Category: Religion

2,700 conversions recorded as Germany’s Free Evang...

Baptisms and conversions have risen across Germany’s Federation of Free Evangelical Churches, as new figures suggest congregationa...

Christians take issue with 'one-sided' engagement ...

LGBT groups have the ear of the Scottish government.

Desperate for Connection

Is there anyone you have been avoiding, even though they would be blessed by your influence? The post Desperate for Connection app...

Like a Honeycomb

Today before you speak, share, or post, ask yourself this question: What kind of fruit will my words produce? The post Like a Hone...

Four Grizzly Bears

Suddenly in the distance they spotted four adult grizzly bears charging down a ridge toward them. Fear gripped their hearts. The p...

Overcoming the Stronghold of Fear

What fears are you dealing with right now, and do they have a stronghold on your life? The post Overcoming the Stronghold of Fear ...

Boomerang Blessings

Our family has always enjoyed serving others. One of the greatest lessons we have learned is the “boomerang blessing” of serving....

90-Day Fall Scripture Writing Challenge

What 117 Years Reveal about Living at Peace with O...

No Identity Theft - Encouragement Café - October 7...

Christians have a guaranteed identity in Christ that cannot be stolen or taken away.

3 Reasons Your Life Matters to God

The Persianate World: In Defense of an Islamic Civ...

On X (formerly Twitter), one regularly comes across ethnonationalist wars of a particularly ugly kind, many of which seem to be di...

Divided Loyalties: The Western “Counter-Jihad” Age...

Many of us have heard of the infamous “Arab Revolt”: an event in which a number of tribes in the Arabian peninsula sided with the ...

How Can We Know We're 'Fearfully and Wonderfully M...

In Psalm 139:14, David doesn’t credit himself for being “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Rather, this, too, is written as an offe...

A Prayer for Sharing the Story You Were Meant to S...

Lord, we pray for redemption and resurrection that only You can bring, so the very things we counted hopeless will become a praise...

How to Wield the Life and Death in the Power of th...

With three powerful words—it is finished—Christ simultaneously announced his earthly death, and our freedom from death, for all et...

Women of the Bible Who Inspire Faith and Strength

Explore the powerful stories of biblical women like Esther, Miriam, and Deborah, who displayed remarkable courage, faith, and lead...

[Podcast] Wait, Muslims Have Been Here HOW Long?! ...

October is Islamic History Month in Canada! Islamic History Month is more than just a token formality: it’s an opportunity to do r...

Are Altar Calls Biblical? 4 Mistakes That Quietly ...

When altar calls are properly handled, lost people are asked to trust Christ as the only way to heaven. The issue is responding to...

Judge Sentences Caleb Flynn to Life Without Parole...

On Monday, former worship leader Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Bijan Robinson Honors God After Rushing for 145 Ya...

Atlanta Falcons standout Bijan Robinson took time to honor God during post-game interviews after a 45-24 victory over New Orleans ...

Controversial Televangelist Jim Bakker Passes Away...

Televangelist Jim Bakker, who was plagued by financial and sexual scandals in the 1980s, passed away on Oct. 5 at the age of 86.

Leaning Into the Grind

Youth ministry is fun. I love what I do, even when it’s hard. But some seasons are harder than others, and fall often feels like a...

Before You Ask AI, Remember What It Means to Be Hu...

Just this week, I have found myself in several very different conversations about artificial intelligence. As a teacher, I have ta...

The Future of Church Revitalization: What the New ...

Church revitalization is not new. In one sense, it is as old as the church itself. The New Testament is filled with corporate call...

God Is There: Seek Him Today

An invitation to faith, prayer, spiritual growth and a life lived with purpose. There are many things in life that […] Source

Tragic Loss of Chief Malephane: A Legacy of Faith,...

The Catholic community of St Gabriel Parish, alongside the entire Diocese of Qacha’s Nek, gathered in deep mourning and spiritual ...

Pray with the Pope: Beat the Stigma!

Intention: Let us pray that mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discri...

St Francis and Mission

Dear Reader, On October 3, the Church marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. Pope […] Source

Saint of the day: Faustina

St. Faustina, born Helena Kowalska in 1905, grew up in a poor but devout family in Poland. When she was 20, she entered the Congre...

At annual Immigrants Mass, LA Catholics keep hopin...

Hundreds gathered inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Sept. 20 for the annual Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants....

Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ personal diary

A collection of Pope Francis’ private writings will be available on Nov. 24. The post Vatican to publish Pope Francis’ personal di...

Bishop Tylka presents Pope Leo with relic of Bless...

Bishop Tylka was one of four U.S. bishops who met the pope on Monday. The post Bishop Tylka presents Pope Leo with relic of Blesse...

How Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Catholic Coalition’ is...

Nearly two years since a historic wildfire leveled most of Pacific Palisades, signs of a comeback are on the horizon. The post How...

Saint of the day: Bruno of Cologne

St. Bruno of Cologne was born in 1030, and is said to have been a member of a prominent family in Cologne. Not much is known about...

The Pentagon Grants Chaplains Greater Authority: U...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new Office of Religious Affairs on September 30 during his State of the...

This is what the latest criticisms of synodality f...

The point of synodality, if it is to endure, cannot be synodality itself. It must be the mission of the Church. The post This is w...

Bogota Court Rejects Religious-Neutrality Challeng...

The dispute arose from an unusual but deliberately broad religious moment incorporated into the inauguration. A statue of Our Lady...

Pope Leo XIV writes to the White Sox, the baseball...

From Chicago Fan to Pope: Leo XIV Sends the White Sox a Message Before Their Playoff Turnaround The post Pope Leo XIV writes to th...

How does God guide history by helping us when we f...

Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, October 4, 2026 The post How does God guide history by helping us when we...

Questions about liturgy: Omission of the Consecrat...

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

Gender ideology is excluded from the UN

Seven world leaders spoke of the importance of “gender equality,” in addition to the EU official statement and the statement of ou...

Brazil’s Election Turns Our Lady of Aparecida Into...

The religious dimension of the campaign is not accidental. Brazil remains a country in which Catholic and evangelical identities c...

Iceland Becomes the Most Aggressive Advocate for A...

The country that received the most pressure on sexual orientation and gender identity was Namibia, criticized by Malta, Belgium, F...

Two Christian women killed in yet another Israeli ...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed his “deep sorrow and grief” and offered condolences to t...

‘Those who seek Christ will find him’: Another phi...

Noah McKay said the Catholic Church’s evidence in favor of vindicatory miracles helped lead him to the Church.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘The charism of St. Francis continue...

The pontiff marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death and asks prayers that peoples may be freed from “the scou...

Italian Catholic community establishes new presenc...

The Villaregia Missionary Community seeks to reach communities where the Catholic Church has a limited presence.

University of Notre Dame’s ethics center gives 202...

The religious sisters “serve as a countercultural sign and help to build an authentic civilization of truth and love,” the ethics ...

Catholics and Public Life Congress extols the fait...

The Nov. 13–15 conference in Spain seeks to showcase the achievements of the Hispanic civilization that was formed by the Catholic...

Celebrating Bishop David Oyedepo At 72

Celebrating Bishop David Oyedepo At 72 72 Profound Quotes/Boasts By Bishop David OyedepoPart 1 of 6 #BishopDavidOyedepoAt72 #Churc...

The Journey Of Bishop David Oyedepo

From An Encounter With Christ To A Global Mandate: The Journey Of Bishop David Oyedepo. Before Canaanland.Before Faith Tabernacle....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BISHOP DAVID OLANIYI OYEDEPO

A GENERAL CLOCKS 72! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BISHOP DAVID OLANIYI OYEDEPOFounder and President, Living Faith Church Worldwide (a.k.a) Winne...

72 Facts About Bishop David Oyedepo

As We Celebrate Bishop Oyedepo At 72, Here Are 72 Facts About You May Need To Know About Him Which Of These Resonate With You The ...

Ministers Conference with Global High Prophet Ikot...

We are live at the morning session of the Ministers Conference with Global High Prophet Ikotun #ProphetROIkotun#JumpStart#Internat...

WATS hosts three-day Discipleship Conference, to p...

West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) has concluded plans to host a three-day Discipleship Conference designed to equip church l...

Deliverance From the Power of Fear

Fear is evil; it’s not of God. In 2 Timothy 1:7, the Bible declares emphatically that God has not given us the… The post Deliveran...

Prosperity must reach every Nigerian-CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to ensure Nigerians have a feel of the good life that… ...

Berean Bible confab advocates need to put faith to...

By Toyin Adeniyi Christians must move beyond acquiring biblical knowledge to demonstrating their faith through purposeful action, ...

The tongue, the mind and the throne: Recovering Bi...

Oyewole O. Sarumi Something has gone profoundly wrong in the house of faith. Across the landscape of contemporary Pentecostal and ...

Who paid for the growing Church ? (4)

By Lanre Ogundipe There is a point in the life of every growing institution when preaching alone can no longer explain its… The po...

Sowore holds private meeting with Pastor Adeboye, ...

The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Mr Omoyele Sowore on Sunday October 4 took to his social media handle t...

How a family sponsored multimillion naira building...

The founder and Lead Pastor of The Transforming Church Gwarimpa, Abuja, Rev Sam Oye has shared the testimony of how a family… The ...

ANLCA @ 72: Stakeholders Seek Digital Transformati...

By Derin Adeogun Stakeholders in Nigeria’s maritime and trade sectors have called for greater professionalism, digital transformat...

Omololu Falobi (1971–2006): 20 years of an endurin...

By Gbenga Osinaike Today marks exactly 20 years since Omololu Falobi, the Executive Director of Journalists Against AIDS (JAIDS), ...

Day 1 — What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?

Day 1 — What Is the Fruit of the Spirit? “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, fa...

Day 2 — Fruit, Not Fruits

Focus Scripture: “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can y...

Day 3 — The Source of Fruit

Focus Scripture: “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Id...

Day 4 — Abiding Produces Fruit

Focus Scripture: “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”— Galatians 5:16 What You Wi...

Day 5 — Walking in the Spirit

Focus Scripture: “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in th...

Do Not Fear? - The Crosswalk Devotional - October ...

Each day is another opportunity to trust God's promises instead of your feelings.

When the Days Grow Shorter, but God’s Goodness Doe...

While we have the light of Christ in our lives, there will be times when we experience seasons that feel very dark. If you are in ...

Finding God Beneath the Fallen Leaves - The Crossw...

Have you found God beneath the fallen leaves this year? What are some ways you have seen God carry your grief?

What Autumn Teaches Us about Beautiful Endings - T...

Every season has its own kind of beauty. Whether we lost something or someone dear to us or God stripped away the fears, self-reli...

Loving Jesus More - The Crosswalk Devotional - Oct...

Other loves can so quickly steal our hearts away. And sometimes our greatest love is for ourselves. But Jesus said, “deny yourself...

The Enduring Word: From William Tyndale to the Eng...

Twenty-five years have passed since the ESV was first published in 2001, and, remarkably, the ESV has become, perhaps, the most w...

Coming Soon: ‘The Enduring Word,’ a Documentary fo...

Check back in mid-October and watch The Enduring Word, a documentary celebrating God’s providence throughout the history of Engli...

How to Arrange Your Sermon in the Most Persuasive ...

To be persuasive, the body of your sermon must involve logical progression, naming obstacles, and well-reasoned counterarguments.

10 Things You Should Know About Heaven

Heaven is temporary—if by “heaven” we mean the place you go if you’re a Christian and you die before Jesus returns.

Podcast: How (and How Not) to Think About Heaven (...

Pastor Dane Ortlund talks about common misconceptions and questions that Christians often have about heaven.

The “Spiritual Example” Who Preyed on Teens: Insid...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says this is a shame before God. He never thought in The post T...

Daniel Whyte III Says: Good on Secretary of War Pe...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says all Bible-believing pastors and churches, be they black or...

Inscription on Ancient Tomb Chest Sheds New Light ...

The post Inscription on Ancient Tomb Chest Sheds New Light on the “Black Man” of Cyrene Who Helped Carry the Cross of Jesus Christ...

Elon Musk Tells AI Companies “Not to Train AI to L...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, says it is good that Elon Musk has told AI leaders, The post El...

Pastor Marvin Winans Is in Trouble Because He Is B...

Daniel Whyte III, President of Gospel Light Society International, said Marvin Winans should apologize for this foolishness and re...

“Daddy, I can see Him … He grabbed me”: A 6-year-o...

“Grabbed by the Lord on February 15, 2011.” These words are inscribed on the niche of six-year-old Nathanael de Souza, along with ...

It began over prata: Fellowship of Missional Organ...

It started with a meal. In 2004, David Harley, then the General Director of missions organisation OMF International, invited leade...

“She makes everything sparkle a bit more”: After m...

Just seven years ago, Cheryl Lin, 40, never quite saw herself as a mother. “I used to think the world was dark and I never wanted ...

His 30-year gambling addiction cost him more than ...

The ruse was simple. Jonathon Lim would drive to a country club, call a friend and ask for help: He was hosting business associate...

“The candy-floss version of God is not enough to s...

This Breast Cancer Month, Salt&Light honours all those battling breast cancer and their caregivers. To Dorothy Lim-Chew, cancer st...

800 years on: Why St Francis of Assisi still capti...

4 October is St Francis’s Day, when Christians around the world remember the life and witness of Francis of Assisi. This year’s ob...

More than 4,200 Christians killed in Nigeria this ...

More than 4,200 Christians have been killed in Nigeria so far this year, according to a new report calling for stronger action to ...

Franklin Graham preaches with warning from Sodom i...

Franklin Graham used the biblical story of Lot’s flight from Sodom to urge thousands in Manchester on Saturday night to seek forgi...

Former priest Chris Brain convicted of rape as Chu...

Former Church of England priest Chris Brain has been convicted of rape and four counts of indecent assault following a retrial. 

Worth the Effort

I tried many things to fill the void in my life. However, in reflection, I realize that I forfeited peace often over the years bec...

Sense of Being

Be blessed to know that you are loved, wanted, and needed in the world. Your Father placed you right where you are. Be blessed wit...

Our True Identity

Believing what God says about our new self is a choice. Satan certainly conspires to convince believers that God’s Word doesn’t ap...

You Are Not Too Late

You may feel behind, but God is not limited by your timeline. A late start, painful detour, or second beginning does not put you b...

God’s Foot Prints

Loving Father, help me see your footprints with the eyes of faith when I seem to be drowning in the swirling waters The post God’s...

What a Young Woman’s Chemo Posts Reveal about Hope...

Does Halloween Really Celebrate Evil and Darkness?

Why Financial Literacy Is More Than a Classroom Sk...

10 Surprising Facts about the Book of Acts

Living Boldly Instead of Fearfully - Your Nightly ...

If this world has taught us anything, it's that fear gets nothing accomplished.

The Hebrew Bible Foretells a Messiah, Not a Divine...

As Muslims, we affirm without reservation that Jesus (peace be upon him) is the Messiah (al-Masih). The Qur’an explicitly bestows ...

European Hygiene from the Perspective of an 18th-C...

The most common historical justification for 18th century colonialism was the notion of a civilizational disparity between Europea...

The Qur’an’s Prophecy About Rome: A Critical-Histo...

If an individual genuinely claimed access to divine revelation, what kind of evidence should we expect? Well, certainly not merely...

1967: When Zionism Became Sacred

There is a recurring debate regarding whether Jews constitute a “race” or are “merely” the adherents of a religion. However, Jewis...

What Is the Dominant Religion of Today?

The Age of Enlightenment is often highlighted as the epoch where Europeans and the Western world in general emerged from the ‘dark...

10 Ways God's Love for Women Is Seen in the Bible

No word or name in Scripture is ever wasted. Every verse, chapter and book is God-breathed and “useful for teaching, rebuking, cor...

A Prayer for Quiet Trust in God - Your Daily Praye...

Quiet seasons in your life can strengthen your faith. They can teach you to trust God not only when something exciting or dramatic...

How Are Women Uniquely Equipped to Serve the Churc...

If we all take a good look at what is happening within our churches, we’ll most likely hear, read about, and see groups of women f...

25 Important Bible Verses about Worship and its Im...

There are numerous Bible verses about worship. As we explore a few of them today, I pray that we can reflect on how to apply these...

Taliban Tale: How Afghan Militants Survived Campai...

Perhaps no country is as identified with the American war on terror that began twenty-five years ago than Afghanistan; its launchp...

Lessons From The Battle Of Badr: A Personal Transf...

Human beings are constantly engaged in internal battles. According to Robert Greene in his book The 33 Strategies of War, humans h...

Is It Ever Too Early To Prepare For Ramadan? Refle...

As I write this, Ramadan is still about six months away. Some may wonder why we should speak about Ramadan now. Yet, over the year...

Maryam: The Story Of The Muslim ‘Virgin’ Mary

The deserts were deserted but for traveling on foot or by animals. From city to city were scattered thorny bushes, hot sand, and a...

Far Away [Part 30] – The Rock Splitter And The Par...

Darius helps select new guards for the Five Star caravan, and a fun trip to the suq comes to a sudden, chaotic end. The post Far A...

South Carolina Pastor, Wife Arrested Over Alleged ...

A pastor and his wife were arrested after being accused of defrauding their church of more than $200,000. 

Do Younger Churchgoers Want More Liturgy?

As a church leader, you’ve probably heard the stories of young evangelicals heading for church traditions with more liturgy.

‘I’ll Never Fully Understand Why He Chose Me’—Dall...

Dallas Jenkins posted an emotional video he filmed of himself at “The Chosen” wrap party, in which he expressed his deep "gratitud...

Kid Rock Proclaims ‘Jesus Is King’ on First Single...

Kid Rock, who’s become vocal about his faith in Jesus, has released the first single from his upcoming album “Halfway to Jesus.”...

Pastor Posts Photo With Michael Tait at Pastors Ga...

On Thursday, Oct. 1, pastor Nathan Mudd shared a photo of himself with former Newsboys frontman and DC Talk member Michael Tait at...

Let me show you something

Let me show you something. A lot of people working at doacWeb, and only few walking with me. Those few walking with me, enjoy my g...

The Counties with the Most Churches—and Millions S...

Drive through almost any American city, and you will see church buildings everywhere. Some occupy prominent downtown corners. Othe...

How the 1990s Changed Everything for the Church To...

I came of age as a major shift in American religiosity was underway. The church was at an inflection point. My peers and I didn’t...

Where Evangelical Churches Are Losing Ground Faste...

Ask most church leaders where evangelical Christianity is losing ground fastest, and they will probably name New England, the Paci...