Bishop T.D. Jakes returns to the pulpit after medical incident

Bishop T.D. Jakes returned to the pulpit at The Potter’s House Church on New Year's Eve.

This is the first time that the pastor has been able to preach since experiencing a serious medical incident on Nov. 24, 2024.

The congregation welcomed him back with open arms giving him a standing ovation as he took to the stage. 

"I cannot tell you how glad I am to be in the house of the Lord tonight," said Bishop Jakes to the congregation. "I don't know what you're going through tonight, but let this be a signal to you that you're on you're on your way to a comeback."

'God is good all the time': Texas couple has prayers answered through Shaq

A Texas couple had their prayers answered in a very unusual way.

Last month, while shopping for a sweater for a family photo shoot in the big and tall section at JCPenney, Laura and Wendell Garrett noticed a crowd. When they looked into it further, they realized it was former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and his security team.

"We went to another counter and bought the sweater," said Laura. "As we were trying to leave, an employee asked if we could stay for 15 minutes because she had a surprise for us."

Radio broadcasts get Scripture into the hearts of North Korean Christians

Imagine tuning into a new channel on the radio and suddenly hearing these slow words: 

“For …

“… God … 

“… so … 

“… loved … the … world.” 

What are you listening to? It’s the Bible, spoken so that you can write it down. This type of scripture broadcast is one way Christians outside of North Korea send God’s Word over the border, where other Christians can scribble out their own copies of Scripture.

Steve Bell receives Order of Canada: Tribute to music, community, and social justice

Governor General Mary Simon, Canada's first Indigenous Governor General, presented 63 recipients recently with the Order of Canada, including Winnipeg's own Steve Bell. 

"The ceremony was gorgeous," says Bell. "It was at Rideau Hall [in Ottawa]. It's a beautiful old stately building. You're ushered in and one by one they read your citation." 

'We have another miracle on the way': Leeland and wife adding to their family

Christian artist Leeland made an exciting announcement earlier this month. 

Leeland and his wife, Mandy, are expecting a baby next year. 

The pair have two daughters, Journey Shipp and Ivy Cloud, who were both adopted. 

"Your first momma chose to make me a momma and I don’t have the words to express my love for both you and her," said Mandy in an Instagram post after holding Journey in her arms for the first time.

Jordan Peterson talks Jesus, parables, and storytelling with 'The Chosen' creator

Canadian psychologist and author Jordan B. Peterson recently sat down for a lengthy conversation about Jesus and storytelling with filmmaker of The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins. 

During the almost two-hour podcast interview, Peterson confessed that the only Jesus movie or TV show he's watched is The Chosen

Divine encounter: Granger Smith meets first responders 5 years after son's death

Former country singer turned pastor, Granger Smith, had an encounter recently with the first emergency responder to arrive at his home the day his son River drowned in the family pool.

While eating tacos at Chipotle with his three-year-old son Maverick over the weekend, Granger noticed a couple of deputy sheriffs sitting a few tables over from him.

"Maverick was watching them," said Granger. "And then all of a sudden, Maverick gets up and goes over to their table and says 'You got a police car?' And I'm thinking, man this kid's got nerves of steel."

Australian youth pastor killed in shark attack

Tragedy has struck a close-knit Australian community after a beloved youth pastor was killed in a shark attack while spearfishing off Humpy Island in Queensland’s Keppel Bay Islands National Park.

Luke Walford, 40, was in the water with family members on Saturday afternoon when the attack occurred on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef according to local news reports.