Women from around the Caribbean recently attended the first-ever regional women’s conference held at the New Testament Church of God International Worship Centre in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

What used to be an exotic religion of people halfway around the world is now the belief system of people living across the street. Relying on the media and politicians for information about what Muslims believe isn’t going to cut it. Christians need to be better informed, whether the goal is to understand global politics or to talk to a Muslim neighbor.

Praying for a romantic partner or close friend can lead to more cooperative and forgiving behavior toward the partner, according to a new study co-authored by a Florida State University (FSU) researcher.

“You have the faith of your mother, Eunice, and your grandmother, Lois. That is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you…” (2 Timothy 1.5-6).

Cleveland, TN–Hundreds of retired ministers and their spouses, as well as widows of ministers, are headed to Cleveland, Tennessee and the campus of Lee University where they will be hosted for a time of fellowship, food, concerts and worship. Theme for the conference is “Witnesses to the Word.”

A world-wide call to pray and fast for the USA went out from Australia and New Zealand on 25 April 2013 from the team at Australia’s National Day of Prayer and Fasting. The video Call to Prayer can be seen at www.nationaldayofprayer.com.au.

The Kentucky General Assembly passed a law allowing a Christian-only health care plan to resume operations in the state. The Florida-based Medi-Share ministry was shut down last year after objections from the Kentucky insurance department.

Delaware lawmakers will take up a gay marriage bill on Tuesday in a bid to make the state the 11th to allow same-sex couples to wed.

The 15th Biennial International Fellowship Conference, sponsored by Church of God Black Ministries, will be held July 17-20, 2013 at National Church of God (www.nationalcog.org), 6700 Bock Road, Fort Washington, Maryland.