New faith film and passion project had Mark Wahlberg preaching on set
A Hollywood star says he had the divine inspiration to turn the real-life redemption story of a priest into a film.
Father Stu is being released on Wednesday, April 13. Trying to stay true to the real-life character of Father Stuart Long, Mark Wahlberg, who plays the lead, kept in the gritty aspects of the boxer turned priest's life, including profanity. This gives the movie an R rating.
This was a passion project for Wahlberg and when the funds to finish it wasn't there, he used his own money to help.
Pastor shares candid look inside 40 years at the pulpit
After 40 years as a Presbyterian pastor, Douglas Brouwer faced an existential crisis that would likely come as a big surprise to those outside the clergy.
What did all the hard work on evenings, weekends and holidays, away from his family, amount to? And in the current age of shrinking mainline churches, what could he point to as the end result of his decades in ministry?
"I was a Presbyterian pastor for 40 years. I loved most of it, barely tolerated some of it, and was grateful to be finished with much of it,” Brouwer explains.
Practical ways to prepare your kids for life on their own
As parents, we either raise kids who are dependent on us, or we raise kids who grow into confident and capable adults. It all comes down to helping them develop their mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets.
Parents of Gen Z and late Millennial children have real concerns about how to launch their kids into adulthood and whether they’ll be ready.
‘God is in control’: 25-year-old Masters Champion
Scottie Scheffler is celebrating his recent victory while sharing his faith with the golfing community.
On Sunday evening, the 54th Masters Champion was announced at Augusta National Golf Club. Scheffler won his fourth PGA tournament, earning him his very own Green Jacket.
Reflecting on his win, Scheffler talks about his Christian faith's influence on his life and that he plays golf to give glory to God.
'There is destruction, but Christ is building something new'
After over 40 days since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, millions of people have been displaced and the situation is critical in many villages and cities across the country.
Matias Radziwiluk, director of Bible Institute of the Word of Life ministry in Ukraine, located on the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv, could leave the country and he is now in Hungary.
Adult & Teen Challenge in urgent need after $100,000 in structural damage
Adult & Teen Challenge of Central Canada in Brandon was faced with a hefty and unexpected surprise on Friday morning.
The south structural wall of ATC's building is in urgent need of repairs, estimated to cost around $100,000.
In a news release, ATC says the deficiencies were discovered earlier this week by a contractor installing a new HVAC system to serve the building, including the Community Office under construction on the lower level. On Friday it was confirmed by an engineer.
Hillsong Worship withdraws from U.S. tour with Casting Crowns
After Hillsong Church co-founder Brian Houston recently resigned from leadership, the well-known worship band from Australia has stepped down from touring across America.
New version of 'Whom Shall I Fear' features Ukrainian pastor who was abducted by Russian army
It was a couple of days after the war began in Ukraine that Tommy Iceland, an Iceland-born, Sweden-raised, and now Nashville-based songwriter, was prompted by God to record a new version of “Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies).”
Sex trafficking victim rescued by faith
Migdalia Smith had a lot to be fearful of. Now the survivor of abuse and sex trafficking wants other victims to know that God is real and he can help.
Migdalia was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised with three other siblings in a single-parent home. Her mother eventually relocated the family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After tumultuous times that involved sex trafficking, stripping, drug use and abuse, Migdalia was introduced to the salvation of Jesus Christ.
Still: How to find calm in the chaos
Do you worry a lot? Do you find it impossible to work in the middle of chaos? Do you wonder if God is going to come through for you in difficult times?
Jenny Donnelly, a speaker, entrepreneur, best-selling author and mother of five is using her new book, Still: 7 ways to find calm in the chaos, to teach us how to experience true, life-giving rest even amid chaos.