Lee University Homecoming begins Friday, November 4 at noon with a check-in buffet in the new Science and Math Complex, and culminates with the 51st annual Music Festival on Saturday, November 5 in Conn Center.

I just returned from the Empowered21 Asia Congress in Jakarta, Indonesia. Forty-nine nations were represented, 8,500 people registered, and 14,000 attended as the evening meetings were open to several thousand locals each night. It was historic that 600 leaders from Mainland China attended—the largest delegation to ever attend a Christian congress beyond the borders of China.

The phrase “In God We Trust” has caused controversy over the years as the national motto. But on Tuesday, the U.S. Representatives passed, 396-9, a concurrent resolution reaffirming its status.

IDER, Alabama — Having spent much time in prayer about the many obstacles that the Ider Church of God faces in its work of ministry, not the least of which includes a need for more dedicated ministry space, I went to the Alabama State Campmeeting seeking an answer from God. I felt impressed that if I went expecting Him to speak to me through this week of ministry, I would return with the answers that I needed. He did not disappoint me.

November 1, 2011– The family of Dr. Walter P. Atkinson, former member of the Church of God Executive Committee, announced his passing late this morning at a Chattanooga, Tennessee hospital surrounded by his family. He was 77.

Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04), Co-Chairman of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 on, a resolution sponsored by Forbes to reaffirm ‘In God We Trust’ as the United States’ national motto and to encourage its display in public buildings and government institutions.

Just over three weeks ago many Christians were among a reported 26 deaths in Cairo, Egypt, when Coptic believers were attacked in the streets during what started as a peaceful protest against extremists’ attacks on churches across Egypt.

Evangelist Billy Graham will turn 93 on November 7, following the release of his 30th book, “Nearing Home,” through which he shares personal autobiographical reflections and wisdom on growing old.

Church of God missionaries Jim and Gina Hudson, who have committed to long-term recovery for Haiti, give the most recent update on the progress being made in the earthquake-ravaged country.