Have you ever asked yourself “What is it that I’m really looking for in life?”

The ninth annual Jerusalem Banquet, a gala event gathering influential leaders from both Jewish and Christian communities, was held Thursday, June 4, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in Battery Park.

WHAT: After its record-breaking theatrical on-demand debut earlier this year, the swashbuckling BEYOND THE MASK launched in theaters nationwide on June 5—in 100 cities. From Burns Family Studios and Freestyle Releasing, BEYOND THE MASK sets new standards for faith-films production values and special effects.

Short-Term Missionary Joe Mercer recently returned from a trip to Panama, where he had been preaching and conducting his latest missions work. This trip consisted of visiting remote villages and a maximum security prison, spreading the Gospel in those places least likely to hear it any other way. Two of the villages were only accessible by boat.

WHAT: After its record-breaking theatrical on-demand debut earlier this year, the swashbuckling BEYOND THE MASK launches in theaters nationwide today—in 100 cities. From Burns Family Studios and Freestyle Releasing, BEYOND THE MASK sets new standards for faith-films production values and special effects.

As with any lifestyle change, the key to a successful detox lies in dedication and perseverance.

I would say I was your average teenager who made dumb decisions and didn’t listen to my parents when I should have, but that didn’t stop my parents from skillfully navigating me through my teen years and into adulthood! As a young adult living at home, I’ve developed a deep love, honor, and respect for my parents that was never demanded but rather earned. I’ve never had to contrive or fake the honor or respect because it flows from a sincere and overflowing heart of gratitude towards my parents. I know this is a lengthy post, but if you are a parent, a child, a grandparent … etc. I encourage you to read! Here are the top five reasons that I love and honor my parents:

Sevierville, TN– Businesses like Biblical Times Dinner Theater, located in Sevierville, Tennessee, have shown their support for the ministry of the Church of God Smoky Mountain Children’s Home by becoming actively involved in fund raising.

With Church attendance on the decline and many churches closing their doors, there is still hope for the Church, says one Michigan Church Planter. Kevin Hester, a Church Planter at The Shore Church in St. Joseph, Michigan, believes his Vintage Modern Church could become a new trend. After planting his first church 7 years ago, he re-located the church to a Vintage (older vacant) church building. He then modernized the building and the churches services and ministries.