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Christians in Tyler, Texas, came together to pray ahead of a festival held Saturday by self-professed Satanists, atheists, heathens, spiritualists, and so-called “other’d folks” who participated in what they dubbed “unbaptisms.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yxRFPZ8 via

A woman who spent years working as a psychic before finding Jesus and renouncing the occult is warning Christians about the spiritual dangers associated with Halloween. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wbBjcoH via

Raising a healthy family today can be a challenge, especially with negative influences in today's culture. Nurturing children makes a big difference and one Florida couple is spreading the word about the importance of doing so God's way.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/A2ihOUD via

A pro-life organization has written a letter to members of Congress demanding the federal government order law enforcement agencies to investigate reports of a secret network smuggling banned abortion pills into U.S. states from Mexico.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UfaCldj via

Social media influencer Oli London has gained millions of followers over the last few years on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, but he shocked the world last week after announcing that he would no longer be living his life as a transgender woman, but instead would embrace his God-given identity as a man.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cePqERn via

“I found myself giving myself to Satan.” That’s not an admission one would expect to hear from a preacher, but Ben Atkins wasn’t always a believer. In fact, the U.K.-based pastor went through quite a harrowing journey — one that took him into the bowels of a Satanic worldview before he discovered hope in Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/H4ao2XI via

A hero was reunited this week with a father and son he helped rescue after their vehicle flipped over last summer and the dad nearly died from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bHUtIzn via

October 28, is National First Responders Day, a time to honor the service and sacrifices of the millions of Americans who jump into action whenever there's an emergency or crisis. Now, Regent University is honoring these public servants with the launch of a 25% tuition discount established exclusively for first responders seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vVSauen via

The Washington state high school football coach who was fired for praying on the field will be reinstated next year. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wCEhxAT via

A Michigan judge announced this week that a man who allegedly shot an elderly pro-life woman while she was handing out pamphlets will go to trial. Richard Harvey, 74, faced Judge Raymond Voet in Ionia County District Court Wednesday after allegedly shooting Joan Jacobsen, 83, in the shoulder last month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/d3B8ahi via

The unauthorized leak of the draft decision that overturned Roe v. Wade put some of the Supreme Court justices at risk of assassination and made them targets of violence, Justice Samuel Alito said Tuesday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jCqL3WB via

Confidence in Christian leaders has waned in recent years, sparked in part by reports of abuse, immorality, and other scandals. One Christian leader says new leadership is needed as he highlights the importance of scripture in shaping who they are.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xtSle5T via

Inflation is about to hit home in yet another assault on family budgets. This time it's due to a chilling increase in heating prices along with expectations for a winter that's colder than normal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/B7ObN9u via

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of contraction and overcoming high inflation and interest rates just as voting begins in midterm elections in which the economy’s health has emerged as a paramount issue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fJBxeTl via

South African entrepreneur Elon Musk delivered a passionate treatise Thursday morning detailing his reasons for buying Twitter, calling the platform “important to the future of civilization” and warning of a “great danger” social media poses to society. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OMSFqwA via

A California appeals court has ruled that David Daleiden and his team of pro-life activists must pay $2.4 million to Planned Parenthood for an undercover investigation that exposed the abortion giant was harvesting and selling baby body parts.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/T0IuADP via

Someone who was hit by the man convicted in last year's Christmas parade crash says the verdict will help all the victims heal. Darrell Brooks was found guilty Wednesday of all 76 charges, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ch3vN5q via

Elon Musk posted video Wednesday showing him strolling into Twitter headquarters ahead of a Friday deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy the company.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/H57GgXJ via

Hobby Lobby has become a multi-billion dollar company and one of the most popular craft store chains in America, which makes its founder’s unique, biblical approach to business deeply compelling. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/48uMfi7 via

Russian officials claim that Ukraine is about to use a dirty bomb in its war with Russia.  But Ukraine and the West say it might actually be a ploy by the Russians to set off their own dirty bomb and then blame Ukraine, giving Vladimir Putin cover to retaliate with nuclear weapons. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wWkMCDT via

Antisemitic banners on a Los Angeles highway are the latest offenses in a surge of hate crimes against Jews. Authorities are investigating who hung the signs on a bridge over the 405 freeway – one of the city's busiest highways. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/D9zETmh via

As Americans struggle with rising food prices Congress is debating a bill that would tackle the farm worker labor shortage and potentially help reduce food costs. It could also help the US avoid becoming a net importer of food, a trend that threatens national security. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5bQPOaC via

The nation's report card is in and it shows students across the country are falling behind in the classroom. A new report out today highlights declining test scores, especially in math and reading. Leading officials are scrambling to find solutions.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6UqVAJT via

A movement of faith, prayer, worship, and celebration occurred in Washington D.C. this weekend as thousands gathered in the nation's capital for Sean Feucht's latest "Let Us Worship" event. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tjr3IRm via

Catholic pro-life activist Mark Houck was raided by the FBI in a massive show of force last month, a raid that sparked fierce criticism and questions about the Biden administration possibly using the FBI for political purposes ahead of a heated election.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uUEYmvA via

A Christian baker has won a legal victory in her battle for religious freedom in California. This week, attorneys from the Thomas More Society secured a First Amendment win in their defense of Cathy Miller, owner of Tastries Bakery in Bakersfield, CA.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ukDcaOJ via

When I was just 20 years old arriving in the city of Los Angeles, it was unbelievable what I saw. For the first time in my life, I saw tents lining the streets, people begging for food and money at stop signs, many of them on drugs and just not mentally there anymore. To be honest, it felt like I was in for a rude awakening.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/tCwKGdA via

Hillsong founder Brian Houston is set to preach at a special event next month in Australia, just weeks before appearing in court for allegedly hiding his father's alleged child abuse.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vcnAEL9 via

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments in the case of a Colorado website designer who says the state violated her First Amendment right to free speech by requiring her to create designs that violate her beliefs about marriage from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EI75iT8 via

Megan Warfield — a firefighter in Baltimore — was nine months pregnant and off-duty when she was in a “significant” car crash that caused her to go into labor. But before tending to her own needs, the 30-year-old first responder leapt to action, helping the other people hurt in the accident. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/X904Zlr via

The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) theological seminary has passed a resolution backing its president's stance that only men can be pastors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/v46QcMV via

The latest wave of the sexual revolution is undeniably targeting children. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xz0kRZ9 via

Members of Congress have introduced a constitutional amendment that would protect a parent's right to "direct the upbringing, education, and care of their children." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/u97Y4Tx via

Top economists this week say it's certain the United States will face a recession in the next year. It's a blow to President Joe Biden, who's making moves to lower gas prices right before the mid-term elections.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QAE1yfS via

Top economists this week say it's certain the United States will face a recession in the next year. It's a blow to President Joe Biden, who's making moves to lower gas prices right before the mid-term elections.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xMlmHZv via

A Texas megachurch has announced it is leaving The United Methodist Church (UMC) without a congregational vote after being a part of the denomination for more than 36 years. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bXDsmat via

A pro-life atheist has been added to the growing list of people being indicted on Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act charges in the post-Roe era. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3MyziuU via

Should Christians avoid Halloween? That’s a question that comes up every year as people of faith grapple with a holiday known for ghosts, ghouls, and the elevation of various evils. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ExgprX3 via

Author and radio talk show host Eric Metaxas warns that America is fast approaching a dangerous cultural tipping point, although he says it's not too late to reverse course. In his new book, Letter to the American Church, Metaxas writes of parallels between today's America and pre-World War II Germany. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zvy0QqV via

President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OwLNa6b via

The non-profit group Baby Steps helps pregnant and parenting student-moms at Auburn University with housing, support, and community. Its goal is to empower them to have their baby and education.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nlsk5PS via

Scott Drew, the head coach for Baylor University's men's basketball team, is known for his faith on and off the court, but he recently spoke out about how "winning the game of life" is more important than any championship title, trophy, or notoriety.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FW4zDIZ via

NEWS ANALYSIS Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the war on pro-life activists, crisis pregnancy centers, and conservative political leaders has ramped up. And now, pro-abortionists have set their sights on Catholic hospitals, demanding they shut down for protecting the unborn.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vzM5cjt via

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many critics of the U.S. Supreme Court decision have argued those fighting for the lives of the unborn don't actually care for the mothers or their babies once the children are born. However, long-time pro-life advocates argue that's simply not the case. This is the story of the work one pro-life ministry has been doing for decades, and how that work is changing in light of the high court's decision.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pZgFv1t via

The nation's first trial over a state's ban on gender-altering procedures for children begins in Arkansas this week.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/eufbCvi via

A Wisconsin pastor is being remembered for his strong faith, leadership, and devotion to family, friends, and his church after he was killed in a deadly accident last week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YHFQlVq via

A California teacher is suing her former employer, claiming she was harassed and wrongfully terminated because she refused to read children's books promoting same-sex marriage to children ages one to five years old due to her religious convictions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/c3x5BmO via

A Rhode Island couple went from honeymooners to heroes after saving more than a dozen babies from a burning building while vacationing in Spain.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vrkTfd9 via

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is pushing LGBTQ ideology, sex changes, polyamorous relationships, and even the occult to young people all on American tax dollars, a national prayer organization reports.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/w5NDqPg via

The largest school district in Maryland saw a 582% increase in the number of students identifying as non-binary over two years, according to a district official.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sOLYd35 via

A Virginia ex-abortionist has a strong message for women who are struggling with the regret and trauma of having an abortion as well as physicians who have performed abortions – no one is beyond the grace, mercy, and forgiveness of God. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pxYZCi6 via

A divided jury spared Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz the death penalty Thursday for killing 17 people at a Parkland high school in 2018, sending him to prison for the rest of his life in a decision that left many families of the victims angered, baffled and in tears. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7vzW8LK via

Five people were killed by a shooter who opened fire along a walking trail in North Carolina’s capital city on Thursday and eluded officers for hours before he was cornered in a home and arrested, police said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qJgYi50 via

The Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v EPA delivered a major blow to the federal bureaucracy and may transform the way presidents and Congress operate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/TDI3fQd via

While some churches across the country are shaking off the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey of pastors reveals the troubled economy is now having an adverse financial effect on their churches as well.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7qWefrc via

A Starbucks employee’s heartwarming decision to purportedly pray with someone in the drive-thru line left one Arkansas woman in awe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jZEC7PX via

U.S. consumer prices shot up 8.2% in September, compared to a year earlier, according to the government's latest monthly consumer price index out today. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Hrvx067 via

Any Americans hoping for relief from months of punishing inflation might not see much in Thursday’s government report on price increases in September. Measures of “core” inflation, which are closely watched because they exclude volatile food and energy costs, are expected to return to a four-decade peak. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iW7fJQv via

A Connecticut jury has ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay $965 million to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims’ relatives and an FBI agent. They said Jones turned their loss and trauma into years of torment by promoting the lie that the rampage was a hoax. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/TWlKsXS via

Two families who lost their teenagers to suicide have filed a lawsuit against e-commerce giant Amazon, accusing the company of selling so-called "suicide kits" containing a food preservative that is fatal at high levels of purity. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vbL3WnF via

A former United States ambassador for religious freedom says Chase Bank abruptly closed an account associated with his nonpartisan, faith-based nonprofit organization with little explanation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UuWVl7 via

A couple who were preparing to abort their unborn child are crediting embattled pro-life activist Mark Houck with helping change their minds while also stopping them from a lifetime of regret. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zdowSjD via

All charges against Rock Church International Pastor John Blanchard for his alleged involvement in soliciting sex with a minor were dismissed Tuesday after a request from Chesterfield County prosecutors.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wbiQ8pP via

Culture has crossed the rubicon when it becomes unacceptable to say there are two sexes, male and female. And yet, that’s an increasingly common sentiment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0gz9FRU via

The U.S.'s third largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy. Both sides will return to the bargaining table before that happens.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NHckpQ5 via

A celebrity makeup artist is sharing how God healed him, saved him, and set him free from homosexuality after suffering from a life-threatening traumatic brain injury that left him in a coma for nearly four weeks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/quwxzAS via

Pastor Tim Remington had a shattered shoulder, a collapsed lung, burns throughout his body, and a bullet lodged in his skull. It all began when Tim walked out of his church and into the crosshairs of a deranged gunman. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NBwydkz via

Imagine showing up to work on a Friday morning and having a stranger approach you and tell you he wants to bless you with $4,000–no strings attached.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NaRL6Bo via

Following the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the Georgia Department of Revenue announced that residents can claim a personal exemption of $3,000 for each unborn child.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/J8OiYkg via

It's a biblical tradition that goes back thousands of years. The Bible's Old Testament contains many references to reading the Bible aloud at public gatherings. The ritual was designed to remind Israel of God's law, instill a life of obedience, and ensure the nation's divine blessing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FsJXDze via

A Christian who was employed by Miami-Dade County in Florida was reportedly fired for expressing his opinion online. Now he has filed a federal lawsuit against the county for its "use of its dangerous 'mute' button to silence religious speech," according to court documents.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RgHaNGi via

Just weeks after facing intense uproar, executives with the Vanderbilt Pediatric Gender Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee, have agreed to pause all transgender surgeries on minors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6uDQxKi via

Are the end times upon us? That’s the question pastor and author Dr. Michael Youssef is asking in his latest book, “Is The End Near?: What Jesus Told Us About the Last Days.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/j48r3l6 via

Colorado Christian baker Jack Phillips is back in court again. This time for choosing not to make a cake celebrating a gender transition. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qBH7jiI via

Anti-Jewish hate seems more common in big European cities or in New York City. But as the threat of antisemitism grows right here in the United States, college campuses are the new breeding ground for anti-Israel, anti-Jewish bias. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aXZznFI via

President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana under federal law, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/df3mKzh via

A New Jersey church’s incredible effort to serve its community is inspiring hearts and minds, helping families thrive, and creating a blueprint for how houses of worship can serve people with special needs. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZdXAFuY via

A Florida man nicknamed “Chainsaw” recounted his daring decision to boldly brave Hurricane Ian to try to save lives. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LsSIHEd via

The destruction of property and the impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in Florida remains at a severe level after Hurricane Ian made landfall 10 days ago.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/taHQXGb via

In the early 2000s, when American troops began fighting what became a 20-year War on Terror, there was little understanding of the causes and potential impact of traumatic brain injuries. For many dedicated warriors, these invisible wounds have become a haunting and painful reminder of their time on the battlefield. Now the Pentagon is addressing traumatic brain injuries with screening and treatment. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZSi2rdL via

At least 66 abortion clinics across 15 states have stopped performing abortions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to a new report released Thursday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5bBd32J via

Just over a week since Hurricane Ian slammed into the Southwest Florida coast, thousands of people are displaced and struggling to make it through. President Biden toured the damage Wednesday, meeting with Gov. Ron DeSantis.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RqzDfxI via

President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild. Biden comforted local residents alongside Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 foe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jhBuwdJ via

After a lengthy legal battle, a Texas judge can continue opening his courtroom proceedings with prayer, according to a split ruling from a New Orleans-based appeals court. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1t5LMYo via

Media pundits and conservative organizations are warning that political violence against conservatives in the U.S. is escalating. In recent weeks, pro-life groups have been firebombed, an 18-year-old Republican man was murdered in North Dakota, and a young black Republican was beaten in Massachusetts for protesting that murder.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BeqXZPz via

"If you want something done, ask a woman." Former South Carolina Governor and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley says that famous quote from British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is the inspiration behind and the title of her new book. It features 10 extraordinary women who, like Haley, overcame incredible obstacles to achieve their dreams. Women like Israel's first female Prime Minister Golda Meir to the "Iron Lady" herself – Margaret Thatcher. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gfSB1l3 via

A New York judge has ruled that people in polyamorous relationships are entitled to the same legal protections as married people. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/CgW16F7 via

"The economic situation continues to deteriorate. We've had 8 consecutive quarters of real incomes declining for families in this country and that amounts to nearly a $5,000 paycut for families," said Joel Griffith with the Heritage Foundation.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8vcx1lD via

Elon Musk wants Twitter again — and Twitter is game. The billionaire Tesla CEO has proposed to buy the company at the originally agreed-on price of $44 billion, bringing the tumultuous, monthslong saga another step closer to a conclusion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rv1VpQj via

As California's drought deepens, Elaine Moore’s family is running out of an increasingly precious resource: water. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EWMgX2h via

A Virginia fishing sea captain is sharing the miraculous story of how the Holy Spirit kept him and his boatmate alive while lost at sea–surviving the open ocean, hypothermia, nearly drowning, and the chance of being eaten alive by sharks. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Kfg9svw via

CBN's Operation Blessing has been on the ground in Florida, working with churches in several communities to distribute hurricane disaster relief. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Hnp6Az1 via

More than 20,000 women from around the world recently converged on the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta for the final Woman Thou Art Loosed Conference. While it marked the end of an era, many say the legacy of the global women's movement will live on for years to come. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XLSlqkd via

A public school in central Vermont is facing scorn after displacing the athletes of the girls’ volleyball team from their own locker room so a transgender player can use the space instead. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vjULsK8 via

An independent investigation into the scandals that erupted in the National Women’s Soccer League found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic in the sport, impacting multiple teams, coaches and players. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pqiUjxO via

Jews in the US are becoming more concerned for their safety and for good reason. In addition to growing violence, a new way of targeting them is underway.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9cCT37Q via

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that would make California a sanctuary state for children seeking transgender medical treatment – even without their parent's permission. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rpAPNjt via

With horoscopes, witchcraft, and the occult seemingly increasing in their presence and prevalence, some might wonder why these practices — traditions the Bible condemns — are ever-present. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/O1d47IT via

Evangelist Franklin Graham's "God Loves You" tour closed out in Minnesota this weekend, with more than 50,000 people hearing the life-changing message of the Gospel during the six-city tour.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NptdQAr via

Days after Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, the dangers persisted, and even worsened in some places.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/j4su78H via

Days after Hurricane Ian carved a path of destruction from Florida to the Carolinas, the dangers persisted, and even worsened in some places.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yRtVE4g via

Rescuers searched for survivors among the ruins of Florida's flooded homes from Hurricane Ian while authorities in South Carolina waited for daylight to assess damage from its strike there as the remnants of one of the strongest and costliest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. continued to push north.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oGHzbvs via