In an intentional effort to highlight and invest in the “Jeremiah Generation,” the Church of God Youth & Discipleship Department plans to host the International Teen Talent Competition and Awards Festival, August 2-6, 2021 at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn.

Mike Smith officially announced the release of his deeply moving memoir, “The Gutter Gospel” – a raw and personal account of one soldier’s deep-dive into the depths of mental illness and despair, addiction and avoidance, to navigate through the terrible purgatory of hopeless isolation.

With bright eyes and a mop of dark brown hair, pint-sized Natalie Yokeley carried wisdom, empathy, faith and earnestness beyond her years. Natalie was just 12-years-old when she was diagnosed with inoperable spinal cord cancer in 2008. Only nine months later, barely a teenager, her earthly journey came to an end.

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Despite concerns about both the Covid pandemic and political unrest, San Francisco pro-lifers held the 17th Annual Walk for Life West Coast on January 23, 2021. Organizers had expected hundreds of attendees; thousands showed up. Walk co-chair Eva Muntean was thrilled “I guess by now I should know better than to sell the commitment of pro-lifers short. I’ve never been so happy to be wrong.”

As a young father, bestselling author and pastor, Mark Driscoll, remembers reading Bible stories and teaching his first-born daughter, Ashley, how to pray the way God’s children talk to their dad. Today, at a time when Americans may feel isolated, anxious, or disconnected, Driscoll and daughter, Real Faith Ministries Director, Ashley Chase, believe prayer can be a powerful, life-changing vehicle for help.

An impressive lineup of speakers and musical guests are scheduled to highlight the RISE Conference, set for February 24- 25, 2021 at the citylife church in Tampa, Florida.

More than 22,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Rev. Franklin Graham to be fired from his leading roles at the Christian humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse as well as the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association because of his support for former President Donald Trump.

Pro-life activists from throughout New Jersey will gather in front of the State House Annex Friday, January 22, for an 11:00 a.m. peaceful rally, followed by a prayer walk past Planned Parenthood.