Author: Erick Neuman
Hundreds of Christians from various denominations in Tennessee gathered together to pray and seek God, believing for a move by His Spirit that will ultimately “transform” families, cities, the Volunteer State, and the nation. A 30-day prayer and fasting initiative, called Pray4TN, launched on July 1 and concluded over the weekend on August 2nd. Organizers told CBN News in an emailed statement that while similar events have been held before, this year’s timing was critical. “It’s a time at the beginning of the TN government’s fiscal year when we focus on praying for our government leaders, humbling ourselves and repenting…
A new museum in Williamsburg, VA, is shedding light on the complicated history of slavery in America. The Williamsburg Bray School is believed to be the oldest known schoolhouse for enslaved children. It became one of several schools set up across the colonies by the Bray Associates, a missionary arm of the Anglican church. Students were taught to read so they could practice the faith of the Church of England, also known as Anglicanism, Virginia’s official religion at the time. “We know that they had books made and shipped here to the Williamsburg Bray School,” Jennifer Wilkoski, director of Architectural…
A Seattle congregation is pledging to stand with the family of a member who was gunned down outside their church site last week. Sunday night, hundreds came to a vigil outside the Pursuit Northwest church to remember Christopher “LeBron” Castleberry. The 28-year-old newlywed was murdered in a shooting at a youth barbecue he attended with his wife and son. An estimated 30 bullets were shot into the crowd in the church parking lot. Earlier this year, violent protestors invaded a worship event hosted by the same church. Organizers say all the violence and hatred won’t stop them from spreading the…
Author Andrew Klavan is on a mission to find “God in the literature of darkness.” According to a description of his new book, “The Kingdom of Cain: Finding God in the Literature of Darkness,” Klavan explores “human nature to discover how we might find joy and beauty in the world while still being clear-eyed about the evil found in it.” It’s a confrontation with the reality that evil is a very much a part of life; yet, through the power of God, one can see past the haze of wickedness and iniquity to discern and experience peace and truth. That’s…
As the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration continues, concern over certain cases is growing, specifically for long-term pastors as well as Christian asylum seekers from Iran. The latest case involves Maryland Pastor Daniel Fuentes Espinal from Honduras. While he is accused of overstaying his visa by 25 years, many in Easton, MD, call him a law-abiding member of the community who deserves fair treatment and the opportunity to remain free. Residents and supporters recently took to the streets to protest the arrest of the 54-year-old pastor. ICE agents detained Fuentes Espinal, who pastors at Jesus te Ama Iglesia del…
Dolores ‘Dodie’ Osteen, the mother of Houston-based minister Joel Osteen, has passed away at the age of 91, according to Joel. Dodie Osteen, alongside her husband John, founded Lakewood Church back in 1959. Joel Osteen announced on social media that his mother passed away of natural causes, peacefully at her home. “It is with a heavy heart that Victoria and I, along with our family, announce the passing of our cherished mother and grandmother, Dolores “Dodie” Osteen,” he wrote on Instagram. “She was the beloved matriarch of Lakewood Church, an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and a…
WASHINGTON – Make America Fit Again. That’s the goal behind President Trump’s latest executive order that reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools. “This is a wonderful tradition, and we’re bringing it back,” said Trump Thursday at the White House signing of the executive order. A rite of passage for public school kids for decades, the Presidential Fitness Test was established in 1956 but phased out during the Obama administration. It gauges fitness with a one-mile run, sit-ups, and stretching. The executive order also expands the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. Golf Great Bryson DeChambeau is the…
WASHINGTON – 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. A new book by Clare Morell, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones, shows families how they can ditch smartphones and screens. “Most of the parenting books on technology kind of accept this premise that at some point your child will get a smartphone and social media, so here’s how to mitigate the damage,” said Morell in an interview with…
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. As CBN News reported, pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests paralyzed campuses across the U.S. in 2024 even as Israel fought to rescue hostages who were being held by Hamas terrorists in horrific conditions in Gaza. UCLA was one of more than 10 campuses where violent clashes broke out and dozens of arrests took place. The Becket Fund, a non-profit legal…
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. Excitement filled the air at Kempsville Baptist Church in Virginia Beach on a recent hot Wednesday night in July, as children from kindergarten through 5th grade showed up for their 3rd night of VBS. Bible lessons combined with games, crafts, music and other activities engage the young people while helping them grow in their faith. This year’s focus is magnifying the Lord. Lifeway VBS Specialist Melita Thomas told CBN…