Joel Miller is the senior pastor of The Summit, a non-denominational church in Allen and an MDiv graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. While Joel Miller hasn’t eaten in more than 20 days, he’s showing no signs of giving up on his goal. “I’m not feeling the greatest right now, but my spirit... Continue Reading

Theologian and friend, Dr. Donald Bloesch died Tuesday, August 24th in Dubuque, Iowa, where he taught and was professor emeritus at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Dr. Bloesch inspired and informed the passion of an entire generation of renewal leaders, not only in his own denomination, the United Church of Christ, but throughout the... Continue Reading

Sojourners founder apologizes for suggesting World’s editor-in-chief ‘lies for a living’ but stands by his organization’s accepting grants from George Soros. Sojourners founder Jim Wallis apologized Wednesday to Marvin Olasky for saying, “Glenn Beck lies for a living. I’m sad to see Marvin Olasky doing the same thing.” Wallis told Christianity Today that he sent... Continue Reading

Question: Which nation in the world has the highest (per capita) percentage of Presbyterians in their population? Answer is NOT Scotland! Among the new leaders elected at the recent Uniting General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) here was the Rev. Allen Nafuki, a Presbyterian from the tiny South Pacific island of... Continue Reading

In response to his own question, “What is America?”, G.K. Chesterton replied, “a nation with the soul of a church.” Throughout the nation’s history millions of believers of various faiths have shaped that soul. But which religious figures have had the most influence? I’ve selected fifty native-born Americans who, for better or worse, have had... Continue Reading

Jerry Zandstra’s last acting part was in a seventh-grade production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” He got to say the best line: “But he has nothing on at all!” “I nailed it,” the minister-turned-actor recalled with a chuckle. “It’s still talked about.” Zandstra hopes people talk plenty about his new movie, “The Genesis Code,” which... Continue Reading

Wheaton College President Emeritus Dr. J. Richard “Dick” Chase died at Windsor Park Manor in Carol Stream, Illinois, on August 20, 2010. Dr. Chase was 79 years old. He served as the sixth president of the College A nationally recognized educator who guided the course of two of America’s premier Christian colleges for more than... Continue Reading

Schlessinger met with an immense backlash after calling homosexuality a “biological error” and linking homosexuality to pedophilia Dr. Laura Schlessinger, America’s top-rated female syndicated radio talk show host, relied on by countless listeners for sound relationship advice and moral guidance, has announced that she is ending her radio talk show and pursuing new venues after... Continue Reading

Cutting practice wasn’t an option at football-crazy Fordson, which is coming off a one-loss season and has won four state titles A Michigan high school football team is holding preseason practices in the middle of the night to help its Muslim players practice both faith and football. The predominantly Muslim squad from Dearborn says the... Continue Reading

Virus infected your computer? Call the Geek Squad. Temptation infected your soul? Ring up the God Squad Just don’t expect Father Luke Strand to show up in the same clever little car he’s been driving since his days in the seminary. The young priest’s attempt to add a little fun to his ministry has apparently... Continue Reading