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An estimated 580 homes, a hotel and a shopping center have burned and tens of thousands of people were evacuated in wind-fueled wildfires outside Denver, officials said Thursday evening. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32Ier5T via

In light of a world desperately searching for hope in the midst of chaos, we asked three pastors why they look at a fast to start New Year 2022 as being critically essential for churches and personal lives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EGledu via

Faith-based apps have increased in popularity over the past few years and are gaining millions in funding as more people turn to them for guidance and spiritual growth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3JniFAG via

As we head into 2022, many people are simplifying their New Year's resolutions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z8QReM via

Holiday travelers are still having a hard time reaching their destinations. Harsh winter weather and COVID-19 staffing shortages are causing big delays. Thousands of flights have been cancelled since Christmas, and more winter weather is in the forecast. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ziWKWL via

Evangelist Franklin Graham — son of the late Rev. Billy Graham — said this week he doesn’t believe the “vaccine passport” microchip implant is the biblical “mark of the beast.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zbt0eh via

There is no shortage of pro-LGBTQ content on the video sharing app TikTok. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sLppTg via

The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted Wednesday of luring teenage girls to be sexually abused by the American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3zcbHcZ via

Family and friends recently gathered inside the gymnasium at North Carolina's Nash Correctional Institution to congratulate 24 inmates for earning their Bachelor of Arts diploma in pastoral ministry. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3JDP5Y3 via

A veteran swimming official with three decades in the sport has resigned in protest of the allowance of a biological male to compete on a female swimming team. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sIMFRC via

A group of parents and students in Virginia are suing the Albemarle County School Board over its efforts to implement critical race theory (CRT) into the curriculum.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/348KRXZ via

A time capsule from the 19th Century was opened in Richmond, Virginia, on Tuesday, revealing numerous relics from the Civil War era.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eAuKEs via

COVID-19 infection rates have reached a new all-time high as the holidays march forward. The U.S. shattered its single-day record of new COVID infections, with more than 441,000 cases reported on Tuesday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pBUxmb via

A Florida woman has been charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly hitting a pro-life protestor with his own sign. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3mFURyr via

“The Exorcist” book and movie have captivated — and terrified — audiences for decades, but what some might not realize is that the spine-chilling literary and Hollywood plot lines were purportedly based on a true story. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FDZ4Kf via

The birth of preemie quadruplets in Georgia is being called a "Christmas miracle."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HhPbCC via

A recent report shows that the average salary of 53 executives at Planned Parenthood rose 17.4 percent in the last three years; and Black CEOs at the abortion giant are reportedly paid much less than their White colleagues. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qyT2Em via

The Centers for Disease Control are recommending a big change for how long some people with COVID should stay in quarantine – a move that will let people get back to work faster. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z7s7ni via

A Texas couple is lucky to be alive after an early morning house fire on Christmas took all of their belongings – except the family Bible. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z6moOl via

U.S. health officials are cutting isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who test positive for the coronavirus and shortening the time that close contacts have to quarantine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FEBe11 via

When a vandal decided to shatter almost all of the windows at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas, on Christmas Eve, the church community rallied, cleaned up the mess — and pressed forward with services. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H79GSm via

One North Carolina sheriff is standing his ground against a group of atheists who are demanding that a Bible verse be taken down from a wall inside the sheriff's department. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ezsOvP via

With pro-life laws getting stronger in Texas, foreign pro-choice activists are working to bypass the restrictions, including smuggling abortion pills in and bringing women across international borders to have abortions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yZVEiB via

Air travelers heading home after the Christmas holiday are facing some major head winds. Thousands of flights have been canceled as the omicron variant spreads among airline crews. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z068yx via

‘Tis the season for good deeds. That’s the message embedded in a feel-good story this week about a man who selflessly donated his car to a person in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pw7EoY via

A former professor of women's studies at Syracuse University recently shared her personal journey from lesbian feminist to Christ-follower. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ep1qk6 via

An 11-year-old Oklahoma boy was recognized by local law enforcement for helping a classmate who was choking and for rescuing a woman from a burning house - all in the same day. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z83BlW via

A Florida man is getting attention for all the right reasons. U.S. Army veteran Mike Esmond has donated tens of thousands of dollars to help pay off at least 677 account balances this year alone. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FxCh2E via

Jurors on Thursday convicted a suburban Minneapolis police officer of two manslaughter charges in the killing of Daunte Wright, a Black motorist she shot during a traffic stop after she said she confused her gun for her Taser. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3z8g0GB via

The Spirit of Christmas was on full display in Hampton Roads, Va., as CBN and Operation Blessing shared the joy of the season with families in the local community -- complete with food, gifts, and a lot of love. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H70NZ4 via

The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to weigh challenges to two Biden administration policies covering vaccine requirements for millions of workers, policies that affect large employers, and health care workers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33SVHBk via

After a lengthy court battle, a federal judge ruled that the city of Anchorage cannot force a faith-based women's shelter to accept trans-identified biological males. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ekLeR7 via

California is requiring health care workers to get booster shots with the goal of making sure hospitals are prepared for a forecasted surge in COVID cases. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32cc37H via

The Spirit of Christmas was on full display in Hampton Roads, Va., as CBN and Operation Blessing shared the joy of the season with families in the local community -- complete with food, gifts, and a lot of love. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pj9p8G via

Former President Donald Trump delivered an address about contentious policies — and Jesus — from the pulpit at First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday, warning that America is “in trouble,” but can find hope in the Lord. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yUjH2u via

Shoplifting has been a growing problem across America for some time, and now experts say these brazen smash-and-grab robberies are being organized on social media and present a new kind of challenge from high-end stores to corner pharmacies. Los Angeles has been especially hard hit, seeing more than 20,000 property crimes per month this year.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Jdr9dy via

President Biden laid out his plan to fight the COVID-19 omicron variant. The strain is the now most dominant in the country and is expected to surge over the holidays. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yPPmln via

A recent report called "The Generosity Factor: Evangelicals and Giving" found that 74% of evangelicals gave to their church at some point during the last year. The authors of the study also pointed out areas of concern when it comes to the issue of generosity among believers.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3J9G9sR via

Franklin Graham and the Samaritan's Purse ministry will serve a traditional roast turkey and baked ham Christmas meal on Christmas Eve to the hurting community of Mayfield, Kentucky.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eg78oE via

An 86-year-old Virginia woman overcame her fear of water so she could be baptized at church, showing others that it's never too late to receive the Holy Spirit.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/329ppSd via

Ashley Cariño may be a model and a reigning beauty pageant queen, but she tells CBN's the PrayerLink life isn't just about beauty and pageantry. It's about serving God, overcoming challenges, and living for a higher purpose. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3pg6D40 via

The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) gave a special Christmas gift of $515,000 to 156 Righteous Gentiles, which will be used for food, medicine, and other essentials.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H70Sfl via

President Biden rolls out his administration's newest strategy on Tuesday to battle the pandemic as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FioNI9 via

President Biden rolls out his administration's newest strategy on Tuesday to battle the pandemic as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H3voGG via

It's hard to imagine the Christmas season without evergreen trees, decorations, lights, stockings, Santa Claus, Christmas cards, and stacks of gifts for family and friends. Today, most Americans take these traditions for granted. Even though the new nation did not celebrate Christmas as we do, the men who were the founders and early leaders of the United States celebrated Christmas with their families and also wrote extensively about their faith in God and Jesus Christ, his son.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GZwSBR via

Religious groups are petitioning the Supreme Court for relief from President Biden's COVID vaccine mandate on non-government organizations, which is now due to take effect in two weeks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ea0boT via

United Airlines is being sued by thousands of its own employees after its CEO threatened to fire them for pursuing religious exemptions to the company's vaccine mandate.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qcPIyD via

Pastor Corey Brooks is spending the next few months camping out atop a building on Chicago’s South Side, braving the frigid, unforgiving air and foregoing the comforts of his home — all for an incredible cause. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e6WTD6 via

Former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen were in Mayfield, Kentucky on Saturday to serve along with Samaritan's Purse, the Christian humanitarian group led by Franklin Graham. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GTIAOs via

A group of Maryland police officers are getting much-deserved attention and praise after diving into frigid waters to save the life of a terrified woman whose car plunged into a river. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3FdoDl8 via

Residents in Mayfield, Kentucky are still struggling with the aftermath of devastating tornadoes that tore through the area on December 10.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3qbulxA via

The nonprofit group Wreaths Across America is guilty of “carpet-bombing” the country’s 155 national cemeteries with “Christian gang signs.” That is according to the leader of a group opposed to faith-based military observances. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3H0Dtfz via

A federal appeals court on Friday reinstated the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses with at least 100 employees. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3E6NVjK via

A communion table featuring Michelangelo's "The Last Supper" was spared even though the rest of a Mayfield, Kentucky church building was badly damaged when a tornadic storm struck the community on Dec. 10, killing eight people.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3J1m1JC via

Social media giant Twitter suspended the account of a policy director at a pro-family think tank late Tuesday for calling on state governors to "prohibit the chemical castration and surgical mutilation of children with gender dysphoria." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3E8CXKt via

A Christian photographer and blogger could be forced to pay up to $100,000 in fines, get tossed in jail for up to a year, and have her business license revoked if she refuses to create photos and blogs for same-sex weddings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3e8hd6J via

Haitian police spokesman Gary Desrosiers said Thursday that a kidnapping gang has released all remaining hostages from an Ohio-based missionary group. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3q2GYex via

Despite losing his home, his wallet, and all of his possessions in last weekend’s devastating tornados, Tommy Jackson still believes the Lord was “watching over” him. He discovered something deeply important amid the piles of destruction: his family Bible — and that’s not all. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Ea4laW via

The tornado outbreak last weekend was the worst in a decade and has left Kentucky with a long road to recovery.  To make matters worse, more storms struck again over the last few days.  The deadly weather has brought dangerous tornadoes to the Midwest and plains states which experts say rare for December.  The latest storms killed five more people and left a path of destruction across the region and more than 400,000 power outages.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3q40Y0c via

Although his birthday is still a few days away, 60-year-old Harley Kelso knows what he's getting from his sister. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3F7wIrs via

The Museum of the Bible and Grammy-award-winning Australian duo for KING & COUNTRY, led by brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, have teamed up to share a classic Christmas story that offers viewers an exciting cinematic experience. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/325PEIC via

Praise leader Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" tour brought hope to so many Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic as the world struggled with restrictions, isolation, and loneliness. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3F2C737 via

A rural community in Kentucky is barely recognizable after a deadly tornado struck on Friday night, but one church's cross stands amid the rubble as a pillar of hope and a reminder that God will see residents through this tragedy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dWt33P via

By Alan Rappeport from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3qh130T

Residents in Mayfield, KY held a candlelight vigil Tuesday night for the lost and grieving after the deadliest outbreak of tornadoes in U.S. history tore through six states last weekend.  CBN's Operation Blessing is on the scene in Kentucky, coordinating efforts from Bowling Green, and working with church partners to deliver food, water, and other necessities to those affected by the storms. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IS4FP3 via

By Jonathan Abrams from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3IOBgFD

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, one of the largest evangelical college campus ministries in the country, is helping Greek Life students approach pledging, community and accountability from a Christian perspective. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33zn0R7 via

A Virginia hospital was found in contempt of court Monday for blocking an ICU patient's right to allow her doctor to try the drug Ivermectin in a last attempt to treat her case of COVID-19.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yqLabI via

Pastor Louis Giglio recently delivered a striking message warning the global Church to prepare for Jesus's return by sharing the Gospel, letting go of offenses, and remaining alert.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3sl9bjB via

Tuesday marks day four of clean-up and recovery in the country's heartland after 44 killer tornadoes ripped through nine states over the weekend. Kentucky was the hardest hit with at least 74 people killed. Across five states, the death toll is nearing 90 with more than 100 people still unaccounted for.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3m4QRHo via

By Kyle Buchanan from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3DUbFr0

Sitting among rubble, the roof of his home a victim to one of the dozens of tornados that violently whipped through Kentucky, Jordan Baize played praise music into the somber air. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dSeCOu via

By Jim Windolf and John Koblin from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3s3UP6T

The legal wrangling between USA Gymnastics and the victims of sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar, among others, is over. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oPCRTr via

The University of Pennsylvania's transgender swimmer Lia Thomas is continuing to break female swim records during competitions despite rising tensions among teammates. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/321zT5i via

The wife of a Kentucky man trapped under a collapsed candle factory recalled the harrowing moments during which she prayed with her husband over the phone, telling him to “keep fighting,” and that God would “work it out.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oQL1uR via

President Joe Biden is hitting new lows for his handling of crime, gun violence, and especially the economy, according to a new poll from ABC News and Ipsos released Sunday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31XKs9U via

The search for victims continues after a weekend swarm of dozens of tornadoes left of a path of destruction through five states.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ynRJvN via

By Julie Bosman, Amy Harmon and Albert Sun from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3m1maTj

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) announced Friday that he plans to introduce legislation to withhold federal funds from cities that permit people who are not citizens to vote. His move came just one day after the New York City Council voted to give non-citizens the right to vote in local elections. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ynMiN9 via

The New York Police Department (NYPD) released nail-biting video footage Tuesday showing officers scrambling to rescue an individual trapped in a vehicle overtaken by flames. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3IMaWvC via

By The New York Times from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33mKgl9

By Elian Peltier from NYT Books https://ift.tt/3dLC2Fc

An outpouring of prayers have been shared on social media as recovery efforts continue following devastating tornadoes that destroyed homes and businesses in multiple counties across western and central Kentucky on Friday.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3DRVnyW via

A mother is eternally grateful for a random stranger — an “angel in a pickup truck” — who recently saved her son’s life after the little boy choked on a piece of hard candy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EPn7Wi via

Right now, there is a concerted effort to change the American public's attitude towards psychedelic drugs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3lYG6X8 via

By J. David Goodman from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3oHSFIc

By Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3DOgbY2

An Alabama woman who came close to death as she battled COVID-19 in the hospital for 147 grueling days believes God sent her a sign during the harrowing ordeal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dFo5sb via

By Lauren Sloss from NYT Travel https://ift.tt/3rUGr0B

Tornadoes and a powerful storm system swept through parts of the Midwest and South Friday night, leaving several dead and dozens injured, and causing serious damage. And the death toll could go significantly higher. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dJLrx0 via

In this time of deep division in our country, there can be a tendency to sense there's no hope in Washington, D.C. However, one ministry is working hard to defeat that feeling. Their mission is simple – provide prayer and pastoral support for all those God has put in office.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rVDayb via

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that Texas abortion providers can sue in lower courts to block the state's ban on most abortions, but the justices allowed the law to remain in effect as the case moves forward. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oJcH52 via

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier as surging costs for food, energy, housing and other items left Americans enduring their highest annual inflation rate in 39 years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rV4lJm via

By Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3y6mZ2d

Men and women who are serving life sentences in prison got the opportunity to see their children and even give them Christmas gifts – thanks to God Behind Bars, a ministry that "sets inmates on a journey to reconnect with their family through Christ and help them follow Him." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3rYuNSq via

By Livia Albeck-Ripka from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3GzzUwj

America began bidding farewell to former Kansas Republican Sen. Bob Dole Thursday while his body lay in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3GurO8j via

A state panel agreed Monday to spend nearly $2 million to settle two federal lawsuits brought against the University of Iowa in 2017 for kicking some Christian groups off campus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dBHTg5 via

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar was immediately taken into custody Thursday after a federal jury convicted him of downloading and possessing child pornography. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3oF5Ppl via

By Victoria Petersen from NYT Food https://ift.tt/31xpC11

By Alexandra Stevenson and Cao Li from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3pJnpaM

An Ohio Dunkin' Donuts employee and her three children received the ultimate Christmas gift – a fully furnished home – thanks to the kindness of a loyal customer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dDsCLP via

By Jesus Jiménez from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/308MseN

By Charles M. Blow from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/31MQ86b

By Mike Ives from NYT New York https://ift.tt/31H5R6K

By Stephen Castle from NYT World https://ift.tt/3oz3Tyx

Christmas carolers intent on belting out some melodious, holiday cheer on Sunday were met with a ghastly disruption, the purported placement of a noise machine intended to obliterate their seasonal ballads. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3Ivsn3s via

By Giulia Heyward from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3ovQAyO

By Emily Flitter from NYT Business https://ift.tt/304oJw9

By Alice Callahan from NYT Well https://ift.tt/3xEUs3C

By Roni Caryn Rabin from NYT Health https://ift.tt/3Gl2Xnc

A former student of the Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) in San Jose, California claims the district has gone so woke, it even endorsed a document instructing students on how to put a "hex" on those who say "all lives matter." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3EBMaw2 via

By Juston Jones and Jenny Gross from NYT World https://ift.tt/3Dw8KEG

By Tom Mashberg from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3rHOZYA

By Vanessa Friedman from NYT Style https://ift.tt/3lELK0k

By Ben Sisario from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3pwO5eP

By Alyssa Lukpat from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3EuKvIw

By Maggie Haberman and Noah Weiland from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/3lFDihq

By Cade Metz and Neal E. Boudette from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3orQzvV

By Joe Drape from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3EutVZp

By A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3dqnkD7

By Lindsay Zoladz from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/3Duq64M

By Isaac Aronow and Doug Mennella from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3GiSfh6

By Megan Specia and Isabella Kwai from NYT World https://ift.tt/31tzeKc