George Washington (1732-1799) was providentially prepared for his role as the commander who would lead the bedraggled colonial army into victory over the superior British forces and then serve as the nation’s first president.

Jimmy Jones of Christ Central Ministries in South Carolina has been partnering with Operation Compassion for more than 13 years. Christ Central Ministries’ rapid expansion created an urgent need for construction supplies and blankets for the poor and homeless.

Evangelist Will Graham shared the grace and hope of Jesus Christ with 33,100 people in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, over the weekend. The three-day Celebration of Grace with Will Graham was held Feb. 7-9 at the Moratumulla Methodist Church Grounds.

The date, Feb. 22, 1906, is noted in history as the arrival date of Pastor William J Seymour into downtown, Los Angeles. The “Walk of Remembrance” will showcase two historic sites in Los Angeles. Hosted by Azusa Street Mission & Historical Society which was founded by Fred and Wilma Berry.

China Aid Association released its 2013 Persecution report today, which states that government persecution against Christians in China had risen 38.82 percent since 2012 based on six categories.

Christianity Today and Leadership Journal are dedicating two years and six cities to the topics of vocation and calling in their first-ever series of live events. Titled LJ Live: Redeeming Work, the series’ inaugural gathering is March 13, 2014 in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. Kingdom Calling author Amy Sherman is Chicago’s featured speaker and Futureville author and Leadership Journal executive editor Skye Jethani will serve as host.

After struggles in getting the governmental permission needed to fully open the Vessels of Mercy Clinic, the Lord has given us favor and, with donor support, we are hoping to open the doors to the community within the next couple of months here in Honduras.

As a Jewish person, I can tell you that the word baptism conjures up horrible images for my people. From the early years of Catholicism, Jews were forced to be baptized as Christians. Sometimes it was under the threat of death. Other times the consequences of not being baptized was “merely” being thrown out of your home and country.

Four churches in Indonesia remain closed two months after local officials yielded to the demands of protesting Muslim hardliners.