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In the age of information and artificial intelligence, smartphones are at the center of our culture, and that comes with serious challenges and concerns, especially for kids whose minds are still developing.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/T1HhjE7 via

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has agreed to pay more than $6 million to settle a lawsuit over its role in assisting pro-Palestinian protestors who blocked Jewish students and faculty from large areas of campus and critical campus buildings.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VANdYly via

Summertime means Vacation Bible School for many churches across the country. For more than a hundred years, VBS has provided children a week-long, faith-based experience combining learning with fun and fellowship.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4Rvsb8H via

A Maryland pastor who has led a small Hispanic congregation since 2015 is being held at a detention center in Louisiana after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested him last week.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/93Xl0Wo via

Evangelist Ray Comfort is very literally thanking the Lord for the safety of his wife and staff after a man armed with a knife was arrested for allegedly sneaking into his ministry warehouse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wD2yfVA via

A bi-vocational pastor in Louisiana says he was fired from his second job as a librarian because he declined to use the preferred pronouns of a co-worker. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UwEL7IR via

This year is shaping up to be a bad one for Planned Parenthood. The abortion giant has closed more than two dozen abortion facilities across the country, citing, in some cases, funding concerns caused by new federal regulations that prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sFNXRZ5 via

Officials are planning to charge a man with terrorism and multiple counts of assault with intent to murder after he stabbed 11 people at a Walmart store in Michigan over the weekend. The incident could have been much worse had it not been for the heroic interventions of bystanders. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5gIshDa via

The story of a teenager who fell through the ice in 2015, was under water for 15 minutes, and was clinically dead for over an hour before miraculously being brought back to life has captivated audiences. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7pnrYAO via

An Oregon mom is now free to begin the process of adopting from the state's foster care system after officials initially denied her application because she refused to promote gender ideology in her home, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has ruled.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/X4JqWPl via

Hundreds of prison inmates at a Mississippi correctional facility praised Jesus and were touched by "the presence of God" earlier this month. As a result, more than 100 incarcerated men gave their lives to Jesus, and more than 50 took part in a spontaneous water baptism, a national prison ministry reports.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pRmf4Fi via

A new investigation reveals China may have had access into sensitive U.S. military systems for over a decade thanks to a major federal contractor. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NdOja5h via

Christian summer camps are seeing record demand as families try to break from screens and reconnect with faith. At places like River Valley Ranch in Maryland, faith and adventure go hand in hand, offering kids more than just a week of fun.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BHaZ5nf via

Just days after Cara Kernodle shared her moving testimony with CBN News, the mother, whose daughter, Xana, was murdered Nov. 13, 2022, along with three other University of Idaho students, joined affected family members and friends in delivering victim impact statements. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FqxTco4 via

Attorney General Pam Bondi is defending her decision to withhold certain files pertaining to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is furthering her accusations against the Obama administration. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ojn7Drg via

Almost 200 people were baptized during a Sunday night worship service and a planned outdoor event hosted by Manna Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GDnZrM8 via

Columbia University is taking action to punish nearly 80 students involved in disruptive, anti-Israel protests. The disciplinary actions reportedly include suspensions, expulsions, and even revoking some degrees. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FmPqyx via

In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder has announced that she and her family are moving out of California and relocating to Tennessee as they plan to expand the franchise in the Volunteer State.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0HEXZzF via

For more than two years, a Christian coffee shop in Colorado founded to help the homeless with job training and social mobility has faced a barrage of protests from communists and LGBTQ protesters. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8f5CzvS via

In just the last year, a set of triplets has exploded on social media reaching more than 355,000 followers. The Helms brothers from Denver, North Carolina, are using Instagram to pray, have fun and tell people about Jesus.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GhxHwym via

The death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner has stunned the world with many taking to social media to mourn the 54 year old actor.  Warner, who played teen Theo Huxtable on the popular series "The Cosby Show," died in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica Sunday while vacationing with family. Meanwhile, tributes from co-stars and other celebrities are pouring in for the beloved actor.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cnYRtJ9 via

A former New York City police officer has transitioned from fighting crime on the streets to battling spiritual evil. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZTtHmB7 via

Whether it's fear, feeling unqualified or trying to avoid offense, few Christians follow Jesus's command to share the faith with others. One Texas-based ministry is seeing tremendous results helping Bible-believing Christians boldly embrace the call of evangelism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NHS5XQE via

This year's Harvest Crusade saw thousands give their lives to Jesus Christ on Saturday during the one-night special event held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7ToyKFi via

House Republicans have laid the groundwork for a vote calling for the release of the Epstein files within 30 days.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IhkYfev via

A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystanders to attack the driver, authorities said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VXTIK0Y via

An ex-LGBT activist in Malta who reportedly faces potential prison time after sharing his testimony of leaving behind a gay lifestyle to follow Christ continues to face his years-long court battle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Yxh7UDq via

Painstaking recovery efforts for the more than 100 people lost in the deadly floods in Texas Hill Country continued this week despite heavy rainfall in the area. Search teams combed through the area surrounding the Guadalupe River in search of any signs of life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9Rd58JA via

An ex-LGBT activist in Malta who reportedly faces potential prison time after sharing his testimony of leaving behind a gay lifestyle to follow Christ continues to face his years-long court battle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mca4Vpu via

A genuine spiritual outpouring is happening among Gen Z this summer as thousands are hearing the gospel message, making professions of faith in Jesus Christ, and answering the call to ministry.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kGes0Sv via

From the White House to the Pentagon and even the Office of Personnel Management, the Trump administration is finding multiple ways to make good on campaign promises to honor a core value woven into the fabric of America's foundation – freedom of religious expression. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VMhFIni via

The Loudoun County Public Schools system in Virginia has once again found itself at the center of controversy. This time it's over a recorded locker room conversation and the resulting disciplinary actions that have drawn scrutiny from the state attorney general's office and federal agencies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gSx2ZlX via

The Loudoun County Public Schools system in Virginia has once again found itself at the center of controversy. This time it's over a recorded locker room conversation and the resulting disciplinary actions that have drawn scrutiny from the state attorney general's office and federal agencies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/O50uaHV via

The winner of New York's Democratic primary says, if elected mayor of the city, he'll arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he ever sets foot in the city. Socialist Zohran Mamdani also stands accused of supporting antisemitism. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UXcHOd3 via

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track - and to go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3PXnMz6 via

HUNTINGTOWN, Maryland – It's the country's fastest-growing sport with almost 20 million Americans playing pickleball. And now, churches are tapping into its popularity.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gDrGTXd via

Olympic silver medalist MyKayla Skinner Harmer is speaking out, backing activist and former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines’ opposition to biological men competing in women’s sports. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GMVD4tI via

President Donald Trump is reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the day a failed assassin attempted to end his life at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, saying he is confident it was God who saved him for a “righteous purpose.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1KemvfQ via

Two women died Sunday at a church in Lexington, Kentucky, in a shooting rampage that began when a state trooper was wounded after making a traffic stop. The suspect in both shootings was also killed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dHSNgWX via

Actor Kirk Cameron believes many pastors and Christians today can learn a lesson or two from individuals like President Donald Trump and prolific podcaster Joe Rogan. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mBEWDgA via

The Internal Revenue Service says pastors may now freely discuss politics from the pulpit without losing their tax-exempt status. The move provides an exemption to the Johnson Amendment, a 70-year-old tax provision that forbids all 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations from endorsing or opposing political candidates.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cJYRvuT via

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to visit Texas Friday for a firsthand look at the areas devastated by catastrophic flooding. But amid the tragedy have also come amazing stories of survival. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KfrRlwv via

A preacher who led a small Hispanic church in Florida has been deported to Guatemala after two decades on American soil. The 42-year-old immigrant is married with five children. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kL2lsqM via

The people of Kerrville, Texas, are mourning the lives lost as they continue searching for victims of the catastrophic floods. At least 120 people are dead and 150 are missing. Volunteers from across the country are gathering together to help the grieving community. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/eWX6Afw via

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shared a staggering new number on Tuesday evening, revealing that more than 160 people are still missing after the state's catastrophic floods. At least 110 people are now known to have been killed by the disaster. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Sdpgo5v via

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shared a staggering new number on Tuesday evening, revealing that more than 160 people are still missing after the state's catastrophic floods. At least 110 people are now known to have been killed by the disaster. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nfy8M0k via

A new survey of Americans suggests that faith-driven families don't just survive hardships, they often thrive in them. More importantly, it appears their faith — and the hardship — are both essential to their flourishing over time. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3HACxwZ via

When the media reported the tragic news that Camp Mystic director Dick Eastland died trying to save kids amid catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding, Dr. Jim Denison was heartbroken but unsurprised. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/m2XQebU via

The July 4th flash floods in Texas have now claimed the lives of more than 100 people, and search and rescue teams are still combing through miles of debris for those still missing.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZxHJY4u via

Baylor University has announced it has received a nearly $650,000 grant from a progressive foundation to help foster LGBTQ "inclusion and belonging in the church," and many are accusing the Christian university of aligning with values that contradict the Bible. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2G6TOIZ via

As the search continues for the dozens of people still missing in central Texas after devastating floods pounded the region, the director of Camp Mystic is being hailed as a hero for giving his life as he attempted to save others.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/pDQhMrH via

Rescuers are still searching for victims of the flash floods in central Texas after the disaster took the lives of more than 82 people, leaving dozens still missing. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in less than an hour early Friday morning, sweeping through campgrounds, including a Christian summer camp where 750 children slept.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Te0k4pY via

A woman is taking action against her former employer over the claim that she was fired for misgendering a fellow employee. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RCcNEWY via

On Sunday, families and rescuers combed through muddy wreckage and stepped into water-stained cabins at Camp Mystic, a Christian all-girls summer camp devastated by sudden flash floods that have claimed at least 70 lives across central Texas. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/04oR7SA via

Officials say the death toll from flash flooding in central Texas has risen to 32. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said at a press conference late Saturday that 14 of the victims were children. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uYhd4M6 via

Pastor JP Pokluda has had a front-row seat to revival, traveling American college campuses and watching young people come to Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/X4lCsYg via

The majority of Americans support “allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that refer to Jesus,” according to the Pew Research Center, a respected data and research firm. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yncVpCj via

A record-setting 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday this year, the most ever recorded for Independence Day.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NdZ941o via

As we celebrate our country's independence and freedom, there's perhaps no greater symbol than the American flag, often called the Star Spangled Banner. Today, the original flag, which served as the inspiration for Francis Scott Key and the National Anthem, sits in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. and how it got there is an interesting story. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3v7bXKP via

The 4th of July makes us think of our independence and freedoms. But when our Founders came up with the First Amendment, were they trying to keep government free from religion? Or religion free from government?   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mJX2tUL via

In another settlement victory for the Trump administration, the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) has agreed to no longer allow transgender-identifying biological men to compete in women's sports.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FEebaHB via

Dr. Pamela Pyle wasn’t a believer when she started her career in medicine, but a series of supernatural events changed that reality. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3yfpNjz via

In a stunning twist, the man accused of murdering four Idaho college students has pleaded guilty to the crimes, avoiding the death penalty. The plea deal drew mixed reactions from the victims' families and leaves some unanswered questions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Vh6LgI9 via

John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, wasn’t always a believer in the supernatural. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0LUQIqR via

Every Fourth of July, America celebrates the freedoms that our country holds dear, and we honor those who gave their lives to secure our liberty. In Colonial Williamsburg, visitors can relive the spirit of independence that sparked our great nation, as Thomas Jefferson still walks the streets with the help of a troupe of reenactors, historians, and storytellers. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GiU6IKu via

When Elon Musk purchased Twitter in 2022, he claimed that battling the proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the platform was a top priority. Then, last year, he said X does more to fight child exploitation “than any other platform by far.” But it doesn’t seem the facts back him up. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/q1Zmehu via

The priority to build more ships for America's national security now has official endorsement from Congress. New bipartisan legislation warns the U.S. ship-building industry has been dangerously neglected, and the only way to counter Beijing's growing dominance at sea is to reinvest in this critical sector. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mxhgSjY via

Nearly 96% of deaf individuals in the U.S. are not connected to a church, but one Texas congregation is working to change that. For the first time in San Antonio, Community Bible Church is launching a deaf-led worship service in American Sign Language (ASL), providing a new way for thousands to experience faith in their heart language. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7SKxloB via

A former member of an alternative rock group has publicly come out as one of the many victims of unwanted advances by the former lead singer of the Newsboys, Michael Tait, saying he also knows details of other serious incidents. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/kYIbTel via

The Spirit of God moved powerfully through salvations, baptisms, and life-changing moments during an outreach at an Oklahoma prison last week. More than 700 inmates worshipped Jesus and were "touched by the presence of God," one of the organizers told CBN News.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/I8EgtNO via

Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to all counts in the killings of four University of Idaho students. A stunning turn after originally pleading not guilty. This latest plea will spare Kohberger from the death penalty. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ldwb7WP via

A Florida man is crediting God and a cross necklace for helping save his life. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hwGpCjX via