Category: GNN News

As churches embrace technology, many see strategic importance of social media fading in future: study By Leonardo Blair, Senior Features Reporter for Christian Post A majority of American churches now embrace technology as an important tool in achieving their mission and agree that the digital church is here to stay. But less than half of them believe social media will be as “strategically important” as other online tools in the future, according to a new study. The finding comes from The 2021 State of Church Technology Report, which was created from…

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Bethel Church Launches Prayer Campaign for Pastor Beni Johnson’s Cancer Fight  by STEVE WARREN/CBN NEWS via Charisma News Bethel Church has launched a 24/7 prayer campaign for co-Pastor Beni Johnson, the wife of Pastor Bill Johnson, as she battles cancer. The Redding, California-based church posted an update on Beni’s health to Instagram, asking believers to stand with them and pray for her, especially for her breathing. “As many of you already know, Beni Johnson has been on a health journey of overcoming cancer. We’ve been praying consistently, and she has experienced…

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The Gnostic gospels – What are they? from Compelling Truth The Gnostic gospels are writings produced from approximately the second to fourth century AD. The popular collection of Gnostic gospels includes about 52 different writings. The earliest is the Gospel of Thomas, written sometime in the second century. Though some have suggested these writings are “lost gospels” the term is highly misleading. The writings were actually well known in their time and were widely condemned by the early church as being outside of accepted church teachings. The word “gnostic” comes…

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3 Myths About Love and Friendship BY Mary York for Core Christianity Valentine’s Day can be hard for single people, but I think it’s a myth to say it’s only hard for single people. We offer up what we hope are words of encouragement and comfort to our single brothers and sisters around this heart-covered holiday—a season that can sometimes feel excruciatingly painful. But what do we say to those who are in difficult marriages, or are separated from their loved one because of deployment or work needs, or are simply wondering…

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Farmers Gather in Prayer for the Global Agriculture Day of Prayer from Charisma News Thousands of farmers will gather in Kentucky Friday for the Global Agriculture Day of Prayer, a way to honor God and give thanks for their harvest. More than 1 million farmers, along with other people in the agriculture industry, are taking part in the prayer gathering, as well as several special guests including Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Graham will address viewers by video and explain how his ministry, Samaritan’s…

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‘I Am a Christian’: Doctor Fired for Not Calling Bearded Transsexual ‘Madam’ Gets Hearing Before High Court from Faith Wire A Christian doctor in the United Kingdom, who was fired after he said he didn’t want to call a biological male ‘madam’ because his desire was to remain faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ, will have his appeal heard next month before the Employment Appeal Tribunal, an independent court which settles legal disputes about employment law. A previous tribunal heard Dr. David Mackereth’s case in 2019 and labeled his speech as…

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What the Bible Says About Christ’s Burial Shroud by Myra Kahn Adams for Town Hall It’s Super Study Sunday! Praise God for the Vol. 100 timing — a heavenly confluence sponsored by God’s universe (Salesforce ad) and those He created (Doritos ad). This super day requires super thanks to Townhall and loyal readers of all faiths. A special salute to my mighty band of core commenters whose knowledge of The Word enhances each lesson. Finally, hail to the husband for his often thoughtful theological contributions. Today’s Scripture about Christ’s burial Shroud reflects SignFromGod—…

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Can the Devil Read My Mind? BY Adriel Sanchez for Core Christianity We have to remember that Satan is limited. He’s not omniscient. He’s not like God; he’s a created being. While the Lord sees and knows all things, the devil—Satan—and his minions don’t. So no, I don’t believe that Satan can read our thoughts. It does seem to me that, in Scripture, he can plant external ideas and temptations into our minds. I think about what we read in John 13. This is right after Jesus has started to wash his…

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25-Year-Old Perry Stone Protege Stirs Up Revival, Hope in Decimated Area of West Virginia by SHAWN A. AKERS for Charisma News Nik Walker wants everyone to know that when he encounters sin, he won’t back down in calling it out. But Walker also wants people to know that is not what his ministry is all about. The 25-year-old evangelist, who has recently made headlines for helping to bring about revival in depressed areas of West Virginia, says he would much rather bring the authentic, genuine message of Jesus to the masses,…

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In what way is self-control a fruit of the Holy Spirit? from Compelling Truth Galatians 5:22-23 is one of the most popular passages in the Bible. It lists the “fruit of the Spirit.” Two things should be mentioned. “Fruit” here does not mean apples, bananas, or mangos. In fact, despite the long list of attributes, “fruit” doesn’t refer to individual items. It refers to a general outcome or result. The result of the Holy Spirit working in a person’s life is love, joy, and all the rest. The second thing…

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