(ChurchLeaders) Last weekend at Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas, hundreds gathered to discuss a hot-button topic: “wokeness” and the church. During the two-day “Wokeness & the Gospel” conference, which viewers can stream for $20, panelists warned about what they call a Marxist movement that’s incompatible with Christianity. How Denton Bible Church Conference … [Read more...] about ‘Wokeness & the Gospel’ Conference Draws Accusations of ‘Harmful Rhetoric’
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Coming Out, Mental Health Crisis in the Background of Steve Austin’s Suicide
(ChurchLeaders) Recent blog posts from former pastor Steve Austin show that before he was discovered dead on June 7 from an apparent suicide, his wife, Lindsey Austin, was hospitalized for mental health problems. What’s more, these tragic events occurred shortly after Austin publicly came out as queer. “Lindsey is now at a hospital downtown, where she’s been for a few days, … [Read more...] about Coming Out, Mental Health Crisis in the Background of Steve Austin’s Suicide
God ‘Will Take Me the Rest of the Way’: Connecticut Graduate Turns Down $40,000 College Scholarship so Students in Need Can Have It
(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
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