Category: Religion

Lagos ex-commissioner stirs young people @ Uyeh’s ...

By Gbenga Osinaike ​The LAWNA Event Centre in Ketu, Lagos, was filled to the brim on Saturday, January 17. Youths, adults, and… Th...

Kaduna Gov visits freed widow and daughter of Angl...

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani on Sunday took to his social media handle announcing his visit to Mrs Sarah Achi and her… The post...

JFC kicks off 2026 with first fellowship, urges me...

By Gbenga Osinaike journalists for Christ (JFC) International Outreach has called on media workers to start afresh in their commit...

Day 17: The Winds That Carry the Gospel Worldwide ...

DAY 17 — THE WINDS (AMPLIFIERS) OF THE GOSPELDate: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Focus Scripture:“And they went forth, and preached e...

Day 18: The Gospel and the Work of the Holy Spirit...

DAY 18 — THE GOSPEL AND THE SPIRIT: WHY IT CANNOT WORK WITHOUT THE HOLY GHOSTDate: Sunday, January 18, 2026 Focus Scripture:“Not b...

Day 19: The Gospel as the Word of Grace That Saves...

DAY 19 — THE GOSPEL’S INFLUENCE ON MORALITY, CHARACTER, AND LIFESTYLEDate: Monday, January 19, 2026 Focus Scripture:“For the grace...

Coming Home to the Father - The Crosswalk Devotion...

We were lost, and now we are found. Even though we might not have left God and squandered our lives in wild living, we have all dr...

When We Don’t Know What to Do - The Crosswalk Devo...

Imagine if the men of Judah had allowed their fear to stop them from following God. Thank God they didn’t. This passage reminds me...

What Is True Blessedness?

In our culture, to be blessed is to have something you know many others would want or something you know is beyond the experience...

Dear Pastor, You Are the Primary Worship Leader in...

Pastors, you may not own an instrument or know how to play one. But your congregation looks to you to know what it means to be a ...

WATCH! False Prophet Brian Carn is Done as the Fal...

The Fall of a False Prophet: Brian Carn and the End of the Prosperity Gospel “Con” Ministerial Malpractice: Why the Brian Carn Sca...

“Unity is not optional. It’s mission critical”: Re...

Ever wondered why the German automotive brand Audi has four interlocking rings as its logo? During the Great Depression of the 193...

“I was upside down, stuck and in shock. For a spli...

Since July 26, 2025, when news broke of a sinkhole appearing on Tanjong Katong Road, swallowing up a car and its driver in one ter...

Church of England ends Living in Love and Faith pr...

The Church of England's House of Bishops has announced it is bringing the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process to a close. 

Most churchgoers oppose CoE plans to pay reparatio...

A poll shows stronger support for funds being used to support local parishes instead.

UK abortion figures reach highest level on record ...

The figures mark the highest annual total since the introduction of the Abortion Act in 1967.

Church of South India stages protest against anti-...

India has dropped a spot on the list of worldwide persecutors, but the situation remains much the same.

Christian lawyers who defended nurses over single-...

Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, which supported the nurses, said, "Allowing a man into a female-on...

To Submit or Not to Submit—That Is the Question - ...

Why do we, as a society, find it so hard to submit? Why does the very thought of having to submit to another cause shivers down ou...

What Does It Really Mean to Trust God Through Life...

If you’ve ever questioned His plan, this story will remind you that He is always working behind the scenes.

Chosen People, Unchosen Allies: Israel’s Manipulat...

It has become common for people to assert that Israel strategically engages with ethnic or religious minorities across the Middle ...

A Prayer for Pausing to Notice God’s Everyday Good...

When life gets busy and blessings become background noise, this prayer helps you slow down and notice the everyday evidence of God...

12 Ways to Make Christ the Center of Your Home

Our home is where we spend the majority of our time, making it the central place where Christ can be at the center of our lives. I...

10 Reasons Christians Need Repentance

Discover why daily repentance is essential for Christians, not as a means to earn salvation, but as a path to honoring God and liv...

Prayers for the Working Mom

When I cave under pressure and bend to the lies that I am not enough or unable to fulfill this list of demands, please fight on my...

Op-Ed: From Pakistan To Gaza – Why Senator Mushtaq...

Every dictatorship eventually collides with a problem it cannot solve by expanding prisons, perfecting surveillance, or laundering...

Keeping The Faith After Loss: How To Save A Grievi...

Grief, an emotion, an exclusive state of being; a membership to which one never wants, but is nevertheless served. Thousands and t...

Why Leaders Withdraw When Pain Feels Unmanageable

In this highlight from our conversation with Andy Crouch on "FrontStage BackStage," we explore what happens when suffering feels u...

Josh Howerton Told Wives to ‘Be Aggressive’ Sexual...

Josh Howerton isn’t a fringe figure. As senior pastor of Lakepointe Church—a sprawling Southern Baptist megachurch with six campus...

12 Trust Killers Pastors Miss Until It’s Too Late...

Trust grows when people experience consistency between what you say and how you lead. Address small fractures early. Listen longer...

A Worship Rehearsal Plan That Respects People’s Ti...

Simple check-ins, clear cues, and focused time blocks make every voice and instrument count.

Digital Evangelism That Works: Moving from Posts t...

Start every digital initiative with an invitation, not a sermon. Respond personally. Meet people where they are. Build connection ...

Archbishop Gallagher: Surrogacy is a ‘new form of ...

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, secretary for relations with states and international organizations of the Holy See. | Cr...

U.S. is working with Catholic Church to get post-h...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during an end-of-year press conference in the State Department Press Briefing Roo...

Republican senators urge more regulations on abort...

Credit: Carl DMaster/Shutterstock Jan 15, 2026 / 17:10 pm (CNA). As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues its re...

St. Peter’s Holy Door to be sealed Jan. 16

The pope closed the large bronze doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, 2025, when the Jubilee of Hope concluded. | Credit...

Mexico’s Cardinal Aguiar: Pope Leo XIV would like ...

Cardinal Aguiar and his auxiliary bishop, Francisco Javier Acero Pérez, OAR, met with Pope Leo on Jan. 14, 2026. | Credit: V...

2026: UK-based cleric raises prayer concerns for n...

A UK-based Nigerian prophetess, Margaret Mayaki, has clarified that prophets only “see in part” and that no single messenger of Go...

Day 16: The Gospel in the Old Testament Prophecies...

DAY 16 — THE GOSPEL IN THE OLD TESTAMENTDate: Friday, January 16, 2026 Focus Scripture:“And beginning at Moses and all the prophet...

Carrying the Unnecessary Weight of Condemnation - ...

Jesus took all of your sin and your shame upon Himself and cast it as far as the east is from the west, friend. Do you struggle wi...

What Does It Look Like to “Put On” Humility?

Colossians 3 to communicate the all-encompassing nature of our new identities: we should dress ourselves in these virtues in the ...

Taking a Closer Look at Psalm 45

The main question that I want you to ask as we look at this psalm, or to have in your mind at least, is “Why is this psalm here?”...

Greenland bishop urges calm in the face of US aggr...

The bishop is encouraging US citizens to write to their elected representatives in support of Greenlander self-determination.

Rose Docherty abortion buffer zone hearing delayed...

The US State Department has taken an interest in the case.

Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: faithfulness ...

What better way to begin the year than by grounding ourselves in a virtue that steadies the soul, anchors hope, and teaches us how...

Nicaraguan pastor held arbitrarily for nearly six ...

One of several others arrested alongside Pastor Judy Palacios Vargas tragically died in custody.

Church magazines still reaching tens of thousands

Local church magazines – printed on paper – are still reaching tens of thousands of readers, despite the massive impact of the web...

You’re Welcome at God’s Table - Encouragement for ...

Discover how even when facing dire circumstances, David found sustenance and praise by trusting in God's provision, reminding us t...

Why January Can Be One of the Hardest Months

Discover how to navigate these difficult emotions and find genuine connection, understanding that God's presence can be found even...

A King Without a Kingdom: The Structural Limits of...

Iran once again finds itself besieged by large-scale protests. They have been spreading unevenly across the country’s major urban ...

How to Discern God’s Voice

Learn how to discern God's voice from the noise of the world and avoid distractions that lead you astray. Discover the signs of tr...

A Prayer to Deal with Bad News - Your Daily Prayer...

When the world feels heavy with troubling headlines, this prayer helps steady your heart in the truth of God’s character and remin...

What to Do When Shame Returns

Discover how to overcome the weight of past sins and reclaim your freedom in Christ by understanding the boundless extent of God's...

Trusting God When Plans Change

Discover how unexpected turns can lead to God's perfect plan, even when it diverges from our own expectations. Explore biblical wi...

The Sandwich Carers: Navigating The Islamic Obliga...

The sandwich generation, or ‘sandwich carers’, refers to adult individuals who provide unpaid care to ageing parents or older rela...

‘To Reject Beauty Is To Reject God’—Actor David He...

No Boundaries Spells Trouble for Christian Parenti...

Kids need boundaries and rules. For Christian parenting and discipline, children crave consistency.

Church Tech That Saves Time Instead of Creating Mo...

Train your core team, set up the minimum needed to get started, and watch how a small change in your church tech stack can free up...

Why Small Groups Stall After the First Few Weeks

Reevaluate your group rhythms this month. Talk with your leaders about simplification and flexibility. Pray together for renewed f...

How a Bivocational Pastor Can Work Without Destroy...

Protect your family. Share leadership. Guard your soul. These are not luxuries. They are the foundation of ministry that lasts.

Veteran EWTN executive appointed to Communications...

Veteran EWTN executive Edwin Lopez is the new executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Co...

House Republican budget plan would permanently def...

Republicans say they are crafting a bill to permanently defund Planned Parenthood Jan. 13, 2026. | Credit: usarmyband, CC BY...

Multistate lawsuit challenges ‘gender conditions’ ...

Credit: JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock Jan 14, 2026 / 17:55 pm (CNA). Twelve states filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Depart...

Trump administration restores Title X funding to P...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services headquarters building in Washington, D.C. | Credit: ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0,...

Cardinal Pizzaballa: there is a longing for justic...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. | Credit: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Jan 14, 2026 / 20:49 pm (CNA). The Latin Patri...

Day 15: How Jesus Preached the Gospel in His Minis...

DAY 15 — HOW JESUS PREACHED THE GOSPELDate: Thursday, January 15, 2026 Focus Scripture:“Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gos...

We Don’t Need a Resolution… We Need Revival - The ...

Revival isn’t based on feelings. We recognize our nation needs revival, yes. I think a lot of people hear stories of revival and w...

God Looks for Humility - The Crosswalk Devotional ...

Don't let the fear of what might happen in the future stop you from embracing the blessings God wants to send you. Like Mary, be i...

Who Is Responsible for the Suffering in the World?

Humans fell into sin only after being tempted by Satan in the garden. Thus, both human sinfulness and the devil’s work are instru...

Crossway+ Special: $5 Book of the Month (January 2...

An exclusive offer for Crossway+ members to purchase three books of the month at a special price.

Daniel Whyte III says that what has taken place wi...

Daniel Whyte III Condemns “Satanic Confusion” at Northern Seminary Christian Leader Decries “Asinine” Appointment of Woman to Lead...

“UNBOUND”? Unfortunately, Tony Evans is Still Answ...

“Unbound” by Sin? The Lingering Questions Around Tony Evans’ Undisclosed Sin and New Podcast. Can “Unbound” Prosper? The Theologic...

Thousands of Christians killed or abducted for the...

Three of the top five deadliest countries for Christians were in Africa, which remains the epicenter of systemic violence against ...

Franklin Graham asks for prayers for US amid ICE t...

The Rev Franklin Graham is calling on Americans to join him in a “time of prayer and repentance” this week, warning that “our nati...

Fulani herdsmen kill 13 Christians in central Nige...

Fulani herdsmen arrived at midnight on Monday and shot four Christians who had been asleep in their homes.

250 doctors and nurses in Wales urge Senedd to vot...

While the Welsh Parliament cannot stop the bill, they may be able to make Westminster think twice.

Coalition of 13 aid agencies urge UK action as Sud...

Humanitarian organisations have renewed calls for urgent UK government intervention as the conflict in Sudan passes 1,000 days, wa...

Katy Nichole Opens Up About Depression, Therapy an...

Katy Nichole stopped hiding her pain—and found Jesus waiting. In this honest conversation, she shares the songs born from grief, d...

Jamie MacDonald Reflects on the Journey That Shape...

Jamie MacDonald didn’t just write music—she found herself in the process. Her debut album is the sound of faith rising from the as...

A Prayer to Rekindle Your Sense of Awe - Your Dail...

When life feels rushed and routine, this prayer invites you to pause and rediscover God’s beauty through nature’s quiet majesty. F...

5 Cozy Meals Even Picky Eaters Love

Beat winter doldrums with these simple, comforting, and family-approved recipes, from creamy potato soup to classic chicken and ri...

A Bedtime Prayer for Anxious Hearts

Discover effective strategies to combat nighttime anxiety and reclaim restful sleep by incorporating calming evening rituals and a...

Now Is the Time to Consider Life Coaching

Christian life coaching helps you apply God’s truth to every area of your life and aligns with Christian values. It’s a judgment-f...

Family Activities for Winter Create Warm Memories

Need some family activities for winter? Plan a midwinter celebration to delight families with fun and friendship.

Help Students Build a Bible Habit They Won’t Aband...

Help teens develop a Bible habit and get to know Jesus through Scripture.

How to Train Your Church for Evangelism (Without a...

The goal isn’t to turn everyone into an extrovert or a street preacher. The goal is to form a church that sees evangelism as a nat...

Leading Well After the “Great Reshuffling” Without...

Part of healthy church leadership and unity is helping your congregation understand that unity is rooted in shared allegiance to J...

How to Build a Volunteer Worship Team That Doesn’t...

Retaining worship team volunteers isn’t about tricking people into staying. It’s about building systems and culture that honor the...

First Catholic school in Finland: The dream of Hel...

Bishop Raimo Goyarrola with a family in Helsinki | Credit: Courtesy of Bishop Raimo Goyarrola Jan 13, 2026 / 17:16 pm (CNA)...

Nicaraguan researcher urges religious freedom comm...

Martha Patricia Molina, a Nicaraguan lawyer and Catholic researcher, urges the U.S. Commission on International Religious Fr...

Supreme Court reviews transgender athlete bans

The Christendom College Women’s Basketball team, with Mary Pennefather, third from left, voices opinions on women’s sports a...

Greenland Catholics ‘do not wish to become America...

The HDMS Niels Juel (F363) warship, an Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate of the Royal Danish Navy, is moored in Nuuk, Greenland, ...

Pope Leo XIV urges making time ‘to speak with God’...

Pope Leo XIV gives the first general audience of 2026 in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Jan. 7, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media. ...

Isaac Oyedepo: God told me not to collect offering...

Pastor Isaac Oyedepo, founder of the Isaac Oyedepo Evangelistic Ministries (IOEM), has reaffirmed his ministry’s primary mandate w...

“Celebrating 30 years of intercessory ministry and...

By John Abiola. “Will You not revive us again, that Your people may rejoice in You?”Psalm 85:6 This message bears witness to… The ...

Day 13: What the Gospel Offers Me: Salvation and N...

DAY 13 — THE GOSPEL: WHAT IT OFFERS ME, US, AND THE WORLDDate: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Focus Scripture:“Blessed be the God and F...

Day 14: The Gospel and Our New Standing in Christ ...

DAY 14 — THE GOSPEL: THE WORD OF GRACEDate: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Focus Scripture:“Now I commit you to God and to the word o...

The Best Advice for Dealing with Doubt Is Not to I...

If there are doubts that are popping up, rather than just letting them linger in your peripheral vision, why not actually bring t...

4 Reasons to Love God’s Aseity

Divine aseity is not simply something we should affirm in theory; it is a divine attribute we should adore. Here are four reasons...

Why Are so Many Elderly Bishops, Pastors, and Chur...

WATCH FULL SERMON HERE: https://open.substack.com/pub/blackchristiannews/p/why-are-so-many-elderly-bishops-pastors?utm_campaign=po...