(WAVY) Christians from various churches in Virginia Beach descended on the Oceanfront Saturday to pray for the healing of our nation. The ‘All for Jesus’ Unity Walk kicked off at 17th street and participants sang and cheered as they made their way to the 31st Street Stage. “This is a sign of unity in the churches,” said John Blanchard, who is a pastor at The Rock Church … [Read more...] about ‘All for Jesus’ Unity Walk Brings Christians Together to Pray for Healing
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Evangelical Leader Franklin Graham Warns of Biased Media Swaying Election
(LifeSite News) Popular Christian preacher Franklin Graham stressed the importance of the November presidential election, arguing that “media powers are putting forth every effort to spin the story and sway the thinking of the American people.” Graham commented on the resignation this week of The New York Times op-ed staff editor and writer Bari Weiss. Her resignation, he … [Read more...] about Evangelical Leader Franklin Graham Warns of Biased Media Swaying Election
New York Doctor Credits Prayer for Saving Pastor During 100-Day Battle With Coronavirus
(Fox News) A New York City doctor turned to prayer when all hope was lost for one of his patients -- a local pastor battling the coronavirus -- and credits God with saving his life. After contracting COVID-19 in March, spending 54 days on a ventilator and six weeks in an induced coma, Queens Church of God pastor Benjamin Thomas' release from the hospital was … [Read more...] about New York Doctor Credits Prayer for Saving Pastor During 100-Day Battle With Coronavirus
‘Knowing God’ Author James Innell Packer Has Died (1926-2020)
(Staff) James Innell Packer, more widely known as J.I. Packer went home to be with Jesus on July 17, 2020 at 93 years of age. J.I. Packer was one of the most influential evangelical theologians of the twentieth century. Over his lifetime he published over 160 books, and was best known as the author of the 1973 best-selling book Knowing God, that sold over 1.5 million copies … [Read more...] about ‘Knowing God’ Author James Innell Packer Has Died (1926-2020)
Vatican Says Bishops Should Report Sex Abuse to Police
(RNS) The Vatican told bishops around the world on Thursday they should report cases of clergy sex crimes to police even when not legally bound to do so, in its latest effort to compel church leaders to protect minors from predator priests. The Vatican issued a long-awaited manual for bishops and religious superiors on conducting in-house investigations into allegations of … [Read more...] about Vatican Says Bishops Should Report Sex Abuse to Police