Towns and villages in Syria that have been home to Christians for 2,000 years are being steadily emptied as families flee persecution, the deadly violence of a civil war, fears of chemical warfare and a rash of targeted kidnappings in which Christian leaders have been held for large ransoms. But some are staying – declaring…

It seems preposterous, but there’s a major debate over who is worthy to invoke the presence and blessing of the Almighty on the leaders of this land we love! So, who is qualified to pray for the President of the United States? Everybody and anybody, according to the Apostle Paul writing to young follower Timothy…

Should a Hindu foundation be allowed to finance yoga instruction in California grade schools – despite vehement parental objections? Should a student production featuring cross-dressing and gender confusion go ahead in Utah despite protests from furious parents? Should Massachusetts teens be subjected to school assemblies in which homosexual practices are described in detail by a…

How should we approach the upcoming presidential election? On our knees, proclaims a chorus of Christian leaders from across the theological spectrum – including two separate groups that are praying for the nation in the final 40 days leading up to Election Day.  “It is imperative that we pray faithfully for the 2012 elections,” says David Butts,…

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