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“Whatever the outcome, God, don’t let me question You”, she prayed as she waited to find out if she had breast cancer
This Breast Cancer Month, Salt&Light honours all those battling breast cancer and their caregivers. Two years ago in April, Sharon Chong felt some lumps on her left breast. She was not overly concerned. After all, she had faithfully gon
Read moreMental Health Survey for Church Workers 2026: 10 things we learnt – and how we can respond
There is good news, and there is troubling news, from the Salt&Light Mental Health Survey for Church Workers 2026. More church workers – or at least Pastors – feel that their churches are safe places to discuss mental health. More have
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Best Practices from Evangelistically Effective Churches
While thousands of Americans are dechurching, some churches are baptizing many new members. Here’s how the country’s most evangelistically effective churches are sharing the gospel.
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Christian Influencer Samuel Sey, Who Believes ‘Illegal Immigration Is a Sin,’ Arrested by ICE; Fundraiser Started for Family
On Oct. 21, Christian influencer, podcaster, and writer Samuel Sey was arrested at an airport in Columbus, Ohio.
Read moreOne of the largest UMC churches in the country just voted to leave the denomination
(RNS) — Highland Park United Methodist Church is locked in a bitter battle with the denomination’s regional body over issues of governance.
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Having Only 1 Wife Is ‘Unbiblical,’ Says Ohio Pastor While Introducing His 2nd Wife
Ohio Pastor Israel Ford is going viral for being in a polygamous marriage. In a recent video, first wife Lydia Ford introduced Israel’s second wife, Shakayla Ford.
Read moreEvangelicals at Chicago rally pray asylum seekers will get a ‘fair day in court’
(RNS) — On Monday (Oct. 26), organizers of an evangelical rally in downtown Chicago said they fear that people seeking asylum no longer receive a fair hearing in court.
Read more5 Decades Ago, Doctors Gave Her 3 Months to Live, Then God Supernaturally Healed Her of Cancer
Five decades ago, doctors told Sara O'Meara that cancer had spread throughout her body and she had just three months to live. What happened next can only be described as miraculous.
Read more'All Things Through Christ': Faith-Based Group Redefines Future for Rocky Mount Students
Students who take part in Peacemakers in Rocky Mount, NC are challenged to learn, encouraged to dream, and are reminded that where they come from does not have to determine where they're going.
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What America’s Best-Value Cities Reveal About Money and the Good Life
A new ranking names Tucson, Jacksonville, and San Antonio among the U.S. cities where residents receive the most quality of life for their money. But affordability can only tell us so much. Scripture points toward a deeper vision of flouris
Read moreTrump's Red Wall in Trouble? What We Found on the Ground in Ohio
Once upon a time, Ohio served as America's ultimate swing state. Barack Obama won here twice. Then Donald Trump won three straight times, taking what had been purple to solid red. This year, though, could be different.
Read moreMel Gibson Sends Powerful Message to Churches Ahead of 'The Resurrection of the Christ'
Mel Gibson is calling on churches to pray as he prepares to bring one of the most important moments in human history to the big screen.
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