Charisma Staff
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Sri Lanka: Parliament to Vote on Anti-Conversion Laws
Draft ‘Bill for the Prohibition of Forcible Conversions' enters final phase Feb. 03, 2009 – The Sri Lankan Parliament may soon enact laws designed to restrict religious conversions. A standing committee assigned to consider a draft “Bill for the Prohibition of Forcible Conversions” presented its report to Parliament on Jan. 6, suggesting minor amendments that…
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Churchgoing on the Rise in U.K.
Researchers found that more than a quarter of adults attended church at least once last year, up from 21 percent in 2007 Feb. 03, 2009 -- After years of reported decline, churchgoing is on the rise in the United Kingdom. More than a quarter of adults in the U.K. attend church at least once…
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Renaissance Man
Seven years ago Mark Rutland walked around an aging college campus in Lakeland, Florida, and saw an institution where enrollment was dwindling, dormitories were dismal, and the academic atmosphere was uninspiring. Rutland had been asked to take over the presidency of the crumbling school, Southeastern College. “Absolutely!” the enthusiastic minister told the board of directors
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Learn to Weather Adversity
When I was growing up, I learned the meaning of standing strong in God by watching my family. They were living examples I could observe every day. I saw how faithful my parents were to God and to each other, and I wanted to be like that, too. My mom was a deeply committed woman…
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Trusting God Through Trials
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Why We Must Be Unified
The church will not be able to fulfill its calling to reach this generation if we do not function as a unified body. Have you ever taken careful note of jigsaw puzzle pieces before they are put together? Each is unique. Each has a place. Each requires the others to find completeness. The Christian
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Overcoming Sexual Addiction
If you have fallen into this trap of the enemy, what can you do? Here are some practical steps to getting free. Sexual addiction is by far the leading addiction in the church today. Yet many people don’t believe–or perhaps aren’t willing to admit–that they have a problem. You can tell you need healing from
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Kids and Busy Parents
Joey’s school grades are dropping. What’s going on? And why are so many kids having behavioral problems? Parents want to know. Is life tougher for our kids than it was for us? The search for answers may lead us to uncomfortable spots—our homes and our workplaces. Since 1969, research tells us, parents’ time with children
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The Flesh Is Weak
The night before Jesus was crucified, He gathered the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane and made just one request: “All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matt.
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Peel Your Onion
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Simply Pray
God wants our communication with Him to be unencumbered by rules and legalism. Do you realize that even directing a thought toward God qualifies as silent prayer? It’s true! Whether you have been praying for years, are just learning to pray, have hit a “slump” in your spiritual life or simply want your prayer life
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Prominent Muslims Reach Out to Christians
Muslim clerics wrote an open letter to the world’s Christian leaders stating both religions should learn to work together since they each believe in worshiping one God. Recently Muslim clerics, academics and senior theologians wrote an open letter to the world’s Christian leaders stating both religions should learn to work together since they each believe
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7 More Ways to Stay Healthy
These Christian health experts offer even MORE tips for you to achieve maximum health.As Christians, we tend to be clued in to the need to exercise our faith. We pray, we read our Bibles, we meditate on the Word, we go to church. In recent years, researchers have showed how important these activities are to…
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A Sacrifice of Praise
Bill and Gloria Gaither were recently named Christian Songwriters of the Century. Their legacy is marked by down-home charm, family values and an adoring audience that keeps on growing.
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Partnership Encourages Theological Training for First Nations Leaders
Long considered a mission field, Native Americans today are moving to the forefront of international evangelism
