PASTOR and bestselling author John Piper recently explained why Satan can wield such immense power over the spiritual world, especially when it comes to blinding people to the Gospel. In a recent episode of his “Ask Pastor John” podcast, Piper, the 78-year-old chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota, said he receives more questions about Satan than any other biblical topic. Piper acknowledged the mysterious nature of these questions, noting that though the Bible hints at Satan’s fall from grace as a rebellious angel, the exact motives remain elusive. “There are h ..read more

THERE is only one path forward for the embattled prime minister of Israel: the return of the hostages taken during the Oct. 7, massacre and the complete elimination of the terrorist organization known as Hamas. As the world recoiled from the horrors observed as Hamas paraded the dead bodies of young Israeli women through the streets, many said it was only a matter of time until the media, and the world, would turn against Israel in their retaliatory strikes against those who carried out the worst massacre of the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Now, as the International Criminal Court in the ..read more

THE Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Eastern Church, Moran Mar Athanasius Yohan (popularly known as K P Yohannan) passed away on Wednesday evening. Yohannan was also the founder of Gospel for Asia. He died from heart attack while undergoing treatment for serious injuries suffered in a car accident on Tuesday in Texas. The accident occurred around 5:25 hours IST. An unidentified vehicle hit him while he was coming out of his house for his morning walk. Yohannan, who suffered serious injuries, was admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital. A spokesperson for the church said he underwent ..read more

The Metropolitan Bishop of Believers Eastern Church, Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan (formerly known as K P Yohannan), was seriously injured in a car accident on Tuesday in Texas. The accident occurred around 5:25 pm Indian time. An unidentified vehicle hit him while he was coming out of his house for his morning walk. Yohannan, who suffered serious injuries, was admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital. A spokesperson for the church said he underwent an emergency surgery. He usually goes for morning walk at the campus in Texas where the Believers Eastern Church is located. On Tuesday morn ..read more

By Ray Comfort THERE are four essential ingredients that help a young plant send down its roots, grow branches, and produce fruit: sunlight, good soil, nutrients, and water. Our desire should be to see new converts produce fruit, and there are certain spiritual ingredients that can foster growth. Here are some that will help new believers grow in grace: 1. Personal Discipleship: It is good to assign a mature believer to mentor the new convert. This person can provide guidance, answer questions, and offer support in his or her Christian walk. 2. Cultivation of Evangelistic zeal: As a new conver ..read more

By Michael Brown NO, I don’t believe for a split second that suddenly, college students all over America really care about the plight of the Palestinians. I don’t believe this any more than, a few years ago, people around the globe were suddenly concerned about the plight of Black Americans when they marched for BLM. Not a chance. Instead, this is just the latest manifestation of raging against the machine, of standing up to “the man.” As expressed by Khymani James, one of the Columbia University anti-Israel protest leaders who is Black and identifies as trans, non-binary, and queer, just as ..read more

By Jesse Wisnewski THE church is a peculiar organization. It’s a blend of flesh (people) and bones (administration). As the body of the Christ, your church’s ability to reach people with the gospel, disciple your members, and serve people is built upon a solid foundation of church management. For many church leaders, church administration isn’t exciting, but they know it’s essential for the well-being of their church. In this post, we’re going to tackle seven essential church management skills you need to know, including: Serve your people Support your pastor Steward your finances Manage your ..read more

By Bob Russell I do not profess to be an expert in the ongoing debate between creationism and evolution. The prevalent arguments in both educational and theological spheres often seem trivial. Maybe I am a simpleton, but I have three primary reasons that I believe in the creation narrative in the book of Genesis. First, the concept of a creator just makes sense. If you attend an elaborate Kentucky Derby party and see a spectacular ice sculpture of a horse, would you wonder how it was crafted? Would you consider whether the artist may have purchased several bags of ice at the store, poured them ..read more

A community in Nashville, Tennessee, gathered to bid farewell to Mandisa, the Christian singer and former “American Idol” contestant who died at 47. The funeral service was held at Brentwood Baptist Church on Saturday morning, where her family, church members and mourners came together to remember the life of a singer whose voice and spirit touched many. Worship Pastor Travis Cottrell opened the service with a heartfelt prayer, remarking on Mandisa’s unwavering faith and the impact she had on those around her. “She loved You,” Cottrell said during his prayer. “We were beneficiaries of her expr ..read more

TORNADOES hit multiple states over the weekend, with as many as 27 ripping through Oklahoma. At least four people have died in the state since late Saturday night. A 4-month-old baby was among the deceased, according to KOCO News 5, which reported that three others were also found dead. On Friday, a series of tornadoes wreaked havoc across Nebraska and Iowa, resulting in widespread property damage and several injuries but no reported fatalities as of early Sunday. The most destructive tornado struck suburban Omaha, Nebraska, damaging hundreds of homes as it tore through farmland and into resid ..read more