Category: Religion

I’m Making a Ministry Change (Here’s Why)

Ministry changes are a big deal. At times, they can be a tremendous blessing. Other times, they can be challenging. Sometimes, the...

Why Church Scandals Are on the Rise (5 Safeguards ...

Church scandals are getting more attention. That much is obvious. The media reports them quickly. Documentary filmmakers spotlight...

Most of Your Church Is Not in a Small Group (What’...

There have been a number of organizational shifts in American evangelicalism over the past thirty years. A de-emphasis on denomin...

Few Pastors Have Church-Paid Health Insurance Bene...

When people think of pastors, they often assume they receive employment benefits similar to those in the corporate world. The assu...

Lesotho to Mark 60 Years of Archbishop Mabathoana’...

The Catholic Church in Lesotho will in September mark the 60th anniversary of the passing of Archbishop Emmanuel Gregory Mabathoan...

Mass Readings: 6 September – 13 September, 2026

Liturgical CalendarYear A – Weekday Cycle Year II Sunday September 6, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeEz 33: 7-9/ Ps 95: […] Source...

‘Season of Creation’ – everything and everyone is ...

About 1,600 years ago, the brilliant Doctor of the Church St Ambrose admonished those of wealth who clung to their […] Source

Pray with the Pope: Christ is Thirsty, Let’s Share...

Dr Garikai Madabo nSJ reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for September Intention: Let us pray for a just […] Source

Saint of the day: Vibiana

St. Vibiana was a third-century virgin martyr. She is the patroness of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.  Vibiana’s remains were dis...

Amid war and displacement, Gaza parish school reop...

This September the school at the only Catholic parish in Gaza will welcome approximately 1,000 students at the start of the school...

Archbishop Gallagher's Moscow visit yields no brea...

We went to speak of peace, to encourage souls troubled by war, and to say ‘Have courage, embrace the path of peace, have the hope ...

Archbishop Fabre: Labor Day highlights AI's impact...

This year's observance underscores Pope Leo's call to be "builders of communion" while safeguarding human dignity, as AI "reshapes...

A Catholic doctor’s take on hormone replacement th...

Is "HRT" a wonder drug for women in menopause? Yes. But every case should be assessed for individual suitability, with many factor...

Saint of the day: September Martyrs

On September 2, the Church remembers the group of 191 Catholics who were killed in the French Revolution for their faith on Septem...

The Quieting of America: Why So Many Americans No ...

Taken together, the numbers point toward a phenomenon more difficult to measure than political polarization itself: self-censorshi...

World War II Veteran Baptized Shortly Before Turni...

Treviño discovered that Martin held a deep faith in Christ and the Eucharist: "He expressed a genuine faith in Christ and the teac...

Vatican official stresses the importance of rest a...

The Priest Who Never Stops? Vatican Official Says Rest Is Part of the Mission The post Vatican official stresses the importance o...

Questions about liturgy: Communion at Weddings Out...

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apo...

Leo XIV Reforms the Code of Canon Law: Synods May ...

The reform, contained in the apostolic letter issued on August 29 under the title Mutua Concordia, changes canons 106 and 126 of t...

The Remarkable Case of the Asian Diocese Surpassin...

While numerous European dioceses are merging and closing seminaries, one diocese in Korea has reached the milestone of 1,000 pries...

Pope Leo XIV personally ordered his Dicastery for ...

The Vatican quietly removed the images in June, a decision that initially came without an official explanation. Micas's account no...

Mexico’s Churches Become Places of Hope as the Sea...

That is why the Mexican Church's intervention has increasingly focused not only on prayer, but also on presence The post Mexico’s ...

In fight against antisemitism, Israel steps up U.S...

The Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism has been tapped by the Government of Israel as part of its latest outreach to Amer...

Religious freedom under growing threat worldwide, ...

Speakers at the Rimini Meeting highlighted persecution of Christians, violence in Nigeria and Lebanon, and the importance of defen...

Bishop Caggiano urges local parish support as immi...

“I am asking every parish of the diocese to include a prayer for immigrant families and for all those affected by these events at ...

The Church cannot declare war on Latin Mass devote...

The cardinal praised Pope Benedict’s 2007 decision to allow the faithful greater access to the Latin Mass but called Pope Francis’...

Bishops from Mexico, U.S., Canada see urgent need ...

The bishops discussed the pastoral challenges facing the Church in North America as a whole and concelebrated a Mass on Aug. 30 in...

CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN MEDIATOR – Spirit Brood Theolo...

Spirit Brood Theological Seminary, Florida USA is on a mission to train 1,000 Christian Mediators this September. Will you be one ...

Walking In Dominion Over Sickness And Disease 2A |...

The Youth Alive Convention Kicks Off Today. It Shall Be A Most Memorable Encounter For Every Participant Your Youth Is Your Season...

Bishop David Richman Olayinka on his Episcopal Con...

A historic and glorious moment in Ireland (Europe) on the 15th of August, 2026 with Bishop Francis Wale Oke! We joyfully celebrate...

THE HAND OF GOD CATHEDRAL TO BE DEDICATED ON 6TH N...

The Hand Of God Cathedral of Salvation Ministries (Home of Success) at Igwuruta , Airport Road, Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Nig...

HAND OF GOD CATHEDRAL DEDICATION

Salvation Ministries Cathedral and November 2026 Dedication: A peek into November-The Month of renowned mega churches by Daniel Br...

When numbers deceive: Recovering biblical test of ...

By Oyewole Sarumi There is a quiet but persistent whisper that circulates through ministerial corridors, conference halls, and lea...

Henry Odeneye: Transition of Nigeria’s Yoruba “Amb...

US-based Nigerian pastor, Henry Odeneye, who passed away on August 8, will be buried on September 4 in Texas, US. ​His media… The ...

Make 2027 campaigns issue-based Christian group te...

Politicians have been urged to make their campaigns strictly issue-based and centred on ideas, competence, accountability and serv...

THE THIRD TEMPLE QUESTION: When Prophecy Stops Bei...

By Pastor Femi Alabi | Lagos There are places that make headlines, and there is one place that makes prophecy. The Temple… The pos...

Counting the Cost Series-The Marriage Estate -Part...

Greetings to all, my friends, brothers and sisters in Jesus name. Amen. I trust God you’re doing well today. Amen, hallelujah! It’...

Pastor Henry Abayomi Odeneye: A Life Lived Accordi...

By Tunde Adebisi Pastor Henry Abayomi Odeneye, a distinguished minister, evangelist, philanthropist, church planter and prayer rev...

The skull and the double standard: A call the scri...

By Oyewole Sarumi A Catholic bishop lifts a human skull before the faithful in a public religious ceremony. The congregation gathe...

Former Governor Fashola shares his experience of G...

Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has reflected on his relationship with the Anglican Church while acknowledg...

When God sends a warning will Nigeria hear before ...

….Lessons from Jeremiah 36 for the Church and Nigeria. By John Abipla “It may be that the house of Judah will hear… The post When ...

​”Only God can truly define our needs” – WATS Prov...

The Provost of the West Africa Theological Seminary, Dr. Olufemi Emmanuel, has urged Christians to spend more time listening to Go...

THE BALANCED: THE WORD AND PRAYER

The word of God and prayer are not competing activities; they work together. The Word reveals God's will; prayer brings the bel...

Day 17 — Holiness of the Mind

Focus Scripture: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what i...

Day 18 — Holiness of Speech

Focus Scripture: “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it m...

Day 19 — Holiness in Relationships

Focus Scripture: “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekne...

Day 20 — Holiness in Private Life

Focus Scripture: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which i...

Day 21 — Holiness vs Legalism

The post Day 21 — Holiness vs Legalism appeared first on Believers Portal.

When You Can’t Pull Yourself Together - The Crossw...

He invites you to come, cry out to Him, and know you will be held. How might you stop striving and be still before God?

Becoming a Faithful Friend like Jesus - The Crossw...

Jesus is our perfect example of how to love others well. How did Christ love His disciples? Jesus taught that friendship is the gr...

The Promise That Teaches Us to Forgive - The Cross...

It can be difficult to move past hurt, especially at the hands of someone we trust. But let me encourage you: let us live out the ...

Working All Things for Good - The Crosswalk Devoti...

Lord, I come to you today unsure of your plans and purpose in my life. Would you help me to visibly see how you have been present ...

Staying Strong, Not Stressed - The Crosswalk Devot...

By depending on God—and not solely on others—we can not only alleviate the stress in our lives, but we can become encouragers who ...

The Biggest Intellectual Struggle Christians Face ...

The average believer on the college campus realizes that virtually every single person he knows, including the vast majority of t...

What Serving Others in the Church Should Look Like

Each believer receives different gifts from God and is called by God to serve the local church in a unique way. These gifts are a...

5 Steps in My Sermon Preparation Process

Over the years I’ve come to depend on a five-step process of sermon preparation. As I have heard other men whose peaching I admir...

A Liturgy for Your Daily Worship Today from the Ps...

“I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, m...

The Relationship Between Marxism and Critical Theo...

The relationship between critical theory and Marxism is a fascinating one. The critical theorists were all self-identified and se...

BREAKING! False Prophet Brian Carn, Who Foolishly ...

Kind-hearted Pastor Corey Minor of the Smart Christian Podcast on YouTube, in rare form, goes off on false prophet Brian The post ...

From the Ashes to the Throne: When Family and Frie...

Why Bad Things Happen to Godly People: The Testimony and Patience of Job https://blackchristiannews.substack.com/p/live-with-danie...

The Tragic Rise and Fall of Kenny Baldwin

Beyond Kenny Baldwin: A Crisis of Accountability Among Black Independent Baptists The Tragic Rise and Fall of Kenny Baldwin Beyond...

Why Do Great Pastors Have Evil Sons? (Part 7), wit...

Great Pastors, Evil Sons: Three Biblical Answers to an Age-Old Question Watch Full Sermon Here–Click Link Below: https://blackchri...

Daniel Whyte III says, Pray for and Protect Your C...

Home School, Home Church, Home Work, and Holy Protection: A Parent’s Duty in a Depraved Age WATCH FULL SERMON HERE: The post Danie...

One came from China, the other Indonesia: The unli...

They could not have come from more different worlds.   Eeleen, 36, hails from a minority tribe in the city of Shangri-La in Yunnan...

Widowed at 38, she cried out to God to sustain her...

April 1994 began with cruel irony for Carina Khoo. It was no April Fool’s joke when her once-cheerful husband died by his own hand...

How to create a church for all: KIN launches new e...

At Paya Lebar Chinese Methodist Church, there is a special room fitted with two cushioned chairs. It is a small window-less space ...

SOTC Annual Survey 2026: People are coming into Si...

The dashboard of a car can give you numbers, but it does not tell you whether you are headed in the right direction. A tree may lo...

Christian preschools in Singapore are shutting dow...

More than one-third of Christian preschools in Singapore has disappeared in just six years.  In 2020, we had 150 Christian prescho...

NO FOOD OR REFRESHMENTS IN SANCTUARY: A Dangerous ...

A guest walks into the worship center with a cup of coffee. An usher smiles, but then gently says, “I’m sorry, you can’t bring tha...

New Research: The Number One Factor Predicting Fut...

The most important predictor of a congregation’s future vitality is its ability to retain its children as they move into adulthoo...

Why “Friendly Church” Is No Longer Enough

Most churches want to be known as friendly. And many are. Guests are greeted at the door. Smiles are offered. Hands are shaken. In...

How Many Unchurched People Live Near Your Church? ...

Most church leaders know there are unchurched people in their community. But how many are there? And how receptive are they to the...

The Compartmentalized Christ – The Difference Betw...

In our culture, we have somehow created a scenario where “believing in Jesus” doesn’t necessarily involve “following Jesus”—​­some...

Why Most Pastors Do Not Own Their Sermons (And How...

Most pastors assume they own their sermons. After all, they prayed over them, studied hours for them, wrote them, preached them, ...

Have We Accidentally Drifted Toward Therapeutic Ch...

As another ministry year begins, I know many of us are doing what we always do this time of year. Calendars are filling up, Bible ...

What We Learned from Over 100 Commissioned Researc...

Recently, we reached a milestone at Church Answers Research that means a great deal to our team. We completed our 100th commission...

The Happiest Churches Bring Generations Together

For years, churches have been asking how to attract younger adults. Conferences have been built around the question. Books have b...

Before We Forget the Baby Boomer Pastors

One day, there will be no more baby boomer pastors serving our churches. That statement is not intended to be dramatic. It is simp...

Canadian military chaplains told not to mention Go...

Public prayers are also no longer permitted.

Silent disco a 'desecration' of Canterbury Cathedr...

Christian commentators have reacted with dismay at a silent disco of ‘80s music held in Canterbury Cathedral on 15 August.

Brechin Cathedral handed over to community trust

Not everyone is convinced this is a win.

Over 80% of US pastors have considered leaving min...

Over 80% of pastors in the United States have contemplated stepping away from pastoral ministry at some point during the last five...

Biblical animation ‘David’ heads to UK and Ireland...

Animated biblical film ‘David’ is heading to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on August 21, following a successful international ...

New Every Morning

"...His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations The post New Every Morning a...

Like a Sweet Perfume

"...spread the Gospel like a sweet perfume" 2 Corinthians 2:14 We can certainly learn a lesson from the apostle Paul. He frequent...

A Humble Posture

Father God, thank you that you are able to adjust the posture of our hearts. We come before you in humility. We open our hearts be...

SEEK

To SEEK God, or to search for God means to research Him in order to know Him. ~ Though He is invisible, He is Omnipresent. ~ Thoug...

Have You Let God Love You?

It is only by receiving our Father’s agape love that we can discover an agape love for others.  Be loved, and then love.  Just as ...

Conquer Panic Attacks by Understanding What They’r...

7 Spiritual Habits to Build Up Every Monday

7 Sneaky Habits That Stunt Your Spiritual Growth

How Loss Can Change a Marriage for Good - Crosswal...

With God’s help, seasons of grief can strengthen a couple’s prayer life, deepen their dependence on Him, and renew their appreciat...

Why Modern Christians Must Condemn Jesus on Child ...

Imagine a society where marriage is promoted, and fornication and adultery are outlawed. A society where, when a male or female go...

Morocco, Pan-Islamism and the martyrdom of Shaykh ...

By: Jabrail Gadgiev (Imam Shamil Library) Recently, social media has experienced a wave of hysteria over the arrival of migrants i...

How the UAE’s Smear Campaign Against Sneako Backfi...

Israeli propaganda against Muslims and Palestinians has been at an all-time high ever since October 7th, with the propaganda being...

The Qur’anic Rehabilitation of the Disciples of Je...

It is widely recognized among Muslims that one of the recurring functions of the Qur’an is the vindication of God’s chosen servant...

How to Wait on God When Life Feels Stuck

Waiting on God can feel frustrating when life seems stuck, and prayers feel unanswered. This article reminds readers that biblical...

8 Christian Movies and Shows to Watch in 2026

Growing up, my family and I would spend every night laughing and scrolling through the TV for the best family-friendly shows. From...

A Prayer for Faith Like Caleb to Climb Your New Mo...

When you face a new mountain, you can follow God wholeheartedly by stopping focusing on the size of your challenge and start focus...

What Hallelujah Means for Christian Worship Today

What does “hallelujah” really mean, and how should Christians respond when worship language shows up in pop music? This article ex...

[Podcast] Will Your Credit Card Send You To Hell? ...

How are Muslims handling money? This new mini-series from the MuslimMatters podcast is all about Muslims, money, and how on earth ...

Unquiet on the Western Front: Watchdog documents h...

The Documenting Oppression against Muslims (DOAM) organization has charted a series of anti-Muslim hate crimes, harassment, and as...

Far Away [Part 24] – The Whipping

When a fire destroys the Silk Store, Darius risks his life to save Weili and Arslan - only to face the consequences of the secret ...

The Woman Who Was Heard Above the Seven Heavens

In an age when everyone is busy and eager to speak, the story of Khawlah bint Thaʿlabah reminds us that one of the most Prophetic ...

When The Bed Walked Away [Part 1]

When the things around him begin to vanish, Bashir searches desperately for an explanation. The post When The Bed Walked Away [Par...

Lila Rose: Despite Legal Threats, Live Action Will...

Lila Rose said that Live Action received a cease-and-desist letter from Amplify Legal, an arm of Abortion in America, over alleged...

‘We Need Boldness’—Travis Johnson Urges Pastors To...

At TPUSA’s Pastors Summit, Pastor Travis Johnson challenged pastors to boldly engage cultural and political issues.

Believer vs. Christian: What’s the Real Difference...

What is the difference between a Christian and a believer? Well, a believer is someone who merely believes in Jesus, whereas a Chr...

Donnie Wahlberg’s Joyful Birthday Reel Shows Wahlb...

Donnie Wahlberg expressed gratitude to Jesus in a birthday reel that showed clips of him and his wife, Jenny McCarthy, getting bap...

Is Raising Hands in Worship Biblical? What Scriptu...

Lifting of hands is part of worship in many churches. Worship involves our bodies as well as our hearts and minds. Our posture tel...

I WAS ADDICTED TO PORNOGRAPHY AND MASTURBATION, SE...

There is no perfection in me, I was addicted to pornography and masturbation in the same process down with lust. The problem with ...

Are We Really ‘Roman’ Catholics?

Question: Why is our Church referred to as the Roman Catholic Church when there are so many different rites? Answer: […] Source

Beyond Statements: The SA Church’s Prophetic Voice...

A Rwandan refugee and advocate asks whether the Church’s response to South Africa’s migration crisis has gone far enough. While […...

Rose Calaca: The Vocation to Educate

For Rosa Calaca, head of the Catholic Schools Office in Johannesburg, involvement in education is a vocation that can be […] Sourc...

A Surprisingly Hopeful Dialogue with AI

In today’s world where technology – especially artificial intelligence (AI) – is moving at lightning speed, Pope Leo, in his […] S...

The short but impactful Bible presence of Nathanae...

The Church honors the memory of St. Bartholomew on Aug. 24. The Gospel tells us so little about him, and — unlike Peter, John, Jam...

Is there hope for Skid Row?

The goal of the annual procession is to bring Jesus and acts of mercy in his name, to men and women who live lives of poverty and ...

Saint of the day: Helena

St. Helena was the mother of the emperor Constantine the Great, and an empress of the Roman Empire.  Very little is known about He...

Pope names 12 new consultors to Vatican human deve...

The group reflects a diverse group of theologians, experts, and professors, including two from the University of Notre Dame. The p...

Pope offers prayers for Zimbabwe ferry disaster as...

The ferry was carrying more passengers than authorized, causing it to capsize Aug. 11 on Lake Kariba, situated on Zimbabwe's north...

Westminster archbishop urges UN to act against glo...

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales' president urged world leaders to enforce religious freedom in the Universal...

Bishop Who Disappeared Under the Nicaraguan Dictat...

The video surfaced shortly after the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights asked the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to e...

PHOTO GALLERY: León XIV baseball team pays tribute...

The attraction was not simply the game between the White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds. The real draw was the man whose roots stretc...

U.S.: Bishop of San Antonio Announces the Laying O...

Notice of John Mary Foster’s Resignation from the Clergy and Prohibition on Attending “Mission of Divine Mercy” in Canyon Lake The...

Leo XIV presents the Mass as the primary school of...

Letter of the Holy Father to H.E. Card. Arthur Roche on the occasion of the Liturgical Conference at Mount Angel Abbey, Oregon, US...

For the first time, a Jewish woman will serve as p...

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this story is that many of those celebrating Levine's election insist that it is not primar...

The Assumption of the Virgin (and What It Has to D...

Homily by Pope Leo XIV on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary The post The Assumption of the Virgin (and What ...