To fight back against what they see as a “demonic” attack on the biblical definition of gender and sexuality, a Christian couple has written a book teaching young girls to embrace and celebrate their God-given identity as females. She is She,written by husband-and-wife duo Ryan and Bethany Bomberger, uses rhymes and colorful illustrations to “counter
Shane Claiborne thinks it’s time for a “fresh conversation” about the value of life. In an interview with The Christian Post, the activist and author lamented what he sees as a glaring issue in many Christian circles: Concern for life seems to often begin and end with the issue of abortion. But he wants Christians
Fourteen-time Grammy Award-winning musician Ron Block says he allows his belief in God to speak through his actions and music collaborations with famous stars. Block, who plays the banjo and guitar and sings and writes songs, is best known as a member of the bluegrass band Alison Krauss Union Station. He has also
Emmy-nominated actress and New York Times bestselling author, Roma Downey, is encouraging readers of her new book, Be An Angel, to be a ray of light in people’s lives by performing acts of kindness for a family member, a neighbor in need or someone in the community. Downey shares her own stories, testimony and Bible verses
Apologist and author Ray Comfort is releasing a new book this month that explains why a healthy fear of the Lord is a key component of prayer. In the book, titledHow to Make Sure God Hears Your Prayers(BroadStreet Publishing) with a foreword written by Answers in Genesis President Ken Ham, Comfort explains, “while many people
Levi and Jennie Lusko know firsthand what it means to face unspeakable tragedy. In December 2012, their 5-year-old daughter, Lenya, died after suffering an asthma attack — a tragedy the couple admits that, if not for the grace of God, would have broken them. “Statistically speaking, our marriage shouldn’t still be standing because we endured
What are you supposed to do when your church is forced to shut its doors? Magnify the attributes of God, of course. At least that’s what Glenn Daman, a longtime pastor in Washington state, decided to do after COVID-19 hit his church and sent his congregation scattering in a matter of days. “I felt, ‘OK,
To the millions of TV viewers who watched her grow up, Jinger Duggar Vuolo’s life seemed almost utopian in nature. She, her 18 siblings and their parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, appeared on the long-running TLC series “19 Kids and Counting” in a counter-cultural way that both intrigued and inspired millions of viewers: They
When writing a book about Tim Keller, one of the most influential pastors of the last several decades, Collin Hansen knew one thing for sure: Keller isn’t interested in publicity, and frankly, doesn’t like to talk about himself. “I knew that Tim was not ever going to be interested in a book about himself,” Hansen,
Bear Grylls is the first to admit he’s something of an unconventional Christian. The survivalist and TV host is unabashedly open about his faith and how it serves as his foundation for living an empowered life. But he doesn’t want to sanitize his message to make it inoffensive to a religious audience, and frankly, he
In time for Advent, Dallas Theological Seminary President Mark Yarbrough has released a new Christmas devotional that uses the whole Bible to explain the significance of the nativity story. TitledTidings of Comfort and Joy: 25 Advent Devotionals Leading to Christmas, the devotional book was released in October by Lexham Press. Amid the hustle and bustle
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it threatens to eclipse society’s reverence and worship of God — a looming reality that has severe ramifications for the Church, theologian and bestselling author Wallace Henley has warned. “We are all made for transcendence, God’s overarching glory,” Henley told The Christian Post. “As Solomon said
Kathie Lee Gifford has issued a blistering condemnation of both “cancel culture” and today’s money-driven church, urging the Body of Christ to remember that the way of Jesus is one of kindness, humility and empathy. In an interview with The Christian Post, the four-time Emmy Award-winning entertainer lamented the fact that today’s society abides by
NASHVILLE — For Mattie Jackson Selecman, September 2018 will be a month forever etched in her memory. It was a beautiful day in Florida, and Selecman and her husband of less than a year, Ben, had gathered with family and friends to celebrate Labor Day. What started as a fun-filled holiday turned tragic when Ben
The minds behind the popular Christian satire site The Babylon Bee have released a new book that pokes fun at the ideas and actions of those who identify as “woke.” The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokenesswas released earlier this month as a satirical critique of woke ideology. The book was dedicated to communist dictator Joseph
In 2020, in the midst of quarantine, Bethel Music co-founder Jenn Johnson felt God revealing to her some truths about herself — and they were, according to her, “mostly ugly.” “If I’m honest — which I’m always honest — if I’m transparent, I really took a big look at my life one night at the
Book explores what the Bible says to women about their menstrual cycles, coping with suffering and pain ByNicole Alcindor, CP Reporter| Friday, October 29, 2021 After writing a bookserieson prayer, including how to pray during a global crisis, author Rachel Jones pondered over what issue her next book would tackle. The first words that came
Eric Metaxas believes that culture is at a “paradigm-shifting moment,” with science and archeology increasingly pointing to the existence of God — and those opposed to Christianity aren’t “going to like it.” “We’ve all lived at a time when not only is the trend that science is pointing us away from God, but we’ve been
Dave Hollis still cringes slightly when he remembers the speech he gave at the Hollis Company Christmas party in 2019. “I audaciously, to our collective team at a Christmas party, said I was going to have my best year ever in 2020,” The New York Times bestselling author and host of the Rise Together podcast
It is often said that “everybody wants to go to Heaven but nobody wants to die.” Even Jesus, if He could have avoided it to save mankind, would have skipped facing death. The night before His crucifixion, Jesus struggled. His struggle was so deep Hesweated drops of bloodas He prepared Himself for His execution on
At a time when young people are leaving the Church in droves, Annie F. Downs is on a mission to encourage Christian adults to champion the next generation for the sake of the Gospel. “One of the ways to [help] kids who grow up in Church stay in Church is having five non-parent adults in
A pastor and former president of Oral Roberts University has released a book that looks at how Old Testament prophets confronted kings when their actions went against God’s will. Mark Rutland, who founded and serves as executive director of the National Institute of Christian Leadership, has written a new book, titledOf Kings and Prophets: Understanding
With 30 years of friendship behind them, Christian comedians Tommy Woodard and Eddie James, widely known as “The Skit Guys,” shared three main essentials and tips for achieving lasting “godly” friendships. Woodard and James’ antics can be seen on theirSkitGuyswebsite, where fans can read their blogs, listen to their podcast and watch their popular skits
Bestselling author Max Lucado understands that the Christian community is emotionally weary following a contentious presidential election, deep divisions within the Church and a pandemic. “The challenges we’ve faced have the potential to undo us,” Lucado, leader of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, told The Christian Post. “Let’s not underestimate the fact that