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Food banks are a vital link from faith-based organizations to the community, but there's a struggle to keep the doors open and the shelves full. (Image credit: DC Studio via Freepik)
Unfortunately, the current U.S. recession has brought about some fallbacks, including skyrocketing living costs and a tumultuous job market. Now, food banks are closing their doors for good in most states. With higher grocery costs and not enough money to buy them, the need for food banks is at a premium. That’s why impoverished Americans…

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In a landmark decision that demonstrates the enduring power of the First Amendment, a federal court has ruled in favor of Rev. Patrick Mahoney, executive director of the Christian Defense Coalition, in his lawsuit against the U.S. Capitol Police Board. The court’s injunction permanently bars Capitol Police from restricting First Amendment activities on the eastern…

'Sight' stars Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear. Image courtesy of Angel Studios.
In the new film “Sight,” releasing this week from Angel Studios and starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear, the incredible life of Dr. Ming Wang is front and center. Wang, who grew up in poverty in China, fled the country when his family faced persecution and immigrated to America, where he excelled as a medical…

She Leeds America Founder poses with Dr Alveda King and She Leads GEorgia organizer Ginger Howard. All three will be participating in the summit.
She Leads America/UK Summit Some 50 leading Christian women from the U.S. and the U.K. will join forces in London in June to seek faith-based solutions to attacks on biblical values in their countries and globally. The She Leads America/UK Summit will be held at Windsor Castle. “The UK Summit offers an opportunity for strategic…

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Before the conclave of believers from over 47,000 congregations nationwide in the Southern Baptist Convention, Lifeway Christian Resources released its Annual Christian Profile (ACP) detailing the decrease in SBC overall membership despite areas of steady ecumenical growth in most states. A quote from the ACP says, “[Southern Baptist Convention] membership declined for the 17th straight…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the way of the world. As it penetrates industries across commerce, the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) shows Christian educators may not be as prepared to show that way as they would like. The national organization pursues excellence in K-12 Christian education worldwide. Recently, ACSI commissioned a survey from Cardus…

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Deaf Missions reports, “roughly 98% of the worldwide population of Deaf people have never encountered the real Jesus. What is the number one issue Deaf people face when it comes to knowing Jesus? The answer boils down to two words: communication barriers.” 68 out of 70 million Deaf people do not know Jesus. To address…

The new Spirit-focused Global Women’s Alliance, which Empowered21 (E21) launched earlier this month, is a new organization intended to cultivate relationships among “Godly women,” establish paths for women’s leadership development and create collaborative opportunities for women around the world. Its leaders hope to make a positive difference for Spirit-led Christianity. “Empowered21 is a global relational…

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With a little data mining, a reputable survey shows more Christians are thriving in their spiritual growth despite other declining metrics, as per the latest market research conducted by the American Bible Society. By analyzing key indicators from their annual report, State of the Bible 2024, we focus on the buried optimism within the slumps.…

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Among the 6,000 institutions of higher education in America, nearly 1 of 6 are labeled as Christian colleges and universities. Education with a Bible-centric perspective is important for millions of believers nationwide, but are Christians taking advantage of those options nationwide? On the heels of the Asbury Revival in 2023, Christian colleges and universities reported…
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