Pastor forgives man after he crashes box truck into church building

A church in North Carolina is picking up the pieces after a half-tonne truck smashed into their building over the weekend. 

Although no one was injured, the church building sustained significant damage. 

Rev. Bienvenido Alegria, pastor of Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Hispana, lives right around the corner from the church. He heard the commotion and immediately ran outside to see what was happening. 

When he arrived, he saw that a box truck had slammed into the wall of their building, leaving a gaping hole. 

From fundamentalism brainwashing to following Jesus: How God transformed Carrie Sheffield's life

Carrie Sheffield's upbringing was anything but normal. She was the fifth of eight children with a violent, mentally ill, street musician father who thought he was a modern-day Mormon prophet destined to become U.S. president someday.

Growing up, Sheffield moved around a lot. They often lived like drifters, camping in sheds, tents and motorhomes. In her lifetime, Carrie attended a total of 17 public schools.

Faith overcomes grief: Mother speaks out after daughter murdered while jogging

The mother of a young woman who was tragically slain while out for a jog is giving Jesus all the glory for helping them get through this unimaginable loss. 

Last month, Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia was found dead after going for a jog on campus. 

How this Canadian artist praises God in hard moments

Canadian singer/songwriter, Emily Ruth is gearing up to release her new single, 'And Yet (I Will Praise)' on Mar. 8.

Writing music for others to hear was never the main goal for her. "I never expected anyone else to hear it, to be honest. It was all very much written as I'm processing my feelings and processing sorrow and waiting and feelings like that and just doing that with God."

"Every time I perform my original music, I just ask God to reveal to me one person, just one person that was impacted," Ruth shares. 

Pope Francis names former judge to investigate Quebec cardinal facing sex allegations

Pope Francis has named a retired Quebec Superior Court judge to investigate allegations of sexual touching against a senior leader of the province's Roman Catholic Church.

In a Feb. 8 mandate letter, Francis asked André Denis to conduct an investigation into "the facts, circumstances and imputability" of the allegations against Cardinal Gérald Lacroix.

The allegations against Lacroix emerged in January when he was named as a perpetrator in a class-action lawsuit alleging sexual assault by clergy and staff who were under the supervision of the Quebec City archdiocese.

Billy Graham's last remaining sibling dies

Billy Graham's last remaining sibling has died. 

Franklin Graham took to social media Friday to announce that Jean Graham Ford passed away on March 1, 2024. 

"My Aunt Jean loved the Lord Jesus Christ, her family, her church and the work of God's people around the world. She along with her husband, Dr. Leighton Ford, was always a great encourager to my father throughout his entire ministry. He sought her counsel on many issues during his lifetime," said Franklin in a post on Facebook. 

Lecrae featuring for KING & COUNTRY release new hope-filled single

Grammy-winning artist Lecrae recently released a new single 'I Still Believe' featuring for KING & COUNTRY. 

The three Christian artists released the song 'Messengers' together a decade ago and now they've come together once more for this new single. 

Lecrae recently took home two Grammy awards, including one for his album Church Clothes 4. The other award he won was for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song in which for KING & COUNTRY were also a nominee. 

11 dead, 2 in critical condition after YWAM bus crash in Tanzania

Families and friends are mourning the loss of 11 YWAM students and staff while two key mission leaders remain in critical condition after a bus crashed in Tanzania. 

On Saturday, February 24, two buses filled with those taking the YWAM leadership course headed on a field trip to Maasai land, where they observed a thriving community development program. On their way back a truck allegedly lost its brakes and crashed into one of the buses.