Guest Commentary

• 64 Dead after Typhoon Hits China and Philippines On Sunday, Typhoon Mangkhut ripped through China after devastating the northern Philippines. The Typhoon brought strong winds moving at 127 mph with gusts up to 158 mph, and heavy rains that left at least 64 people dead and... Sep 18, 2018

  

  64 Dead after Typhoon Hits China and Philippines
• As Cuba Backs Gay Marriage, Churches Oppose the Government’s Plan Cubans are debating a constitutional reform that, among other legal changes, would open the door to gay marriage. It would also prohibit discrimination against people based on sex, gender, sexual orientation and gender... Sep 18, 2018

  

  As Cuba Backs Gay Marriage, Churches Oppose the Government’s Plan
• Fear of Ebola Keeps the Faithful at Home in Congo Thousands of faithful in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are staying home from church services to avoid contracting or spreading Ebola. Sep 18, 2018

  

  Fear of Ebola Keeps the Faithful at Home in Congo
• Israel Denies Reports That They Sold “Iron Dome” to Saudi Arabia The Israeli government denied reports that they sold missile defense technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi-based Al-Khaleej Online reported that a diplomatic source in Saudi Arabia claimed that Israel sold the “Iron... Sep 18, 2018

  Israel Denies Reports That They Sold “Iron Dome” to Saudi Arabia
• Beth Moore Tells The Atlantic the Struggle Women Evangelists Face Author and Evangelical Beth Moore, 61, composed a series of tweets in 2016 criticizing the words and actions of now President Donald Trump and the ‘evangelical political machine’ at a great personal cost. Sep 17, 2018

  Beth Moore Tells The Atlantic the Struggle Women Evangelists Face
• U.S. Slashes $10 Million from Israeli-Palestinian Peace Program The U.S. slashed $10 million of foreign aid dollars that were earmarked for peace programs between Israel and Palestine. Sep 17, 2018

  U.S. Slashes $10 Million from Israeli-Palestinian Peace Program
• Hindu Extremists Accelerate Clampdown on Christians in Uttar Pradesh, India Under the influence of Hindu extremists, police and media campaigns against Christians in Uttar Pradesh state, India has mushroomed since one such attack sent a pastor into hiding last month, sources said. Sep 17, 2018

  Hindu Extremists Accelerate Clampdown on Christians in Uttar Pradesh, India
• Samaritan's Purse Aids Families in N.C. after Hurricane Florence Leaves Massive Damage On Saturday, Samaritan’s Purse North American Ministries sent two disaster relief teams and staff members to North Carolina to assist residents who were “hit the hardest” by Hurricane Florence. Sep 17, 2018

  Samaritan's Purse Aids Families in N.C. after Hurricane Florence Leaves Massive Damage
• Democrats Call for Delay to Kavanaugh Vote amid Sexual Assault Accusation On Sunday, Christine Blasey Ford came forward as the woman who wrote the confidential letter to Diane Feinstein accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in high school. Sep 17, 2018

  Democrats Call for Delay to Kavanaugh Vote amid Sexual Assault Accusation
• Christian Singer Blanca Opens Up about Writing New Album Following Her Mother’s Passing On Friday, Christian Pop artist Blanca released her vulnerable sophomore album titled Shattered. Blanca began the writing process for this album shortly after her mom, whom she describes as her best friend, passed away from... Sep 14, 2018

  Christian Singer Blanca Opens Up about Writing New Album Following Her Mother’s Passing