In Qatar, Dutch football team athletes, 'We read the Bible together'

Netherlands qualified for the quarter finals of the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 and they are facing Argentina on 9 December to seek a place in the semi finals.

Among the most experienced is striker Memphis Depay, who is described by coach Louis Van Gaal as “an extraordinary player” and “so important for this group, not only as footballer but also as a human”. Depay scored one of the three goals that sent the United States home in the previous round.

Broken and beautiful: Finding forgiveness and God after years of abuse

From the outside, Julie Ann Rose's childhood home was a place of beauty. Inside those four walls was anything but that.

At the age of six, Rose's father began abusing her, both physically and sexually. 

"He would beat me. He sexually abused me. He sold me to other men to sexually abuse me," said Julie Ann. "The complicated thing was that he was very wealthy. My parents literally owned the town of Libby, Montana. He had all this power and influence in that town, so there was no one I could go to or talk to."

Sexual assault, addiction and suicide attempt: How a professional counsellor found freedom

Depression manifests itself in many ways, such as fatigue, constant sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, and the inability to focus or leave home.

Jenita Pace, a licensed professional counsellor (LPC) and wife of a pastor, experienced battles with depression and anxiety that left her personal life on the brink of destruction.

The Chosen partnering with ministry to spread gospel in 600 languages

The Christian TV series that portrays the life of Jesus Christ and his relatable followers will be able to reach even further around the world thanks to a new ministry partnership. 

The Chosen TV series has been available for viewing on its own app since its inception. The crowd-funded project initially had four episodes lined up and walked in faith for the rest. As of November 18, they have released the beginning of Season 3. 

Dolly Parton Christmas TV special shares hope of Jesus' birth

Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas debuted at the beginning of the month, along with many of Parton's friends, proclaiming Christ's birth.

The show featured many well-known names including Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmie Allen and Miley Cyrus. Christian artist Zach William's also had a guest role.

‘Fastest Pastor’ perseveres in the race for what matters most

When successful entrepreneur, pastor and racer Don Wickstrum was given an aggressive cancer diagnosis, he felt like life was over. Little did he know, his story was only starting. 

“Even though life may not always seem to present you with the best hand, the best place to put that hand is in the hands of God,” says Wickstrum.