5 Startling Takeaways From Survey Finding Massive Decline in Americans Who Believe Bible Is the ‘Actual Word of God’

5 Startling Takeaways From Survey Finding Massive Decline in Americans Who Believe Bible Is the ‘Actual Word of God’ By Billy Hallowell for Faith Wire It’s no secret the Bible is receiving less support in contemporary culture, but new statistics from Gallup showcase how much modern culture is impacting Americans’ views and perceptions of Scripture. The survey, which has attracted attention since its release earlier this week, contains several eye-opening findings. Let’s explore just five of the key takeaways: Fewer People See the Bible as the Word of God Perhaps the…

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19 Bible Verses about Hope

19 Bible Verses about Hope by Karen Whiting for CBN News GNN Note – Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. ~ Hebrews 11:1 NKJB. Something America needs a lot more of today. / END Reflect on what the Bible reveals about hope. These scriptures represent a sampling of the many facets of hope. Source of Hope May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the…

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Miracles in the New Testament

Miracles in the New Testament by Myra Kahn Adams for Town Hall Author’s Note: Readers can find all previous volumes of this series here. The first 56 volumes are compiled into the book “Bible Study For Those Who Don’t Read The Bible.”  News Flash: New Shroud of Turin event at the Museum of the Bible on July 16. Thanks for joining our concluding two-part study about miracles. If you missed Part 1 (Vol. 119) about Old Testament/Hebrew Bible miracles, please review for a better understanding of today’s discussion. Also, interestingly, Scripture has no single word that…

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‘God Knew Exactly What He Was Doing’: She Was Scheduled to Abort Her Baby When an Ultrasound Tech’s Simple Question Changed Everything

‘God Knew Exactly What He Was Doing’: She Was Scheduled to Abort Her Baby When an Ultrasound Tech’s Simple Question Changed Everything By Billy Hallowell for Faith Wire GNN Note – We have a friend that is just “coming to” and getting her feet on solid Rock escaping from addiction. She is pregnant and placing her child with a family that will provide for the new child. Praise God for clarity and for bringing His child to term to be raised in house filled with love. / END “Do you want…

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Single, non-religious young adults are most unhappy Americans post-COVID-19: report

Single, non-religious young adults are most unhappy Americans post-COVID-19: report By Leonardo Blair, Senior Features Reporter for The Christian Post GNN Note – When you kick God to the curb bad things tend to happen. When dad’s are thrown out of the house – either of their own accord or by the rest of the family, bad things tend to happen. Just these two issues alone are a massive part of the problem. / END Young adults under 35 who are single and non-religious report the highest levels of unhappiness…

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‘Progressive’ Christianity — Trading Treasure for Straw

‘Progressive’ Christianity — Trading Treasure for Straw By PETER WOLFGANG for Stream Bob is a man forever shaped by the religious trends of the Vietnam era. He believes the progressive Christianity of 50 years ago a true imitation of Christ and its decline a disaster for Christianity in America. He was my youth group leader at a Catholic church in Connecticut in the late 1980s. And I was all in with him. We were both eager modern Catholics, pro-life liberals but serious liberals. Bob’s influence on me was brief but significant.…

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Is the Holy Spirit Devising a Bigger Plan than Anyone Imagined?

Is the Holy Spirit Devising a Bigger Plan than Anyone Imagined? by Kevin Jessip and Troy Anderson for Charisma News As we watch the rollout of the World Economic Forum’s “Great Reset” plan, the transhumanist movement, talk about upgrading humans “into gods,” and emerging technologies that could be precursors to the mark of the beast, we believe God is working a bigger plan than anyone has imagined. First, consider the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling overturning the landmark decision Roe v. Wade, concluding that there is no constitutional right to an…

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What Should We Do If Our Compassion Runs Out?

What Should We Do If Our Compassion Runs Out? by ERIC MCLAUGHLIN for Christianity Today 1 in 7 of my medical patients dies. But I don’t want to stop grieving or hoping. Euphraim is about 30 years old, but the wheelchair he rides into my consulting room is older than that and much the worse for wear. Yesterday, a doctor saw him then asked him to stay overnight so he could see me this morning. That doctor now guides Euphraim’s wheelchair over the concrete bump at the doorway and onto…

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Miracle of Miracles: Satanic Church Co-Founder Finds Jesus in Incredible Life Transformation

Miracle of Miracles: Satanic Church Co-Founder Finds Jesus in Incredible Life Transformation by Shawn A. Akers for Charisma News Riaan Swiegelaar, co-founder of the South African Satanic Church, believed his recent transition to Christianity wouldn’t garner much attention. In fact, he figured that he would “quietly slip out the back door” and that people wouldn’t be interested in what he was doing. Little did Swiegelaar know that his Facebook video would go viral and news outlets would tell the story of his miraculous transformation from the darkness to the light, from…

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Christians theologically grounded in faith more likely to share the Gospel with others: study

Christians theologically grounded in faith more likely to share the Gospel with others: study By Ian M. Giatti, Christian Post Reporter for The Christian Post Those who find it difficult to share the Gospel with others might lack assurance in their own walk of faith, according to new research. A list of “8 Traits of the Most Evangelistic Christians” from Lifeway Research suggests Christians who are theologically grounded in their salvation might be more comfortable —  and successful — in sharing their faith. A recent study from Lifeway found there are…

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