Dec 24, 2024 · I have read this passage many times in my Christian experience. I confess that when I read it, the image I have in my mind is Charlton Heston in the movie “The Ten Commandments.” Yet I believe that the mighty miracles of God leading His people out of bondage cannot be adequately portrayed in film. The actual Exodus account is …

Dec 31, 2024 · Commissioned by GuideStone Financial Resources and conducted by Grey Matter Research & Consulting, a 2024 Pastoral Wellness Study found that over 80 percent of pastors surveyed sometimes sacrifice their own well-being in their ministerial capacity, with over half saying they sometimes sacrifice their family’s well-being while doing ministry.

Nov 27, 2017 · Take Wartburg Castle, where Luther translated the Bible.This hilltop fortress west of Erfurt provides a dramatic backdrop for the annual Historic Christmas Market.One-of-a-kind presents include handmade candles and lanterns. Demonstrations of age-old skills range from barrel-making to rope-making.

Nov 26, 2024 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump surveyed disaster zones in California and North Carolina on Friday and said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation's central organization for responding to disasters.

Dec 3, 2024 · A winter storm sweeping through the U.S. South on Tuesday was dumping snow at levels millions of residents haven't seen before. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico was combined with a low-pressure system and chilly air to drop significant amounts of snow in some spots.

Sep 17, 2024 · Acts clearly sets forth through apostolic preaching and historical events that the gospel message is for all ethnic groups and cannot be hindered by man-made divisions. In “The Book of Acts: The Early Struggle for an Unhindered Gospel,” New Testament scholar Frank Stagg delineates the progress of the gospel to Jews, Samaritans and Gentiles.

Mar 31, 2021 · Research has shown that most scholars today believe that a man named Jesus walked this earth, was crucified and died, and then his tomb was empty. Yet the most important question is: How did the tomb of Jesus become empty? Many different theories have been put forward to try to explain away the empty tomb of Jesus. What follows are the Top 10 theories for the empty tomb of Jesus.

Jan 15, 2025 · VALDOSTA, Ga. — Almost 2,700 people, including staff and volunteers, attended the 2024 MOVE conference in Valdosta. The event, held Dec. 29-30, saw 23 salvation decisions, 43 calls to ministry, and 72 people decide to take the next step in their walks of faith, such as being baptized or recommitting themselves to Christ.

3 days ago · TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Hamas announced Friday that it would release four female soldiers held hostage for 15 months in Gaza, as part of an exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners laid out in its ceasefire agreement with Israel.

Jul 17, 2024 · Fewer Americans see religion as an important aspect of their lives, and it shows in their beliefs and actions. A Gallup survey finds U.S. adults are less likely to identify with a religion, say religion is very important to them, belong to a congregation, or attend worship services.. Most Americans still identify with a religion, and Christianity is …