Guest Commentary

• History of Persecution of Christians in Bauchi, Nigeria Continues Church members oppressed long ago still paying the price, key leader says. Dec 21, 2023

  

  History of Persecution of Christians in Bauchi, Nigeria Continues
• Deadly 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwestern China, Leaving 127 Dead and Many Trapped At least 127 people have been killed in an earthquake in a mountainous region of northwestern China, officials said this week. Dec 20, 2023

  

  Deadly 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwestern China, Leaving 127 Dead and Many Trapped
• US Secretary of Defense Launches Operation against Houthi Threats in the Red Sea U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced a new U.S.-led security operation in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden this week. Dec 20, 2023

  

  US Secretary of Defense Launches Operation against Houthi Threats in the Red Sea
• 50 Surprising C.S. Lewis Quotes You Didn't Know SPECIAL OFFER: Enroll in this free online course on C.S. Lewis today!While C.S. Lewis died comparatively young, a week before his 65th birthday, he left behind enough words to fill two lifetimes. He published over 40 books,... Dec 20, 2023

  50 Surprising C.S. Lewis Quotes You Didn't Know
• Steven Smith Willing to Step Down as Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church over Mishandling Child Abuse Allegations Steven Smith, the pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little, Arkansas, is willing to step down from his role. Dec 19, 2023

  Steven Smith Willing to Step Down as Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church over Mishandling Child Abuse Allegations
• Rapid Support Forces Attack and Occupy Coptic Monastary in Sudan Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a Coptic Christian monastery in Wad Madani, Gezira State, Sudan, on 16 December and have subsequently been using it as a military base. Dec 19, 2023

  Rapid Support Forces Attack and Occupy Coptic Monastary in Sudan
• Migrant Helps Stranded Boy on U.S. Border A Mexican migrant who tried to cross the border in 2007 and instead happened upon a stranded 9-year-old boy says he would still decide to help the boy. Dec 18, 2023

  Migrant Helps Stranded Boy on U.S. Border
• 'Blue Christmas' Services a Growing Trend among Churches The popularity of "Blue Christmas" services has grown significantly, providing a space during the Advent season to honor those experiencing grief and loss during the holiday season. Dec 18, 2023

  'Blue Christmas' Services a Growing Trend among Churches
• Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll Exposes Deep Generational Divide on Israel-Palestine Conflict A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll conducted on December 13–14 among 2,034 registered voters revealed a profound generational divide in attitudes towards the Israel-Palestine conflict.  Dec 18, 2023

  Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll Exposes Deep Generational Divide on Israel-Palestine Conflict
• Comforting Victims of Islamic Terror around the World Over the years, Kathleen has become closer to Israel and the Jewish people. Dec 18, 2023

  Comforting Victims of Islamic Terror around the World