The majority of people who claim to be followers of Christ say they want to grow spiritually (77 percent). Yet, a small percent of these adults are involved in some sort of discipleship activity (20 percent)*. There is a disconnect between what Christians say is important to them and what they actually do.

As we enter this Thanksgiving season, General Overseer of the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, Dr. Timothy M. Hill offers the following message and greeting:

Sarah Kay Bierle’s newest book, “With Gladness: A Christmas Story Collection” entertains and inspires individuals and families as it features holidays in America’s past.

When Darlene Rose was 10, a missionary came to her church in Ames, Iowa, and gave an altar call to the teens and college-age students, begging them to give their lives to foreign missions. Darlene was sitting on the back row during the altar call and felt a firm hand on her shoulder.

In a surprise to many, Donald J. Trump was elected in an electoral landslide. Although many reasons have been given to explain the phenomena, economics was a major factor.

The Church of God’s Israel Initiative is continuing to find places and communities in which to literally share the love of God. Improvements in properties have been made that will allow continued education and community presence. Gaps in support have been bridged to sustain workers till another door is opened. And powerful education curriculum that promotes peace and unity for all has been given.

The following testimony was written by Hannah Franklin, a 16-year-old who attends North Cleveland Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee. This is her firsthand story of a recent missions trip.

A Christian novel about geology and climate change? You bet.

Life Legal hosted a conversation about life and death between two of the nation’s most prominent faith leaders to discuss problems with assisted suicide laws.