Theologian and author John Piper released an article Tuesday (Oct. 19) encouraging Christians to get the COVID-19 vaccine, joining voices like Russell Moore, Franklin Graham, Robert Jeffress, Daniel Darling, Beth Moore, and Max Lucado. Piper addressed his article to unvaccinated Christians who fear they will be “out … [Read more...] about John Piper Points to ‘Freedom’ to Encourage Christians to Get Vaccinated
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‘It’s Deadly’: Ex-Medium Says She Was Possessed, Saw ‘Shadow People’ Until Exorcism Saved Her Life – And Family
(CBN News) The fear was overwhelming.” This is just one of the ways in which ex-medium Ivani Greppi described her childhood — a Brazilian upbringing that was deeply steeped in the occult. Greppi, an ex-medium who once believed her spiritual abilities were a gift from God, is now sharing how her harrowing 38-year journey — which included regular possessions — led to a … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Deadly’: Ex-Medium Says She Was Possessed, Saw ‘Shadow People’ Until Exorcism Saved Her Life – And Family
If Faith Leaders Want To Reach Gen Z, Meet Them in the Streets
by Josh Packard, William J. Barber II, and A. Kazimir Brown (RNS) Gen Z is the most ethnically, racially and religiously diverse generation in U.S. history. When Gen Zers organize to protest injustice, observers can’t help but notice the impressive diversity among participants, which wasn’t necessarily as present in the protests and activism of the 1960s. Gen Zers are … [Read more...] about If Faith Leaders Want To Reach Gen Z, Meet Them in the Streets
‘Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?’ Lecrae Explains
This week, Grammy Award-winning Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae posted a video entitled “Watch This Before You Celebrate Halloween” on his YouTube channel. Though he admitted that he doesn’t consider himself an expert on the subject, Lecrae weighed in on whether Christians should celebrate Halloween. Lecrae began by saying, “When I think … [Read more...] about ‘Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?’ Lecrae Explains
Mohler Warns Dave Chappelle Controversy Is ‘A Religious Liberty Matter’
(ChurchLeaders) The uproar over Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special has ramifications for Christian institutions in the U.S., argues Dr. Al Mohler, president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chappelle targets multiple people groups with his special, but is making headlines mainly for his crude jokes about trans individuals, jokes many see as harmful. “This … [Read more...] about Mohler Warns Dave Chappelle Controversy Is ‘A Religious Liberty Matter’