Category: GNN News

How Prayer Played a Prominent Role in the Birthing of America by EDDIE HYATT for Charisma News As he was preparing to leave home as a young soldier, George Washington’s mother, Mary Ball Washington, exhorted him, “Remember that God is our only sure trust.” She also urged him, “My son, neglect not the duty of secret prayer” (Hyatt, 1726: The Year that Defined America, 131). The evidence is overwhelming that Washington remembered and carried out his mother’s exhortations. It is obvious that prayer played a prominent role in his life and…

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What the Church Must Do Post Roe by Michael L. Brown for Ask Dr Brown The overturning of Roe marks a massive, historic victory for the pro-life cause, and we should continue to thank God and rejoice. Yet this victory simply marks a new beginning in the battle for life, and in many ways, for the pro-life movement, our work has just begun. Where do we go from here? First, we must remain vigilant in prayer, since the same prayer that brought about the overturning of Roe is the same prayer…

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The Declaration of Independence by Myra Kahn Adams for Town Hall Thanks for joining us on this Independence Day weekend when vacations, barbeques, fireworks, beer-drinking, and hot-dog-eating contests take precedence over reading about God in the Declaration of Independence. But undaunted, we forge ahead with a quote from Monticello.org(Thomas Jefferson’s home) calling the Declaration of Independence that he penned “America’s mission statement.” (A fine example of juxtaposing a modern management concept with a world-changing document.) The “mission statement” reflected beliefs that “motivated the Founders to create the first free people in modern times,” wrote…

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Tucker with Brett Favre and Jon Voight Video Jon Voight begins at the 29:17 mark – well worth the ten minutes of time.

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What is the significance of the resurrection of Jesus? from Compelling Truth The resurrection of Jesus Christ was a miracle. No matter if you believe in God or not, no matter if you’re a philosophical naturalist or a Christian, the account and effects of Jesus’ resurrection are truly miraculous. Non-Christians may scoff at this claim, but let us explain. The resurrection is a miracle in one of three ways – it is either 1. A biological miracle 2. A psychological miracle 3. A theological miracle Before we continue, two quick…

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‘I’m Not a Religious Person’: Actor Chris Pratt Turns Heads With New Comments About Faith By Billy Hallowell for Faith Wire Actor Chris Pratt is turning heads with recent comments he made about religion and public perception, proclaiming in a new Men’s Health interview, “I’m not a religious person.” In the thorough discussion, Pratt addressed the intense critiques he has received on social media and admitted he has wondered why people come after him so fiercely. He speculated that some of the anti-religious animosity he has struggled with emerged after a…

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Charismatic Christian Spreads Spirit-filled Hope, Boldness and Truth to the U.S. House of Representatives by Anthony Hart for Charisma News One of the most high-profile, outspoken, freedom-fighting and influential conservative members of the U.S. House of Representatives is a Spirit-filled, Charismatic Christian. Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert (R) stepped into the pulpit as a guest speaker at Cornerstone Christian Center in Basalt, Colorado, this past weekend, celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade as answered prayer, and boldly declared, “We need the Holy Spirit.” But she wasn’t there to talk about politics.…

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Ex-Mob Boss Michael Franzese Gets Born Again, Preaches About Jesus: ‘There Is a Heaven, and There Is a Hell’ by Steve Warren for CBN News Michael Franzese, a former mob boss, preached the sermon on Sunday at Pastor Greg Laurie’s Harvest Christian Fellowship, insisting Christians should have a fear of hell and eternal damnation, but should also share the good news of Jesus to nonbelievers in a gentle way. Franzese, 71, a one-time member of the Colombo Italian-American Mafia crime family in New York, is now a Christian author and speaker.…

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Christians in a Time of a Historic Cultural Shift by John Stonestreet for BreakPoint We are living in one of these historical hinge points. And, if we take seriously what Paul told the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers in Athens, God intentionally put us in this time and this place. There are certain moments in history, such as the end of the Roman Empire or the dawn of the Enlightenment, when it becomes obvious just how much the cultural ground has shifted. In such moments, cultural norms that once fostered social cohesion…

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Why is the empty tomb so important? from Compelling Truth Christians believe Jesus rose on the third day from the tomb in which He was buried and is alive. Why is the empty tomb so important? First, the fact that the body of Jesus was missing is evidence that supports the apostolic teaching that Jesus is alive. Opponents could have easily ended the early accounts of the resurrected Jesus by simply finding His body. Even when Peter preached at Pentecost in Jerusalem 50 days after the death of Jesus, no…

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