(Christian Headlines) A veteran piano player at the Atlanta airport received a record tip last week when his music inspired a traveler – not to mention thousands of people on Instagram. Tonee Valentine, 66, was playing the piano near the Chick-fil-A at the Atlanta airport last Wednesday when a traveler – Christian author and speaker Carlos Whittaker – noticed him. Whittaker … [Read more...] about Piano Player Gets $60,000 Tip Thanks to Generosity of Christian Author and Others
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Homeschoolers Face Off With the Government in ‘God’s Not Dead: We the People’
(ChurchLeaders) The newest installment in the “God’s Not Dead” franchise is set to release to theaters this fall. “God’s Not Dead: We the People” will focus on educational and religious liberties, specifically as they pertain to homeschooling. “The God’s Not Dead franchise continues in God’s Not Dead: We the People as Reverend Dave …is called to defend a group of Christian … [Read more...] about Homeschoolers Face Off With the Government in ‘God’s Not Dead: We the People’
Oh Baby, Baby: Amy Grant’s Biggest Hit Turns 30
by Bob Smietana (RNS) Thirty years ago, Amy Grant was on top of the world. After years of topping Christian music charts, Grant had caught the mainstream industry's eye and began finding success on secular radio. In the 1980s, she had teamed up with Peter Cetera of the band Chicago for a No. 1 hit, “Next Time I Fall in Love,” winning several Grammys and performing on … [Read more...] about Oh Baby, Baby: Amy Grant’s Biggest Hit Turns 30
Sharon Stone Says Vatican Must Listen to Pope Francis and Welcome LGBTQ Catholics
by Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY (RNS) Hollywood’s ultimate femme fatale, actress Sharon Stone, has spoken up once again regarding the Catholic Church’s position on homosexuality, this time urging the Vatican Curia to listen to what, in her view, is Pope Francis’ push for the inclusion of LGBTQ Catholics. “On gay marriage, on adoptions for singles, on various fronts, I … [Read more...] about Sharon Stone Says Vatican Must Listen to Pope Francis and Welcome LGBTQ Catholics
Newsboys Make Announcement About Three-Year Reunion–‘We Will Forever Be Grateful’
(ChurchLeaders) After an August 13 concert in Indiana, the contemporary Christian band Newsboys will return to its four-member format. For the past three years, the group has toured as Newsboys United after welcoming back original members Peter Furler and Phil Joel. On social media, Newsboys members Michael Tait, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, and Jeff Frankenstein … [Read more...] about Newsboys Make Announcement About Three-Year Reunion–‘We Will Forever Be Grateful’