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Bishop TD Jakes addresses speculation about Diddy parties
Megachurch pastor TD Jakes has publicly addressed rumours about supposedly attending parties organised by music executive Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is fighting serious criminal charges.
Same-sex households on the rise in the US
A decade after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Obergefell versus Hodges legalising same-sex marriage across the US, new data shows steady growth in the number of American households led by same-sex couples - both married and cohabiting.
US Church attendance and engagement up since pandemic
“Becoming a Christian has done nothing but vastly improve my life.”
‘God is sufficient’: Alistair Begg bids farewell to Parkside Church with message of faith
Pastor Alistair Begg delivered his final sermon as senior pastor of Parkside Church earlier this month, ending more than four decades of ministry with a message of faith in the sufficiency of God "through all seasons of life."
Belief in transgenderism falling in America, propped up by Democrats
A new opinion poll has suggested that Americans may be starting to return to belief in biological reality, however a strong political divide still seems to be present.
Pastors faring worse than others in relationships and well-being but most don’t get help
Despite faring worse than practising Christians and US adults in general in their relationships, physical, emotional and mental health, most pastors don't get professional support.
Christian leaders react to Israel's attack on Iran
"This is a very serious matter, and Bible students should be paying close attention."
Trump admin has no plans to celebrate Pride Month
Donald Trump’s administration has said that it will not be celebrating Pride Month.
Trump State Department staff meet with UK pro-lifers arrested for silent prayer
A delegation from the State Department under President Donald Trump met with pro-life activists who had been arrested for silently praying outside abortion clinics.
New study challenges safety claims of abortion pill mifepristone
A new study analysing over 800,000 medical abortion cases has raised questions about the safety profile of mifepristone, a drug commonly used to terminate early pregnancies.
Trump forms Religious Liberty Commission to address 'emerging threats' First Amendment rights
In a new executive action, President Donald Trump has established a new Religious Liberty Commission to bolster protections against “emerging threats” to the US’s longstanding tradition of faith-based freedoms.
Trump denies any involvement in AI pope image amid Catholic backlash
The controversy erupted just days before a historic Vatican conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis.
TD Jakes ushers in new era at The Potter’s House with leadership transition to daughter
Jakes' daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband Pastor Touré Roberts will assume senior pastoral roles later this year, marking a new chapter for the church.
Max Lucado gets tattoo at age 70 as a thanks to God's grace
"I was a 20-year old scoundrel, a bum, a train off the tracks."
Americans are swapping organized religion for personal truth - study
While respected Christian researchers like George Barna have been sounding the alarm on the dangers of syncretism to a biblical worldview in recent years, a new study published Monday suggests more Americans are leaving organized religion in search of personalized faith perspectives that embrace syncretism — a fusion of different religions.
US warns UK over free speech, citing pro-lifer's prosecution
The US state department has issued a statement saying it is "concerned about freedom of expression in the United Kingdom" and that it is "monitoring" the case of a pro-life woman prosecuted for holding a sign offering help within an abortion clinic "buffer zone".