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Evangelical Views Toward Israel Slip to New LowEvangelical Christians are not immune to growing negative sentiment toward Israel among Americans, a new Pew Research Center survey found. While whit…
Good Friday:క్రీస్తు మరణించిన రోజున గుడ్ ఫ్రైడే అని ఎందుకు పిలుస్తున్నాము..? Read moreఅనంతమైన ప్రేమకు సంకేతం గుడ్ ఫ్రైడే.. గుడ్ ఫ్రెడే అంటే శుభశుక్రవారం. ఈరోజున క్రీస్తు యేసు తన ఆత్మను సమర్పించారు. మానవాళిని వారి పాపాల నుంచి క్రీస్తు వ…
యేసుక్రీస్తు కేవలము యూదుల కొరకు మాత్రమే ఈ లోకమునకు వచ్చాడా?మతోన్మాదులు, క్రీస్తు విరోధులు బైబిల్ నందలి వారికి నచ్చిన వచనాలను పట్టుకొని, వక్రీకరించి యేసుక్రీస్తు కేవలం యూదుల కొరకు మాత్రమే వచ్చాడని, మన భారతీయుల…
గల్ఫ్‌లోని తెలుగు క్రైస్తవ సమాజం క్రిస్మస్ వేడుకలు జరుపుకుంటున్నారుల్ఫ్ ప్రాంతం అంతటా ఉన్న తెలుగు క్రైస్తవులు ప్రత్యేక ప్రార్థనలు, కీర్తనలు మరియు సామూహిక సమావేశాలతో క్రిస్మస్ పండుగను జరుపుకున్నారు. యూఏఈ, సౌదీ అరేబియా…
చనిపోయిన తరువాత మనం ఆత్మలుగా ఉంటామా, లేక శరీరములను…పునరుత్థానము అనేది యేసయ్య, క్రైస్తవులకు చేయబడిన ముఖ్యమైన వాగ్ధానం. అయితే చాలా మంది క్రైస్తవులలో మనం చనిపోయిన తరువాత ఏ విధముగా రూపాంతరము చెందుతాము అన్…
యేసయ్య ధర్మశాస్త్రం కొట్టివేసాడా? లేక నేరవేర్చాడా?ధర్మశాస్త్రమునైనను ప్రవక్తల వచనములనైనను కొట్టి వేయవచ్చితినని తలంచవద్దు; నెరవేర్చుటకే గాని కొట్టి వేయుటకు నేను రాలేదు. మత్తయి 5:17:
The prodigal son’s father: A reflection of God’s unconditional loveFather’s Day means different things to different people. For some, it's a day to celebrate. For others, it's a quiet ache or a painful reminder. Whet…
Mumbai Faith Leaders Urge Police to Protect Christian Prayer Meetings from Rising ThreatsChristian leaders and representatives from several faith communities have appealed to Mumbai police to take firm action against a growing number of d…
Ōura Church, Nagasaki: The Church Where Japan's Hidden Christians EmergedAs you climb the gentle stone path towards Ōura Church in Nagasaki, Japan, the city's bustle gradually fades behind you.
TCYM Youth Gathering in Hyderabad Encourages Young Catholics to Grow in Faith and LeadershipYoung Catholics of Suraram Parish gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Karunagiri Shrine, for a Telugu Catholic Youth Movement Youth Gathering that…
Hindu mob vandalizes Catholic school in India’s Madhya PradeshA former employee alleged his services were terminated after he refused to convert to Christianity
Supreme Court Hears Archbishop Peter Machado's Plea on Violence Against Christians, Adjourns MatterThe Supreme Court has taken up a petition filed by Archbishop Peter Machado of Bengaluru and others seeking stronger measures to prevent violence aga…
'Discipling is not a technique': Indian theologian calls Asian church leaders to radical accountabilIndian Bible teacher challenged evangelical leaders gathered at a major.Asianmissionsconference toconfront what he pervasivefailure of personal disci…
Church in India calls for National Day of PrayerChristians all over India are preparing for a day of prayer on Sunday, June 28, due to their concern over proposed legislation that could have a nega…
Maharashtra Constitutes Panel to Review ST Reservation Benefits for Religious ConvertsMaharashtra government has constituted committee to examine whether members of Scheduled Tribes (STs) who convert to another religion should continue…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D1729346e-27e2-45f2-9414-087c69265165)
“How Many Roads Must We Walk Down?” — Chhattisgarh’s Christians Plead for Protection as Violence EscChristians in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh are asking a similar question. How many, threats and acts of intimidation must they endure before…
Purnea Bishop Urges Faithful and Reverent Celebration of Sacred LiturgyBishop Francis Tirkey of Purnea called for deeper liturgical formation and faithful adherence to the Church's norms during a day-long seminar on the…
This week in Christian history: Oswald Chambers born; Methodist bishop testifies before CongressThroughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred. Each week marks anniversaries of milestones, t…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dfec0d5b9-f439-4b49-b835-a458a50223f3)
Madhusudan Das: A Christian Servant-Leader and Pride of Utkal, OdishaMadhusudan Das (1848–1934), fondly remembered as “Utkal Gourav” (Pride of Utkal/Odisha), stands as one of the most remarkable Christian figures in mo…
The German Theologian Bringing Protestants and Catholics TogetherEleven American Pentecostal pastors sat nervously with Pope Francis at the Vatican in June 2016. The meeting, arranged by Thomas Schirrmacher, then c…
Court Allows Houston Megachurch to Change Bylaws, Cutting Out Voting MembersEd Young Sr.’s former church, Second Baptist in Houston, won a significant victory in a lawsuit brought by current and former congregants last year t…
Churches Across India Observe National Day of Prayer Against FCRA Amendment Bill, CBCI, NCCI and EFIChristian denominations across India came together on Sunday, 28 June, to observe a National Day of Prayer and Fasting against the proposed Foreign C…
Maharashtra Orders Statewide Audit of Church and Christian Institutional LandThe Maharashtra government has ordered a time-bound, statewide audit of land parcels owned by churches, Christian missionary organisations and relate…-cropped.jpg%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D867be115-6836-445e-b65d-685ca3726267)
Women Pastors Become Key Issue in Southern Baptist Convention DebateThe role of women in church leadership has become one of the most closely watched issues within the Southern BaptistConvention (SBC) as delegates mov…
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