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A rise in Bible sales coincides with reports by Lifeway Christian Resources and reflects a growing desire to learn more about God’s Word, say Bible study leaders and those in the industry.

“It’s an interesting time,” said Andy McLean, publisher of Bibles and Reference for Lifeway. “We’ve seen a general increase in the last two or three years with the Bible market. There are a lot of unique types of Bibles out there helping people in different ways understand the meaning of Scripture, and that’s an encouraging thing.”

Elevation Woship was recently recognized at the Billboard Music Awards.

The popular worship band picked up three awards including, “Top Christian Artist,” “Top Christian Album (​​​​​Can You Imagine?)” and “Top Christian Song (“Praise”).

Since the band was formed, they have picked up a total of five BBMAs, which are determined by year-end performance metrics on the Billboard charts.

The popular Bible app, YouVersion has released the top verse from the app in 2024. 

This year, the top verse is Philippians 4:6, which says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

YouVersion Founder and CEO, Bobby Gruenewald says that the top verse is determined by a few factors. "Every year when we see the verse that people engage with the most, it's highlighted, bookmarked and shared the most throughout the year."

A prison ministry based out of Virginia is creating and hand-delivering 65,000 Hope Packs to those currently in prisons.

Good News Global has created Hope Packs for inmates this Christmas that include men and women in 18 states and 20 countries this Christmas.

Each pack contains a Christmas gift, card, 2025 calendar, food, hygiene items, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ.

Syria’s new interim prime minister, Mohammed al-Bashir, has called all Syrian refugees to return. He promises freedom and protection for all people and sects.

However, some Syrians aren’t willing to bank their lives on mere words yet.

Popular Christian artist, Anne Wilson recently graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. 

The special performance was the wrap of the Opry's NextStage program.

Opry NextStage is a program that finds up-and-comers on their way to superstardom and places them center stage. These artists have the talent, the stories, and the sound to become the next big thing in country music. And this program brings them into the limelight, in a way that only the Opry can. 

Quebec's Catholic bishops have come out against Premier François Legault's desire to end prayer in public places, saying it would violate people's constitutional rights. 

Martin Laliberté, president of the assembly of Catholic bishops of Quebec, says he was "stunned" by Legault's recent suggestion that he would like to ban prayer in parks and on city streets. He believes a ban on public prayer would affect a wide range of activities practised by people of many faiths.

David Bracken has recently released his unique reimagining of the song “See Amid the Winter’s Snow.” When asked about his inspiration, David shared how he had never heard the song before. 

 “I was doing worship relief for a church in Winnipeg and stumbled upon this hymn while searching for music to perform. I had never heard it before, but its lyrics struck me as both timeless and powerful,” he explained.  

Roughly 100 Christians in the Sukma District of Chhattisgarh State in India have been confined to one space or banned from their villages because of their faith. 

After blowing away the audience on Season 26 of The Voice, 14-year-old Jaukeem Fortson is preparing for a very special performance.

While on the popular reality singing show, Fortson wowed the crowd  by singing  for King & Country's "God Only Knows."

Snoop Dog and Michael Bublé could be seen lifting their hands in worship, while Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani were almost brought to tears.