Category: Religion

Lord of Miracles celebration in Peru: ‘It’s not en...

Bishop Guillermo Elías urged the faithful to live out a faith that goes beyond processions and translates into acts of love.

Scholars criticize U.S. bishops for comparing prop...

Many legal scholars and other experts strongly disagreed with the bishops’ claim that excluding noncitizens from the census means ...

Pro-life group protests Cardinal Cupich’s award to...

Cardinal Blase Cupich said the award is not an endorsement of every stance a person has, but Illinois Right to Life accused him of...

All Saints’ Day 2026: What Catholics should know a...

This year, the solemnity of All Saints will replace the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Highly secularized Uruguay prepares to welcome Pop...

While surveys show that only 33% of Uruguayans identify as Catholic and 28% identify as atheist or agnostic, there is still great ...

Cutting Of Pastor David Ibiyeomie’s Birthday Cake...

This Cake Is Gigantic In This Spiritual Lineage, Even To Cake, Nothing Is Small Here. We Do Only Great Things Here #ChurchGist The...

HAPPY 56TH BIRTHDAY TO DR. PASTOR (MRS) BECKY PAUL...

Dunamis International Gospel Centre To the ever smiling Woman of God, we celebrate you and thank you for your unwavering dedicatio...

When the refiner’s fire falls, Nigeria will be blo...

By John Abiola “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another,… The post When the refine...

CHURCH TIMES NIGERIA

A Memoir of Business, Faith and Becoming: Building...

Book : One step at a time Author: Adejumoke Olukoya Reviewer: Prof Adebayo Aina The book, One Step at a time, is… The post A Memoi...

CHURCH TIMES

Agu Irukwu: I resigned my positions in RCCG after ...

Former Chairman of the UK parishes of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Agu Irukwu, has reflected on the leaders...

Waiting For Your Time and Season

Greetings n the name of Jesus, Amen. Today’s topic, Waiting for Your Time and Season is central to life’s success in any… The post...

Polygyny, postmodern relativism and the future of ...

By Oyewole O. Sarumi The scene is now seared into the collective memory of the global church. A pastor and his prophetess… The pos...

CHURCH TIMES

​Kay Wonder set for‘INVASION PRAISE’ SEASON 7 @ Ek...

Renowned gospel minister Kay Wonder is set for  the seventh season of his flagship gathering known as Invasion Praise Concert. ​Sc...

Foundation to support missions in world’s most unr...

Last Mile Harvest Missions Foundation, a missions focused organization established in early 2026 with the sole purpose of providin...

Day 26 — Examining Our Fruit

Focus Scripture: “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for e...

Day 27 — Growing Together in Fruit

Focus Scripture: “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which y...

Day 28 — Fruit That Glorifies God

Focus Scripture: “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee… for whither thou goest, I will go… thy people shall be my people, a...

Day 29 — The Fruit of the Spirit in One Sentence

Focus Scripture: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not m...

Day 30 — Christ the Perfect Fruit

Focus Scripture: “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”— Hebrews 12:14 What You Will ...

The Lord Intercedes for Us - The Crosswalk Devotio...

Don’t be afraid to bring to God your deepest, darkest feelings. It is not unknown to God. In fact, it is downright silly to hide o...

3 Reasons "Protecting Your Peace" Isn't Selfish, I...

If you ever feel your calm getting tossed around by demands, circumstances, or lies, know that God is offering you a way out. You ...

Trading Superstition for Steady Faith - The Crossw...

Even good and right things can be used incorrectly if treated as talismans to guard against harm.

When the World Glorifies Darkness, Choose What Is ...

Pray for help from God’s Holy Spirit and stand strong in the Holy Spirit’s power as you make your decisions every day. As you choo...

A Faith That Survives the First Frost - The Crossw...

Does your faith waiver at times? If so, commit to building a surviving faith that weathers the first frost and much more.

Podcast: The Secret to Happiness and Why We Keep M...

Jen Oshman discusses the challenges of finding happiness and why people, even Christians, confuse or altogether miss the ways tha...

Church History for Everyone: From the Early Church...

In this video featuring a helpful animated timeline, Kevin DeYoung details the expansion of the early church and highlights key f...

How Nancy Guthrie Began to See Jesus in More Than ...

It wasn’t until my mid-40s that I began to hear teaching and preaching that no matter where they were in the Bible, it always con...

10 Things You Should Know About the Westminster Co...

The Westminster Confession of Faith remains one of the most important and widely used confessions in the Christian faith. Here ar...

Introducing “A Coffee Table Book That Should Be in...

This reverent work features dramatic illustrations and paintings that depict the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus...

Mental Health Survey for Church Workers 2026: 10 t...

There is good news, and there is troubling news, from the Salt&Light Mental Health Survey for Church Workers 2026. More church wor...

“Whatever the outcome, God, don’t let me question ...

This Breast Cancer Awareness month, Salt&Light honours all those battling breast cancer and their caregivers. Two years ago in Apr...

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? How to talk...

Every October, “ghosts” begin appearing in shopping malls. They appear alongside pumpkins with carved faces, cobwebs across shopfr...

“Sending someone else’s child is always easier”: W...

Three years ago, my eldest son, then 25 years old, told my wife and me that he wanted to resign from his marketing job. He wanted ...

She battled Stage Four cancer, yet it was “one of ...

Kate Tan calls 2026 one of the best years of her life. It is a surprising declaration, considering that she has spent the better h...

Isle of Man medics raise concerns about assisted s...

Although the bill has passed, assisted suicide is still at least 18 months away.

Abraham, Elisha and the faith that makes room for ...

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on hospitality and compassion through the lens of Abraham’s welcome to...

Budget must go further to support families, says C...

Christian charity CARE has called for fundamental tax reform to support families, warning that the Budget’s measures offer too lit...

New network to foster unity between European and m...

"Contested migration is a big barrier," says founder Dr Israel Oluwole Olofinjana.

Francis of Assisi and the battle for his legacy: p...

Eight hundred years after his death, Francis of Assisi’s radical embrace of poverty still raises challenging questions about wealt...

Trusting God in Suffering

The book of Job is my favorite, not because it is about suffering, but because it is about knowing God in a deeper way to the poin...

A New Confidence

Walking into a room with my chin up, tummy in, shoulders back, being able to talk to anyone — that was my idea of confidence. The ...

Bearing Fruit

Bearing Fruit: “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.” James 5:16 The post Bearing Fruit...

Broken Heart

A heart can be broken when placed in the hands of those who do not value its precious nature. Thankfully God can restore a broken ...

Unforgettable?

It's painful being forgotten. Especially by someone we love. I try not to take it personally because life has a tendency to become...

9 World Series Players Who Boldly Love Jesus

5 Reasons to Be Thankful for Fall

4 Questions to Ask before Accepting a Claim as Bib...

What Rising Home Prices Reveal about Our Search fo...

A Prayer to Reject Fear and Walk in Christ's Light...

Being a person of faith doesn't mean we never experience fear. It means fear doesn't get the final word.

Benefits Derived from the Story of Yusuf – Imam as...

Benefits, rulings and lessons derived from the story of Yusuf by Shaykh ‘Allaamah AbdurRahman bin Naasir as-Sa’di, with a biograph...

From Hollywood to Bollywood: A Flydubai Production

If you’ve been following the latest staged news spectacles flying out of Tel Aviv, you surely would’ve come across the newest acti...

Christian Myth Debunked: “The Qur’an Copied the Ap...

One of the most common accusations raised in modern Christian-Muslim polemics is the assertion that the Qur’an supposedly “copied”...

Kadyrovism: New Paradigm for Islam in Secular Stat...

For a certain generation of Muslims, particularly Millennials and those on the younger end of Generation X, Chechnya occupies a di...

Is MBS the Most Incompetent Leader Saudi Arabia Ha...

If it is indeed the case, then that says a lot… On October 10, a missile strike on Riyadh’s international airport killed 13 people...

7 Scriptures to Help with Nightmares

What a nightmare!Sometimes, that phrase is used metaphorically for a terrifying or unpleasant experience. When my favorite team, t...

A Prayer for Good Purpose in the Place God Has You...

Let me ask, how do you feel about where you are right now? Are you in a set of circumstances you didn’t see coming?

How to Overcome Temptation with 8 Biblical Strateg...

Temptation is common, but Christians do not face it alone. This article explains how temptation differs from testing, how desire c...

After Ohio Pastor Israel Ford Announces 2nd Wife, ...

Kourtney Jones, the daughter of one of the women in a polygamous marriage with Ohio Pastor Israel Ford, alleged that Ford sexually...

Judah Smith Faces Backlash for Saying People Can F...

Judah Smith has come under fire after suggesting that taking the label “Christian” is not an essential part of following Jesus. ...

‘The Mosquito Bowl’ Director Peter Berg Says New F...

Director and actor Peter Berg hopes “The Mosquito Bowl” helps audiences understand the sacrifices of service members while remindi...

Tony Dungy Makes Biblical Case Against Polygamy Am...

Tony Dungy cited Scripture to show that polygamy is a sin according to the Bible in a debate sparked by an Ohio pastor who has tak...

UniteUS Reports Nearly 600 Decisions for Christ, 5...

Nearly 600 students reportedly made decisions to follow Jesus Christ during a UniteUS gathering at the University of South Alabama...

"Stop Competing With Your Classmates—God Pre-assig...

Learn how the consciousness of the Holy Spirit empowers you to overcome sin, activate divine predestination, and step into your tr...

Pastor, Here’s How to Do a Deep Dive into Your Chu...

“You really should read the book.”  “What book?” I asked, assuming he meant something other than the Bible.  “This one.” The searc...

What Is Church SEO? How Search Helps Your Church R...

Every week, people in your community use their phones to look for a church. They search “churches near me” on a Saturday night. Th...

Five Church Surprises We Should See Coming

“I should have seen that coming.” Those words are painful when a church leader looks back on a missed opportunity or a preventable...

THE WORD | THE POWER OF PATIENCE

God is not only interested in where we are going, but also in what we are becoming along the way.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Celebrates 70...

By Mashadi Mathosa – The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary (QMHR) Parish in Waverley, Archdiocese of Pretoria marked a […] Source

Infallible and Indefectible – What’s the Differenc...

Question: The Catechism (889) says that Christ who is the Truth, willed to confer on the Church a share in […] Source

Pope: Marriage in the light of Christ’s love

Pope Leo XIV, General Audience, Wednesday, 21 October 2026 Catechesis: The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. IV. Constituti...

Imitating the Lord: 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sermon by Emmanuel Suntheni OSB,  Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A Sermon And Christian Act In The Word Theme: Imitating ...

Pope Leo won't need further treatment following lu...

Follow-up tests showed that the pope's surgery removed all of the cancer in his lung, doctors confirmed Oct. 21.

Saint of the day: Pope John Paul II

When John Paul died in 2005, more than three million pilgrims came to Rome to pay homage to his remains, some waiting in line for ...

Archbishop Gomez pens pastoral letter ahead of 500...

“The Wonder of America” describes the apparitions as the “true origin story” of the Americas and calls for a new, Guadalupe-inspir...

St. John Paul II’s teachings guide Church’s respon...

On his Oct. 22 feast day, scholars say the late pope’s insistence on a human-centered approach to technology is more relevant than...

Pope Leo to young Catholics: World Youth Day is a ...

Opening registration for the 2027 event in Seoul, he invited pilgrims to bring their dreams, wounds and struggles to a God who wai...

LA Peruvian Catholics celebrate 'Milagros' traditi...

The El Señor de los Milagros celebration included a Mass on Oct. 18 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, followed by a proc...

New Vatican document 'Venite ad Me' tackles crisis...

The 25,000-word text from the doctrine office says cultural change, weaker family life and digital technology are straining the tr...

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Love commanded

Ex. 22:20–26 / Ps. 18:2–4, 47, 51 / 1Thes. 1:5–10 / Mt. 22:34-40

2026 'White Mass' for Healthcare Professionals

The annual Mass honoring all those in the healthcare field was held on Oct. 11 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Saint of the day: John of Capistrano

St. John of Capistrano was a talented speaker, and thousands came to hear him preach the Gospel.

A Potential New Saint of the Catholic Church Who L...

Maria’s early writings describe her intention to use her gifts to serve God. "One of the messages Maria leaves behind -- especiall...

Only a 1% Chance of Being Born Alive . . . Yet He ...

Stepping out of the consultation room to take a breath of air, Diana and Iñigo found their eyes filled with tears. "We hugged each...

Leo XIV Becomes the Most Highly Rated Internationa...

According to a Cluster 17 poll conducted on October 14 and 15, 65 percent of respondents expressed a “very good” or “fairly good” ...

Beyond disenchantment: the religious face of conte...

While 51 per cent of South Koreans claim no religious affiliation, the sacred is still present in many aspects of life. While Budd...

56 Years Serving the Sick in Syria: Recognizing th...

The Italian Ambassador to Syria presented the religious sister with an award for her long service at Saint-Louis Hospital. She ded...

This is the team tasked with addressing AI within ...

The wider intellectual framework comes from Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, which calls for cooperation and a shar...

Seven Million Pilgrims, 25,077 Volunteers, social ...

Argentina’s security minister, Alejandra Monteoliva, has announced what she described as the largest security operation in the cou...

Israel goes to the polls: the battle for the ultra...

With their stable voting blocs, Shas and United Torah Judaism have been key allies for Netanyahu. However, the row over conscripti...

Leo XIV is cancer-free and will not need chemother...

It is confirmed that with the removal of a portion of the right lung on Tuesday, October 13, all of the cancer has been removed, a...

The unitive and procreative dimensions of marriage...

Pope's General Audience, October 21, 2026, on Commitment to the Family in Today's Society The post The unitive and procreative dim...

The Creation: Practical Principles for Life and Pu...

Darkness was present, and the Spirit of God hovered over it. Waters were there on the earth; darkness and water were all that exis...

Rector of pontifical university in Brazil dies in ...

The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná in Curitiba, Brazil, held a memorial Mass for Rogério Renato Mateucci after the trage...

U.S. bill would hold Syrian officials accountable ...

The bill calls for a report identifying Syrian officials who are suspected of abuses and for consideration of targeted sanctions a...

From rector in Rome to bishop in England, Stephen ...

Prior rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, Father Stephen Wang has been appointed the new bishop of Arundel and Bright...

Falling cross that killed priest a punishment from...

Father Juan Vásconez said the death of Father Patricio Sánchez resulting from a large cross falling in him should not be interpret...

Conference encourages Black Catholic men to lead f...

The national Black Catholic men’s conference took place in Birmingham, Alabama, Oct. 15–18, carrying on the legacy of Father Chest...

HAPPY 52ND BIRTHDAY TO PASTOR LAURIE IDAHOSA

Church of God Mission International We pray that the Lord shall continue to preserve you and cause you to enjoy His peace and favo...

HAPPY 64TH BIRTHDAY TO PASTOR DAVID IBIYEOMIE

Founder, Salvation Ministries, Home of Success (SMHOS). May the Lord continue to decorate your life with His goodness and mercies ...

UNDERSTANDING THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT PART...

How Could A L0cal Church Like Living Faith Have 2 Universities That Are World-Ranking In No Time? God! A Don From One Of The First...

Anglican diocese of Lagos West announces Rev Omoni...

The Anglican Diocese of Lagos West has announced the transition of Rev Mobolade Omonijo. in a statement the administrative assista...

Lady Odutola Launches Broken Vows, Restored Hearts...

A retired Permanent Secretary, Lady Oluranti Odutola, on Saturday, October 17, rolled out the drums to celebrate her 70th birthday...

Unearthing the reality in a professor’s fiction ...

Book: Winds Against My Sails  Genre: Novel  Pagination: 205  Author: Tunde Ope-Davies  Publishers: Kraft Books Limited, Ibadan, Oy...

Journalists urged to adopt “Jesus pattern of praye...

By Dayo Emmanuel Christian media group, Journalists For Christ (JFC) International Outreach, has held its October 2026 fellowship ...

KPMG Urges Businesses to Prepare for Different Pol...

By Aderinola Adeogun Business leaders, industry captains and other stakeholders gathered in Lagos on Wednesday, October 7, for the...

It’s time for Africa to lead the global Church -US...

Dr. D. Z. Cofield is Senior Pastor of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Houston Texas. He was instructor at Dallas Theological ...

“Before condemning corruption churches must accoun...

Dr Okey Okoro Udo, economist, minister of the gospel and Action Democratic Party (ADP) candidate for the Abia North Senatorial Dis...

Day 20 — Fruit as Evidence to the World

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Day 21 — Fruit and Ministry

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Guarding Our Hearts Against Self-Sabotaging Behavi...

The best anecdote for sin is cultivating a deeper connection with the Lord and allowing Him to meet those needs we might otherwise...

Abide in Him - The Crosswalk Devotional - October ...

Do you wish you could live a life in a constant state of abiding in Christ? Do you wish you could live a life with more freedom an...

What Bare Branches Can Teach Us about Trust - The ...

Do not look at your time with “barren branches” as unfruitful. God is working in your life. Just because you can’t see how, you ca...

When Worship Requires a Long Journey - The Crosswa...

While we aren’t traveling across a physical desert, our lives as believers are a journey of their own. Keep moving forward. The ro...

Nothing Can Separate You from God’s Love - The Cro...

If you’re ever feeling unlovable, unworthy, or lonely, and are wondering if God still loves you, hold on to Romans 8:38-39. God’s ...

October 2026 New Releases

Learn about the new resources releasing this month from Crossway, including Finally Home by Dane Ortlund and the ESV Symphony of ...

A Devotional for Those in the Midst of Trial

Jesus, knowing the future and being in complete control of the weather, put the disciples in the boat and sent them into a storm....

Podcast: Church History Is for Everyone (Kevin DeY...

Kevin DeYoung discusses how to approach church history, it’s relevance for today, and how focusing on key figures throughout the ...

The Incredible Story of Two Women Martyred in the ...

In 203 Perpetua and Felicity were two of several Christians killed in the amphitheater in Carthage, the leading city in Roman Nor...

The Glaring Difference Between Being Truly Repenta...

When we sin against one another, we should be quick to ask forgiveness. And yet we must go all the way.

Breaking: False Prophet Andy Stanley, Who Told Chr...

The False Prophet/Pastor Exits Stage Left: Andy Stanley’s Departure and the Warnings From Daniel Whyte III and Others He Ignored T...

One-Minute Gospel Prayer Devotional From Daniel Wh...

Pastor Daniel Whyte III shares this one-minute Gospel prayer devotional from the Daniel Whyte III Evangelistic Association Faceboo...

THE EVANGELICAL FILES: Kentucky Baptist Pastor Arr...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says once again — and it grieves my heart that I The post THE E...

FOR THE RECORD OF THE MODERN CHURCH: Daniel Whyte ...

By Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International THE BIBLICAL GROUNDS FOR THIS RECORD: WHAT IS PROPHETIC REBUK...

Darren Greenfield Says Dr. Eric Mason, Author of t...

Wounded Wolf: The Case of Eric Mason; When a Shepherd Deserts the Flock; This Isn’t About Mental Health Darren Greenfield The post...