1 Timothy 2:12…used to read, “I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man.” Now it says, “I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man.” The change from “have authority” to “assume authority” is huge. The world’s best-selling Bible is getting an... Continue Reading

Word has been received this week that MNA Disaster Response (MNA DR) has been received into National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). NVOAD is a national organization that facilitates collaboration between agencies with a national scope and provides a means for these organizations to work together in disaster response. National VOAD currently has 50... Continue Reading

As the largest international prize program of its kind, during the past seven years the Templeton Freedom Awards have given out over $1.5 million in grants and prizes to think tanks that contribute to the advancement and understanding of freedom. The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has won a 2010 Templeton... Continue Reading

On this November night, a taste of that vision was on display, as kids from different backgrounds joined together in sincere, Christian fellowship and reverent, joyful, Christ-centered worship. The schedule said things were supposed to start at 8:45, but this was an event for college students after all. Students started congregating sometime after 8, but... Continue Reading

The PCA Bookstore, which is operated by the Christian Education and Publications Committee of the PCA, is getting the jump on “Black Friday” and rivaling discounts on books sold by the large online retailers. CEP is running a “36% off for 36 hours” sale for the second time in 2010. The sale began at noon... Continue Reading

The U.S. Federal Reserve’s government-debt buying program is supposed to be aimed at supporting the economy. Dubbed “QE2,” it’s the second time a plan quantitative easing has been launched. What that means is the government is buying back $600 billion in debt in order to bring down interest rates and encourage spending. There is debate... Continue Reading

The tradition that attracts thousands each year was highlighted in the December 2008 issue of Southern Living magazine. It has been named one of the “Top 20 Events” for December 2010 by the Southeast Tourism Society. On December 3 and 4, Belhaven University will present the 78th annual Singing Christmas Tree on December 3 &... Continue Reading

A Christian website for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader was recently launched to support pastors who want to preach on important themes found in the third movie installment of the Narnia series. NarniaFaith.com provides church pastors with sermon outlines, youth study resources, and even lets them sign up for movie screenings in their area.... Continue Reading

The Rev. Fred Wooden remembers a time when ministers’ responsibilities were rather straightforward: Preach a sermon that kept a majority of the congregation awake, visit the sick, and officiate at weddings and funerals. Nowadays, ministers are shouldering a heavier workload that, for some, is taking a toll on their health and personal lives. “The pressure... Continue Reading

DeBorst urged American Christians to admit their churches have sometimes been wrong in treating immigration as a political issue, rather than showing mercy toward migrant peoples in need. Christians eager to make disciples and witness to the love of Christ had better be ready to apologize for the church’s sins. Otherwise, they won’t get a... Continue Reading