speaker, and advocate for people with disabilities, was hospitalized due to complications stemming from her recent cancer treatments.