Category: GNN News

Why Fading Civil Religion Is Good News for Church Renewal

Randolph Jason

Why Fading Civil Religion Is Good News for Church Renewal by Jen Pollock Michel  for The Gospel Coalition “Are we following God?” My husband put this question to me as we walked through our neighborhood. The dog tugged at her leash. On the one hand, it was a startling question, one that seemed to beg an obvious answer. Both of us practice the daily disciplines of prayer and Bible reading. Around the dinner table, our family’s conversation turns to Scripture’s wisdom. We attend church regularly, serving and financially giving to…

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Invoke Positive Change

Randolph Jason

Invoke Positive Change by Corey Lynn for Corey’s Digs The earth is changing, evolving, you can feel it when you run your fingers through the soil. Hold tight to those around you and really see them. Witness their life, their story – share in it. Say kind things and smile often. No matter how much dark you see around you, always project the light. Do not let the dark consume you. It’s not about being right. This isn’t a game or a competition. People are being hurt physically, mentally, and…

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Chinese Government Removes Word ‘Bible’ From Iconic Kids Novel ‘Robinson Crusoe,’ Arrests People Selling Audio Bibles in Latest Crackdown

Randolph Jason

Chinese Government Removes Word ‘Bible’ From Iconic Kids Novel ‘Robinson Crusoe,’ Arrests People Selling Audio Bibles in Latest Crackdown By Will Maule for Faith Wire Authorities in China have continued to crack down on the Christian faith, this time by erasing faith-based words from children’s stories contained within school workbooks. Mom Hears Late Son’s Beating Heart For the First Time After It Saved the Life of Little Girl According to persecution watchdog The Barnabus Fund, the Chinese government has sanctioned the removal of the words “God,” Bible,” and “Christ” from popular storybooks…

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Study Reveals Most Christians Come to Christ Because of a Family Member

Randolph Jason

Study Reveals Most Christians Come to Christ Because of a Family Member by AMERICAN PASTORS NETWORK via Charisma News According to recent research by Barna, a majority of Christians say they came to the faith long before adulthood—usually before the age of 12. American Pastors Network (APN) says the findings are interesting because they show the link between faith and heritage, but simultaneously, asks APN President Sam Rohrer, what does it mean for the future of the Christian Church in light of the knowledge that more Millennials—today’s young parents—are backing away from…

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Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution

Randolph Jason

Hungary Decries ‘Wall of Silence’ Concealing Christian Persecution by Thomas D Williams, Ph.D. for Breitbart ROME — Despite massive persecution of Christians on a global scale, a “wall of silence” has been erected around the problem, lamented a Hungarian minister Monday. Mr. Tristan Azbej, Hungary’s “State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted Christians,” sent around a summary of a speech he gave two weeks ago at the 2019 Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, hosted by the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC., in which he explains why Hungary has focused attention on…

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6 Recent Archaeological Discoveries That Affirm Details in Scripture

Randolph Jason

6 Recent Archaeological Discoveries That Affirm Details in Scripture by Karen Engle for Logos Each time an artifact related to the biblical narrative is unearthed in Israel or the surrounding lands of the Bible it becomes a witness to the perfection of God’s Word.  And it happens all the time. Here are six recent discoveries that affirm some rather obscure details in the Bible. Each one provides material evidence of the historical reliability of the Bible, and hopefully, increases our faith. 1. Biblical city of Ziklag Aerial view of the…

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Let’s Stop Talking About the Shooters and Start Talking About the Heroes

Randolph Jason

Let’s Stop Talking About the Shooters and Start Talking About the Heroes By Dagny Taggart for The Organic Prepper It’s a been a heartbreaking last few weeks here in the United States, with mass shootings occurring on July 28, August 3, and August 4. What is becoming of our nation? The US continues to rank disturbingly low on the Global Peace Index scale, coming in at 128 out of 163 countries. The US is home to five of the world’s most violent cities. Despite these grim statistics, fewer violent crimes are occurring in the…

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Is It Wrong to Draw Moral Lessons from OT Figures?

Randolph Jason

Is It Wrong to Draw Moral Lessons from OT Figures? by Jim Savastio  for The Gospel Coalition I’ll never forget a particular sermon during my Bible college days. The young preacher (and fellow student) had just finished opening up a narrative portion of the Old Testament when he paused and said, in his distinct Australian accent, “So what?” (I must admit, I was originally struck just by how he pronounced those words.) This narrative is saying something to us. It applies to us. Though he didn’t quote Paul in 1 Corinthians…

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Why Prayer Always Precedes God’s Promises and Purposes

Randolph Jason

Why Prayer Always Precedes God’s Promises and Purposes by MIKE BICKLE for Charisma News Prayers that Strike the Mark are guided by and endowed with the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish the will and the Word of God. As faithful prayer warriors align with God’s heart, they focus on “prayer targets,” under the direction of the Holy Spirit, in order to partner with Jesus in prayer that results in victory and breakthrough. Such prayer warriors, relentlessly reminding God of His Word, call forth heavenly intervention so that the earth will…

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