(Christian Headlines) A Connecticut high school graduate has decided to turn down a $40,000 scholarship, telling school officials to give it away to students in need. Verda Tetteh, a 17-year-old girl from Fitchburg, had initially been awarded the scholarship for general excellence. But at Friday's commencement ceremony, she announced that she was turning it down so that … [Read more...] about God ‘Will Take Me the Rest of the Way’: Connecticut Graduate Turns Down $40,000 College Scholarship so Students in Need Can Have It
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Tim Keller Cancer Update: Recent Scan ‘Was Extremely Encouraging’
The former senior pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church Tim Keller posted an update regarding his pancreatic cancer treatment on Sunday, letting his Twitter followers know that his latest scan in May showed encouraging results. Keller said that he is “very, well, writing, speaking (via zoom), and enjoying my grandchildren.” Thanking everyone for … [Read more...] about Tim Keller Cancer Update: Recent Scan ‘Was Extremely Encouraging’
‘The Bible Came Alive As the Quran Never Did’: Ex-Devout Muslim Details Stunning Testimony
(Faithwire) Hanging from her hair in hellfire for all eternity – that was supposed to be Hedieh Mirahmadi’s punishment. What was her crime? She simply removed her head covering. But now, after 22 years in Islam, she’s no longer afraid of her eternal destiny because she heard the loving voice of Jesus Christ. “In Islam, God is not a father. God is the ultimate judge. And He … [Read more...] about ‘The Bible Came Alive As the Quran Never Did’: Ex-Devout Muslim Details Stunning Testimony
Is Dr. Charles Stanley Selling CBD Oil? In Touch Ministries Warns of ‘SCAM’
First Baptist Church Atlanta’s former Pastor Dr. Charles Stanley has become part of an Internet hoax that he is selling CBD oil (cannabidiol) in a new business venture. The scam ad uses a picture of the notable pastor in an attempt to gain personal information from those tricked into clicking. According to the Harvard Medical School, CBD oil is the … [Read more...] about Is Dr. Charles Stanley Selling CBD Oil? In Touch Ministries Warns of ‘SCAM’
Friends Mourn Steve Austin, Former Pastor and Author Who Wrote About Suicide and Mental Health
Bob Smietana (RNS) Steve Austin, a former pastor who wrote candidly about his struggles with mental health, has died. Police in Hoover, Alabama, confirmed that the body of Austin, whose full name was Glenn Stephen Austin, was found in that city on Monday (June 7). The death is being investigated as a suicide. Several friends and his publisher also confirmed Austin’s … [Read more...] about Friends Mourn Steve Austin, Former Pastor and Author Who Wrote About Suicide and Mental Health