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Christian Watchdog Group to Challenge UK Govt's Approval of 'Do-It-Yourself' Abortions at Home in Court

Christian Concern, a Christian watchdog organization in the United Kingdom, has announced it will mount a legal challenge to the government's decision to permit "Do-It-Yourself" abortions.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2wI5VV2

'God is Speaking in a Fresh New Voice': VA Church Offers Drive-In Sunday Service

As COVID-19 continues to overthrow every aspect of our lives, churches across the nation are adapting to new restrictions and finding creative ways to worship together.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QUerHo

US Citizen Quarantined in Wuhan Shares the 'Good' After Months in Lockdown

While the United States is doubling down on social distancing after President Trump extended guidelines through April 30th, things are looking up for the city that became the epicenter of the Coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UtuAWi

'I Felt Satan Attacking Me': Luis Palau Finds Peace, Joy Amid Cancer

One of the most difficult parts of human existence is coping with loss, terminal illness and other life difficulties. Famed evangelist Luis Palau knows this all too well. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2wOqChY

'I'm Returning to God': Former Atheist Italian Doctor Seeks Strength From God

The testimony from an Italian doctor, once an atheist, has gone viral as he reveals how God is giving him strength and peace during the pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3auBW1t

Plane on Medical Evacuation Mission Crashes in Philippines, Killing 9 People on Board

MANILA – Tragedy struck the Philippines Sunday as frontline medical workers in the battle against COVID-19 perished in a tragic airplane crash.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JrVGqk

Operation Blessing Providing Resources to Help Stem the Tide of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic affects daily life in America and around the world, Operation Blessing continues to provide cleaning supplies to those fighting on the frontlines against the coronavirus.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Jlrn4U

'I'm Here to Kill You': How One Woman Dodged an Assassin's Bullet and Saved the Man Sent to Take Her Out

As a Christian civil rights lawyer in Romania in the 1980s, Virginia Prodan found herself at odds with the government multiple times. Communist dictator Nicolae Ceauscescu finally decided to have her killed and sent an assassin to her office to take her out. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JjzpLl

Plagues, the End Times, and Trusting in God's Protection: 'You Will Hear Us and Rescue Us'

The term "apocalypse" is being tossed around these days in connection with the coronavirus pandemic as people seek the right words to express the trauma we're feeling on a global scale. So this question seems to be floating in the air: Is the coronavirus some sort of sign that the end is getting closer? The Bible has quite a bit to say about all this. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xty6a2

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Tests Positive for Coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QOG9Fg

Court Upholds Criminal Conviction for Argentinean Doctor Who Refused to Perform Abortion

An Argentine court has upheld the criminal conviction of a gynecologist who had refused to abort the baby of a rape victim almost three years ago.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39h0Yzy

'There is Hope for My Nation': Evangelist Reaches the Youth of Georgia for Christ

A Christian evangelist from Georgia, part of the former Soviet Union, sets out to reach the next generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39ltfVJ

‘Extremely Alarming’: New Swarms of Locusts Ravage Africa, Middle East

Video online shows millions of locusts descending upon the Middle Eastern country of Oman as swarms as big as 37 miles continue to plague Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UFYcyn

'He's Going to Take Care of Me': Francis Chan Encourages Christians to Show Love, Joy, Peace During Coronavirus Outbreak

As concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic continue, evangelist Francis Chan is reminding believers that there's still hope.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UyRvyc

Ravi Zacharias Discusses Cancer Diagnosis, Christian Response to Coronavirus

Leading Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias has opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis and offered Christians some wisdom as to how they should be responding to the coronavirus pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ya4kYn

Operation Blessing Teams Bring Medical, Protective Equipment and Hope to Philippines During COVID-19 Crisis

Operation Blessing is meeting several needs in the Philippine Islands where medical masks and other protective gear are in big demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dxxxwG

Britain’s Prince Charles Tests Positive for New Coronavirus

Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office said Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3akrjxR

Ways to Make an Eternal Difference During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How would you like to make a difference – even an eternal difference - during this Coronavirus crisis? Karen Covell of the Hollywood Prayer Network has come up with several creative and redemptive ways for Christians to reach out to your family, friends, and neighbors … and make a difference! Given the fact that most of us are shut in or restricted in our movements, these recommendations are practical, doable and could really change someone’s life.     from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vK0Cng

It's Official: The 2020 Summer Olympics is the Latest Casualty of COVID-19

The Tokyo games will be postponed until 2021. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said taking this action and allowing them to be played later, in complete form, will illustrate human victory against the coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vLPqGO

Dow Surges 10% as Congress Moves Closer to Passing Virus Aid

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 10% Tuesday as Congress and the White House neared a deal to inject nearly $2 trillion of aid into the coronavirus-ravaged economy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3bqFWQi

'The Worst of the Persecution No Longer Exists': Sudanese Christians See the Light After Years of Oppression

Sudan, a place that's seen genocide, war, and persecution for as long as some can remember is finally coming out of the dark. The nation's new transitional government is making real reforms that allow the Sudanese people to live and worship more freely. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QHVBTC

'The Worst of the Persecution No Longer Exists': Sudanese Christians See the Light After Years of Oppression

Sudan, a place that's seen genocide, war, and persecution for as long as some can remember is finally coming out of the dark. The nation's new transitional government is making real reforms that allow the Sudanese people to live and worship more freely. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QHVBTC

Italian Priest Dies From Coronavirus After Giving Away His Respirator So Another May Live

An Italian priest infected with COVID-19 died after giving his respirator to a stranger.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UumjQG

On Hold: Tokyo Olympics Postponed to 2021

The IOC announced a first-of-its-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down daily life around the globe and making planning for a massive worldwide gathering in July a virtual impossibility. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3brM62D

Global Stocks Rebound on Hopes for US Stimulus Package

Global stocks surged Tuesday while U.S. futures raced ahead so much that trading had to be halted, after U.S. political leaders said they were nearing a deal on a massive government stimulus package to offset the damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ux2ND7

Markets Reel While War Against COVID-19 Continues, But There's One Bright Spot

The war against the COVID-19 pandemic is being fought on two major fronts. Both are presenting major challenges to the United States. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/398KHg0

Despite Coronavirus, Chinese Government Continues to Destroy Churches, Steal Crosses

With the Chinese forced to devote huge resources to containing the spread of COVID-19, you would think that the communist government might temporarily lay off persecuting the nation’s hard-pressed Christian community. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2wwcWYM

New Symbolic System of Writing Brings Bible to Deaf and Blind Users Worldwide

A new concept is placing the Holy Bible into the hands of the deaf and blind around the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/39jxTUl

Strong Quake Shakes Croatia, Damaging Buildings in Capital

A strong earthquake shook Croatia and its capital on Sunday, causing panic, the evacuation of hospitals and widespread damage — including to the city’s iconic cathedral — all amid a partial coronavirus lockdown. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WKRYjN

Go2020 Global Prayer Movement Calls Every Believer to Pray, Care and Share

During the global coronavirus outbreak, many Christians are calling on the church to pray for those affected by the virus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2U9l9el

'God of Revival': How You Can Worship from Home This Sunday, or Any Day for That Matter

Many Christians around the globe aren't able to worship with their church family this weekend, but there are still ways you can turn this Sunday into a profound worship experience. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2J2diZN

Dr. Ed Silvoso Leads LIVE Event - 'ACTS 19 – God's Response to COVID-19', TONIGHT at 10:00 Eastern

An Argentinian revivalist known as the father of the Transformation movement around the world is calling the church to a live internet broadcast Friday night to share hope about the coronavirus situation. He has rallied some extremely impactful friends to join him and they together believe that God has a remedy for the nations and that it is linked to faith and prayer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WxHHau

Despite Coronavirus, Chinese Government Continues to Destroy Churches, Steal Crosses

With the Chinese forced to devote huge resources to containing the spread of COVID-19, you would think that the communist government might temporarily lay off persecuting the nation’s hard-pressed Christian community. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2U5r6co

12 Powerful Bible Verses to Build Your Faith and Fight Fear During the Coronavirus Crisis

The Bible is God's Word and is full of truth for every situation we face in life. As the world endures quarantines, closures, and even panic during the coronavirus pandemic, God offers peace. His Word can displace anxiety and fear with hope and healing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Qy593s

This Could Be the Greatest Moment for the Modern Church

As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaks fear and tragedy around the world, this could be the singular most important moment for the modern church.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3deNg3j

Trump Adviser Paula White: 'God Is Your Resting Place' in This Age of the Coronavirus

Pastor Paula White spoke with CBN's David Brody about how to conquer fear during this worldwide coronavirus crisis. White is President Trump's spiritual advisor and close friend. This excerpt of the interview aired today on CBN's Faith Nation show. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33ukEi2

'The Worst of the Persecution No Longer Exists': Sudanese Christians See the Light After Years of Oppression

Sudan, a place that's seen genocide, war, and persecution for as long as some can remember is finally coming out of the dark. The nation's new transitional government is making real reforms that allow the Sudanese people to live and worship more freely. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UiXPde

China Spins Corornavirus, Blames US and Seeks to Use It as Economic Weapon

After badly bungling and then covering up its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, China is now in full spin control mode, blaming the United States and trying to take advantage of this global epidemic.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33xv0O4

Wuhan Reports No New Coronavirus Cases

China's health ministry says the virus epicenter of Wuhan and its surrounding Hubei province have reported no new cases.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33sOC6h

Lou Engle Calls Christians to Global 3-Day Esther Fast to End Coronavirus Starting Today

Christians are responding to the global spreading of the coronavirus with a new fasting and prayer movement. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3acxtAp

With Their Whole Country in Lockdown, Italians Lift Spirits by Singing Together from Balconies

Neighborhoods all over Italy are on lockdown following a surge in coronavirus cases, but that hasn't stopped them from finding ways to keep their spirits up. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2w6MrsV

Samaritan's Purse Rushes Aid as Hard-Hit Italy Sends 10,000 Student Doctors into Coronavirus Fray

Italy is rushing 10,000 student doctors to help hospitals struggling to cope with the coronavirus outbreak. Franklin Graham's aid ministry called Samaritan's Purse is rushing aid to Italy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33srpAR

ISIS Instructs Its Terrorists Not to Travel to Europe to Wage Jihad Due to COVID-19 

After telling its disciples to attack targets in European cities for more than two decades, the terrorist group the Islamic State, also known as ISIS, is advising its members to "stay away from the land of the epidemic" in case they become infected with the COVID-19 virus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38YnL2S

Netanyahu Challenger Gantz Chosen to Form New Israeli Government

Israel's president on Sunday said he has decided to give opposition leader Benny Gantz the first opportunity to form a new government, following an inconclusive national election this month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aWFRnl

Iran Reports 113 New Coronavirus Deaths as Concerns Mount

The official leading Iran’s response to the new coronavirus acknowledged Sunday that the pandemic could overwhelm health facilities in his country, which is battling the worst outbreak in the Middle East while under heavy U.S. sanctions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xFQ0GN

Russia Passes Bill Just for Putin, Allowing Him to Hold Power Until 2036

The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for another 12 years after his current term ends in 2024.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2xBWt5z

What It's Like to Be Infected with COVID-19: Doctor Charts Daily Course of the Disease on Social Media

An emergency room physician who got infected with COVID-19 is giving his social media followers a day-by-day blog of how the virus's symptoms are affecting him. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QdmNta

What C.S. Lewis, Martin Luther Would Say About Our Coronavirus Panic

We should also remember that, no matter the situation, nothing happens outside God’s control or care. Scripture calls the Lord our “rock,” our “fortress,” and our “deliverer” (Psalm 18:2). Some 72 years ago, the great C.S. Lewis reminded his readers of those truths, calming fears over an atomic bomb. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vV0BNG

Officials: US Strikes Iran-backed Group that Hit Iraq Base

The U.S. launched airstrikes in Iraq Thursday, American officials said, targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aUXTpV

Leading Christian Apologist Ravi Zacharias Reveals He Has Rare Cancer, Asks for Prayers to Reduce Pain

World-renowned Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias announced in a Facebook post Thursday that he has a malignant tumor of the sacrum, a very rare cancer called Sarcoma. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/38HZ3nv

Could the Legacy of St. Patrick Help Heal Northern Ireland?

St. Patrick may be the patron saint of Ireland, but he did much of his ministry in Northern Ireland. But the view of who Patrick is and what he stands for is as divided today in Northern Ireland as the part of Belfast still divided by a wall between Catholics and protestants.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TLAbXK

First the UK, Now Germany: Politician Calls Franklin Graham 'Hate Preacher' and Tries to Cancel His Festival

Evangelical churches in Germany are defending Rev. Franklin Graham in the face of criticism over his biblical beliefs on sexuality. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QaoIyO

Brazilian Official Tests Positive for Coronavirus Just Days After Meeting with Trump

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s communications director tested positive for the new coronavirus, just days after traveling with Bolsonaro to a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3aPsgy3

Rescuing Girls From Sex Slavery: 'We Can Do a Lot More Than We Think We Can'

Each year worldwide, hundreds of thousands of people are sold into sex slavery or forced labor. UN officials say human trafficking has now reached an all time high.  So, what difference can one person make to stop the global human trafficking crisis? Although Texas Pastor Troy Brewer knows there are limits to what he and his ministry team can do to rescue children from sexual enslavement with their efforts in Nepal, he knows people can always do more. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cRe0GZ

Iran Extends Prison Sentence of Christian Convert for ‘Evangelical Zionist Christianity’

Iran has decided to extend the prison sentence of a recently imprisoned Christian convert due to his support for “Evangelical Zionist Christianity,” the persecution watchdog Article 18 reported. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33kwueR

New Generation of Missionaries Floods the Earth with Gospel: 'Now is the Time for Harvest, Now is the Season for Revival'

In the early 1900s, the majority of Christians lived in the West. More than a century later, over a third of all Christians now live in Asia, Africa, and South America. The number of missionaries going to the four corners of the globe is also growing.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3cPbmBp

Putin and His Allies Endorse Scheme to Bypass Term Limits and Keep Him in Power

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday backed a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek re-election after his current term ends in 2024, ending uncertainty about his future.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2W2XAoP

Final Super Moon of Winter Leads Christians Into Season of Lent

As winter comes to a close, a magnificent scene in the sky has appeared, leaving spectators in awe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vTXRzW

'For God has not Given Us a Spirit of Fear': Churches Respond with Practical Solutions to COVID-19 Outbreak

In the face of increasing public health concerns over the spread of coronavirus, some Christians are responding with Bible verses like 2 Timothy 1:7 to calm the growing panic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IAn1GB

Christ Statue Torn from Indian Christian Cemetery as Hindu Radicals Strike Again

Once again India's majority Hindu population has taken another swing at the country's minority Christian community.  This time, a statue of Jesus Christ was removed from a Christian cemetery after complaints from non-local Hindus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33bntEM

UN 'Religion Expert' Wants World Religions to Bow to UN Ideology

A United Nations "special expert on freedom of religion" says its time for the world's leading religions to submit to the authority of the UN and its human rights bodies, even though critics say those bodies are laced with fringe, leftist views. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/334a1Co

French Megachurch Sees Salvations as Paris Is Hit by Coronavirus

Officials in France are taking drastic steps to curb the coronavirus outbreak that is disrupting businesses, tourism and even churches there. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ItvwTT

Sudan's PM Survives Assassination Attempt in Capital

Sudan's prime minister survived an assassination attempt on Monday after a blast in the capital, Khartoum, Sudanese state media said.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ItDOek

N. Korea Fires Weapons After Threatening 'Momentous' Aaction

N. Korea Fires Weapons After Threatening 'Momentous' Aaction from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/333Rg23

Travel Chaos Rrupts as Italy Quarantines North to Halt Coronavirus

Italy announced a sweeping quarantine early Sunday for its northern regions, igniting travel chaos as it restricted the movements of a quarter of its people in a bid to halt the new coronavirus’ relentless march across Europe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PVZ68E

Report: As Bernie Sanders Pushed for Closer Ties and Toured Communist Russia, Soviet Union Found 'Propaganda Opportunities'

Back when he was the mayor of Burlington, Vt., Bernie Sanders wrote to a Russian official in the late 1980s about creating a sister city relationship. Communist officials in the Soviet Union couldn't have been happier, viewing it as a chance to exploit that relationship and others like it for propaganda purposes.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TJB55J

Wife of Ravi Zacharias Says Apologist is in ‘Severe Pain’ Following Spinal Surgery

The wife of leading apologist and academic, Ravi Zacharias, has said that her husband is experiencing significant pain after undergoing surgery on his spine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3czenFX

'This is Not a Drill': WHO Urges the World to Fight Virus

The global march of the new virus triggered a vigorous appeal Thursday from the World Health Organization for governments to pull out “all the stops” to slow the epidemic, as it drained the color from India's spring festivities, closed Bethlehem's Nativity Church and blocked Italians from visiting elderly relatives in nursing homes. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TEkG2o

'The Blessed Reflex' is Re-Evangelizing Europe

In the past 20 years, church buildings in Europe have been shut down by the thousands and put up for sale. But Europe is being re-evangelized just early European missionaries to Africa and Asia had prayed for back in the 1800s.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2uTl0Su

'Revolting, Evil, Vile, Infuriating': TikTok Video Shows Drag Performer's Sexual Performance in Front of Young Girl

A video of a drag performer provocatively dancing in front of a young girl has drawn outrage from social media users who say it's child abuse. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2vGUagV

Erdogan, Putin Meet in Hopes of Reaching Syria Ceasefire

The Turkish and Russian presidents on Thursday sat down for talks in Moscow aimed at ending hostilities in northwestern Syria involving their forces along with proxies that threaten to pit Turkey against Russia in a direct military conflict. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2uUqBYL

Prayers Answered: Australia's New South Wales Has No Fires for the First Time in Eight Months

In what may seem like a miracle to some people living in Australia, the NSW Rural Fire Service located in New South Wales reported on Monday that there are no active brush fires in the area for the first time in 240 days.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/32Ov0ZQ

As Death Rate From Coronavirus Rises, Global Ministries Aid Those Affected by Outbreak: 'My Hope Rests in God'

As the number of deaths related to the coronavirus rises, ministries are stepping up and offering assistance to those affected by the outbreak around the globe. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2IlTkZL

Europe Leaves Christianity for 'Paganism' 

Europe today has more empty church buildings than it knows what to do with because Europe is, by and large, no longer Christian. There is hope for Europe, and it could be in something missions leaders call "The Blessed Reflex."   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PLZMxo

Trump Says He Spoke to Taliban Leader, Had ‘Good Talk’

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he talked with a Taliban leader, days after the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement that calls for the full withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan after more than 18 years and provides assurances that the country will not be used to launch attacks on the soil of the United States and or its allies. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2ImGxGd

'Uncharted Territory': COVID-19 Infections Now Stands at 90,000 with 3,100 Deaths

The leader of the World Health Organization now says we're in "uncharted territory" with the COVID-19 epidemic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2uMsV3Y

Number of Babies Aborted with Cleft Lip, Palate Rose 150% in England & Wales

Abortions performed on unborn babies with a cleft lip and palate has significantly increased in England and Wales since 2011. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2wpQ7pq

Witnesses to the 'Uttermost Parts of the Earth:' Sharing the Gospel in Northern Siberia

CBN News reporter George Thomas travels with a missionary who shares the Gospel with the Nenets, a nomadic tribe in Northern Siberia, above the Arctic Circle. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2wYSnE5

Iran: Council Member Close to Supreme Leader Dies from Virus

Iranian state radio says a member of a council that advises Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died after falling ill from the new coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3ajha49

Christians Call For Global Day of Prayer to End Coronavirus

A coalition of Christians across denominational lines are uniting to pray for an end to the coronavirus. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TdLJm5