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Canada Introduces Law to Ban Handgun Sales

Canada Introduces Law to Ban Handgun Sales https://ift.tt/nJosS3q Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government introduced legislation Monday that would put a freeze on importing, buying or selling handguns.

Hundreds of Korean Intercessors Coming to Pray for America on Anniversary of Historic Billy Graham Crusade

Hundreds of Korean Intercessors Coming to Pray for America on Anniversary of Historic Billy Graham Crusade https://ift.tt/napJOPX From June 1-5, hundreds of intercessors from South Korea will be in 20 cities throughout America to pray for revival, and the leader of a national prayer movement is encouraging churches across the country to hold their own prayer meetings at the same time.

Honor Killings Surging: The Question the World Is Avoiding - What's the Value of a Life?

Honor Killings Surging: The Question the World Is Avoiding - What's the Value of a Life? https://ift.tt/napJOPX The U.S. Supreme Court could be on the brink of overturning Roe v. Wade – the ruling that legalized abortion in America – and that raises a topic many want to avoid.

COMMENTARY: Memorial Day in a Maddening World

COMMENTARY: Memorial Day in a Maddening World https://ift.tt/napJOPX Many of us are feeling untethered right now. We're being whiplashed from one crisis to another. Horrific—gutwrenching—gun violence, ongoing war in Ukraine, inflation, looming recession, and new reports of clergy sexual abuse coverup in America's largest protestant denomination. It's maddening, and there's no shortage of experts who are rushing to provide solutions for these complex global and national problems. Often, their voices simply add to our confusion and fuel our anxiety and divisions. 

5 Deeply Concerning Revelations About the State of Christian Evangelism in America

5 Deeply Concerning Revelations About the State of Christian Evangelism in America https://ift.tt/9fVimpH A new survey yields some concerning findings on evangelism in the modern era.

Air Force Base Calls Off 'Drag Queen Story Time' Event Targeting Young Children After Sen. Marco Rubio Sends Letter

Air Force Base Calls Off 'Drag Queen Story Time' Event Targeting Young Children After Sen. Marco Rubio Sends Letter https://ift.tt/9fVimpH An Air Force base in Germany canceled a “Drag Queen Story Time” event that was scheduled for next month after Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) strongly urged against placing “children in a sexualized environment.”

'Follow Me': Iranian Muslim Sees Jesus in a Vision, Abandons Islam for Christianity

'Follow Me': Iranian Muslim Sees Jesus in a Vision, Abandons Islam for Christianity https://ift.tt/fSsD9V1 An ex-Muslim from Tehran, Iran, who immigrated to the United States as a child recently revealed how a vision of Jesus led her out of a life of chaos and pain and into a relationship with the Lord.

Russia Slams Sanctions, Seeks to Blame West for Food Crisis

Russia Slams Sanctions, Seeks to Blame West for Food Crisis https://ift.tt/el4YIna Moscow pressed the West on Thursday to lift sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine, seeking to shift the blame for a growing food crisis that has been worsened by Kyiv’s inability to ship millions of tons of grain and other agricultural products while under attack.

Tracking Humans: Medical Pills with MicroChips and a New Proposal to Monitor Your Carbon Footprint

Tracking Humans: Medical Pills with MicroChips and a New Proposal to Monitor Your Carbon Footprint https://ift.tt/dVQz2lX Critics are sounding the alarm about ongoing developments in tracking technology for humans. It comes as comments from the World Economic Forum about using tech to monitor human behavior are going viral.

Pfizer Admits Developing 'Ingestible Pill' to Track Your Every Move: 'Frightening'

Pfizer Admits Developing 'Ingestible Pill' to Track Your Every Move: 'Frightening' https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ Once thought of as science fiction, advances in technology have led to implantable microchips in humans. For the last several years, the effort to market these implants to a dubious public has increased and so has the backlash over potential privacy issues. 

The Philippines Proclaims New President and Vice President

The Philippines Proclaims New President and Vice President https://ift.tt/RTmEdWZ The Philippine Senate and Congress in a joint session, officially proclaimed today Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. as the duly elected president of the Philippines. And Sarah Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing president Rodrigo Duterte, was named the duly elected vice president in record speed after only two days of canvassing. 

Biden Frames Asia Trip as Chance to Strengthen Alliances Amid Growing Tensions From China

Biden Frames Asia Trip as Chance to Strengthen Alliances Amid Growing Tensions From China https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 After six days in Asia, President Biden's effort to strengthen the Indo-Pacific was met with a show of aggression from Russia and China. 

'Stonewalling and Even Outright Hostility': Southern Baptist Report Shows Mistreatment of Abuse Victims

'Stonewalling and Even Outright Hostility': Southern Baptist Report Shows Mistreatment of Abuse Victims https://ift.tt/bM4Sk09 Southern Baptists are reeling in the wake of a third-party investigation that shows the denomination's top leaders mistreated abuse survivors and advocates for decades.

Ukrainian Intelligence: Putin Survived Assassination Attempt Early in Conflict

Ukrainian Intelligence: Putin Survived Assassination Attempt Early in Conflict https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly survived an assassination attempt, according to Ukrainian Intelligence. 

Russian Forces Step Up Shelling in Ukraine's East

Russian Forces Step Up Shelling in Ukraine's East https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV Russian forces have stepped up shelling in Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland as they press their offensive in the region that is now the focus of fighting in the 3-month-old war.

Biden: US Would Intervene With Military to Defend Taiwan

Biden: US Would Intervene With Military to Defend Taiwan https://ift.tt/aRLu7JV President Joe Biden said Monday that the U.S. would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan, saying the burden to protect Taiwan is "even stronger' after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It was one of the most forceful presidential statements in support of self-governing in decades.

Biden Says Monkeypox Cases Something to 'Be Concerned About'

Biden Says Monkeypox Cases Something to 'Be Concerned About' https://ift.tt/npKArBx President Joe Biden said Sunday that recent cases of monkeypox that have been identified in Europe and the United States were something “to be concerned about.”

Publishing Company Changes 'Fishers of Men' to 'Fishers of Persons' in Spanish Edition of Jerusalem Bible

Publishing Company Changes 'Fishers of Men' to 'Fishers of Persons' in Spanish Edition of Jerusalem Bible https://ift.tt/eLOlZf5 One publishing house recently announced a significant change to its new Spanish edition of the Jerusalem Bible.

Food, Education and the Gospel: CBN's Orphan's Promise Announces Warsaw Training Center for Ukrainian Children

Food, Education and the Gospel: CBN's Orphan's Promise Announces Warsaw Training Center for Ukrainian Children https://ift.tt/2nGB01f Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, more than six million Ukrainians have fled their war-torn country with more than three million refugees going to Poland. CBN is in Warsaw, Poland, providing the refugees, who are primarily women and children, with food, education, and the gospel at the Orphan's Promise training center. 

'Hell on Earth' in Eastern Ukraine as Russia Takes Prisoners of War and New Video Captures the Horror

'Hell on Earth' in Eastern Ukraine as Russia Takes Prisoners of War and New Video Captures the Horror https://ift.tt/2nGB01f With the number of defenders left holed up in a Mariupol steel factory dwindling, Russian commanders will be coming under increasing pressure to reallocate troops from the strategic southern port city to bolster their offensive in eastern Ukraine, Britain's Defense Ministry said Friday.

Britain: Russian Troops Likely to Redeploy From Mariupol

Britain: Russian Troops Likely to Redeploy From Mariupol https://ift.tt/2nGB01f With the number of defenders left holed up in a Mariupol steel factory dwindling, Russian commanders will be coming under increasing pressure to reallocate troops from the strategic southern port city to bolster their offensive in eastern Ukraine, Britain's Defense Ministry said Friday.

Young Ukrainian Orphan Girl and Grandmother Find Safety, Comfort in CBN Refugee Home

Young Ukrainian Orphan Girl and Grandmother Find Safety, Comfort in CBN Refugee Home https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 During the worst of the fighting, millions of Ukrainians fled to nearby Poland, including a young girl and her grandmother who found comfort at a refugee home supported by CBN's Orphan's Promise.

Hezbollah, Allies Lose Majority in Lebanon's Parliament

Hezbollah, Allies Lose Majority in Lebanon's Parliament https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group and its allies lost their parliamentary majority, final elections results showed Tuesday, while more than a dozen independent newcomers gained seats. The outcome signaled a shift in a country devastated by an ongoing financial meltdown and soaring poverty.

Russian Soldier Pleads Guilty at Ukraine War Crimes Trial

Russian Soldier Pleads Guilty at Ukraine War Crimes Trial https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 A 21-year-old Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing an unarmed civilian.

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient City Where Early Christians Could Have Fled to Escape Persecution

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient City Where Early Christians Could Have Fled to Escape Persecution https://ift.tt/7beW3w9 Archaeologists have uncovered a large, 2,000-year-old underground city in Turkey that could have been a refuge for early Christians escaping Roman persecution, Live Sciences reports. 

Is the EU Undergoing a 'Chinafication'? Brussels Will Be Rolling Out a New 'Digital Identity' 

Is the EU Undergoing a 'Chinafication'? Brussels Will Be Rolling Out a New 'Digital Identity'  https://ift.tt/lZbTLED Some are warning that the European Union is undergoing a "Chinafication." The EU will reportedly test a new digital identity program for its citizens later this year with a rollout planned for September 2023. 

'Fairness Is Paramount': Swim Group Recommends Big Step to Protect Girls' Sports Amid Trans Debate

'Fairness Is Paramount': Swim Group Recommends Big Step to Protect Girls' Sports Amid Trans Debate https://ift.tt/lZbTLED The controversy over athletes with biologically male DNA competing in girls' sports is making new headlines. The hotly contested issue has led to 17 states banning trans athletes from participating in girls' sports based on their gender identity. Now, one major coaches association is calling for a "transgender division" to save women's and girls' sports. 

NATO Chief Hails 'Historic Moment' as Finland, Sweden Apply

NATO Chief Hails 'Historic Moment' as Finland, Sweden Apply https://ift.tt/lZbTLED NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing Finland and Sweden to join its ranks, after the two countries submitted their membership requests.

Franklin Graham Preaches Gospel in UK Despite Facing Anti-Christian Discrimination

Franklin Graham Preaches Gospel in UK Despite Facing Anti-Christian Discrimination https://ift.tt/lZbTLED Evangelist Franklin Graham is pushing forward with his plans to travel throughout the UK this month for his "God Loves You" tour, despite opposition from LGBTQ activists and their allies over his biblical beliefs.

This Grandma Was Arrested for Praying Silently While Walking Outside: 'Chilling Effect on Freedom'

This Grandma Was Arrested for Praying Silently While Walking Outside: 'Chilling Effect on Freedom' https://ift.tt/ZIgaDqM A grandmother who was arrested in the UK for walking and praying silently near an abortion clinic is still awaiting trial a year after her arrest.

As Finland, Sweden Apply to Join NATO, Ukrainian Fighters Claim More Victories Against Russia

As Finland, Sweden Apply to Join NATO, Ukrainian Fighters Claim More Victories Against Russia https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Vladimir Putin's plan to take over Ukraine may be hitting the wall. Russian troops are suffering major defeats, and NATO is now set to expand on Russia's border.

Ukraine Mounts Effort to Rescue Last Fighters at Steel Mill

Ukraine Mounts Effort to Rescue Last Fighters at Steel Mill https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b Efforts were underway Tuesday to rescue the last of the defenders inside the Azovstal steel plant in the ruined city of Mariupol after Ukrainian officials said the fighters had “completed their mission” and there was no way to free the plant by military means.

Death of a Biblical Worldview in America: Most Parents of Young Children Don't Believe in Jesus for Salvation

Death of a Biblical Worldview in America: Most Parents of Young Children Don't Believe in Jesus for Salvation https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b "This is an opportunity, a wake-up call to the church, to make sure we're teaching the truth in scripture and going back to the principles and believing that everything the word of God says is true."

'God Gave Us Mercy': Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Ukrainians to Safety in Canada

'God Gave Us Mercy': Samaritan's Purse Airlifts Ukrainians to Safety in Canada https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b The Samaritan's Purse ministry is regularly flying critical relief supplies and food into Ukraine every week. But on Sunday, one of the Christian humanitarian organization's DC-8 cargo planes completed a different mission as it carried 28 Ukrainians to safety in Toronto, Canada.

NK Authorities Murder Christians for Secretly Worshipping Jesus, Innocent Relatives Arrested, Imprisoned, Tortured

NK Authorities Murder Christians for Secretly Worshipping Jesus, Innocent Relatives Arrested, Imprisoned, Tortured https://ift.tt/0RfLM2b The scope of persecution against Christians in North Korea has now reached the point where it is illegal to worship Jesus or even own a Bible. And the penalty is usually death. 

Sweden Ends Neutrality, Joins Finland in Seeking NATO Berth

Sweden Ends Neutrality, Joins Finland in Seeking NATO Berth https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm Sweden's prime minister announced Monday that Sweden will join Finland in seeking NATO membership in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a historic shift that comes after more than 200 years of military nonalignment in the Nordic country.

Small Wins Buoy Ukraine; West Says Russians Losing Momentum

Small Wins Buoy Ukraine; West Says Russians Losing Momentum https://ift.tt/TdRpqbm Almost three months after Russia shocked the world by invading Ukraine, its military faces a bogged-down war, the prospect of a bigger NATO, and an opponent buoyed Sunday by wins on and off the battlefield.

Jordan Peterson Tells Graduates Faith 'Is a Form of Courage, 'Warns Them of the 'Devil at the Crossroads'

Jordan Peterson Tells Graduates Faith 'Is a Form of Courage, 'Warns Them of the 'Devil at the Crossroads' https://ift.tt/J28n3t4 Famed clinical psychologist and two-time author Dr. Jordan Peterson warned the graduates of Hillsdale College in Michigan on Saturday about the “devil at the crossroads” during his countercultural commencement address.

25-Year-Old Nigerian Christian Student Killed, Body Burned By Classmates Over 'Blasphemous' WhatsApp Message

25-Year-Old Nigerian Christian Student Killed, Body Burned By Classmates Over 'Blasphemous' WhatsApp Message https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F A 25-year-old Christian student in Nigeria's Sokoto State was beaten to death Thursday by her classmates after they reportedly found what they considered to be a blasphemous message she sent to a school WhatsApp group.

'At Any Moment You Can Die': Ukrainian Mom's Heartbreaking Exodus and Deep Gratitude to Operation Blessing

'At Any Moment You Can Die': Ukrainian Mom's Heartbreaking Exodus and Deep Gratitude to Operation Blessing https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F Millions of refugees who have fled Ukraine face an uncertain future. One mom shared her thoughts about the unexpected dangers and life changes caused by the fighting, and how the help of volunteers from groups like CBN's Operation Blessing help lighten the load.  

Why the Whole World Should Worry About Desperate Putin's Preferred Weapon of Mass Destruction

Why the Whole World Should Worry About Desperate Putin's Preferred Weapon of Mass Destruction https://ift.tt/hxKjA6F As Russia continues to suffer devastating losses in Ukraine, how likely would a desperate President Putin be to use nuclear weapons against NATO in the Baltics or Ukraine?

Ministry in the Metaverse – A Fad or New Frontier to Preach the Gospel?

Ministry in the Metaverse – A Fad or New Frontier to Preach the Gospel? https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW Scores of wary and reluctant church leaders quickly adopted live streaming during the early days of the pandemic—their very survival expediting an embrace of technology. Now, some are thinking about the future, eager to explore the new digital frontier of the metaverse to promote the gospel.

British Microchip Implant Takes Hand-Swipe Payments to Next Level, Along with End Times Prophecy Concerns

British Microchip Implant Takes Hand-Swipe Payments to Next Level, Along with End Times Prophecy Concerns https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW Implantable chips in humans are not new, but for the last several years, the push to market them to a dubious population has escalated. Now, a company in the United Kingdom has developed a new chip that allows you to pay on the same reader as a credit card.

Putin's War Backfiring as NATO Now Set to Expand with New Additions Like Finland, Sweden

Putin's War Backfiring as NATO Now Set to Expand with New Additions Like Finland, Sweden https://ift.tt/X0jS6yW Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine is backfiring, big time. By invading Ukraine, Putin intended to keep NATO from expanding along Russia's border. Instead, the opposite is unfolding. Today, Finland announced that it wants to join NATO, and Sweden is expected to follow.

Finland's Leaders in Favor of Applying for NATO Membership

Finland's Leaders in Favor of Applying for NATO Membership https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr Finland's president and prime minister said Thursday they’re in favor of applying for NATO membership, paving the way for the alliance to expand amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Deconstructing Deconstruction: David Crowder, Faith Leaders Share Experiences to Help Christians Face the Controversy

Deconstructing Deconstruction: David Crowder, Faith Leaders Share Experiences to Help Christians Face the Controversy https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr As faith deconstruction grows among believers in the church, David Crowder and other faith leaders shared their experience and understanding of the movement, so the church can learn how to approach this controversial topic. 

A Work of Faith, Hope and Gratitude: Construction Continues on Brazil's 143-Foot Statue of 'Christ the Protector'

A Work of Faith, Hope and Gratitude: Construction Continues on Brazil's 143-Foot Statue of 'Christ the Protector' https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr After two years of work, an enormous statue of Jesus Christ is standing tall in Brazil and is larger than the iconic Christ the Redeemer that overlooks Rio de Janeiro.

90-Year-Old Bishop Arrested in Hong Kong for Supporting Democracy

90-Year-Old Bishop Arrested in Hong Kong for Supporting Democracy https://ift.tt/KXnL2Fr Authorities in Hong Kong arrested a 90-year-old former Catholic bishop over his reported support for a pro-democracy group.

Signs in the Heavens: Blood Red Skies in China and 'Super Flower Blood Moon' in US Prompt Biblical End Times Talk

Signs in the Heavens: Blood Red Skies in China and 'Super Flower Blood Moon' in US Prompt Biblical End Times Talk https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz Unique weather conditions in China's port city of Zhoushan caused the sky to turn blood-red earlier this week, and left many of the city's residents wondering if the end of the world had come.   

Ukrainians Make Gains in East, Stop Russian Gas at One Hub

Ukrainians Make Gains in East, Stop Russian Gas at One Hub https://ift.tt/mPHDaMz Ukraine's natural gas pipeline operator on Wednesday stopped Russian shipments through a key hub in the east of the country, while its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said Kyiv's military had made small gains, pushing Russian forces out of four villages near Kharkiv.

Russia Fires Hypersonic Missiles at Odesa After Holiday Pomp

Russia Fires Hypersonic Missiles at Odesa After Holiday Pomp https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb Ukraine's vital Black Sea port of Odesa came under repeated missile attack, including from some hypersonic missiles, after Russia marked its biggest patriotic holiday without giving new information about the war. Also, a Ukrainian official said the bodies of 44 civilians were found in the rubble of a building destroyed by Russia in March.

Iran Tells 9-Year-Old Girls: 'Begin Planning' Now to Raise Terrorist 'Martyr' Babies

Iran Tells 9-Year-Old Girls: 'Begin Planning' Now to Raise Terrorist 'Martyr' Babies https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb During a recent speech to schoolgirls in Tehran, a top Iranian leader told nine-year-old girls to "begin planning" now "to start a family in order to raise (the next generation) to be like the martyr (Iranian military leader Qasem) Soleimani."

Ousted Dictator's Son May Be Next President of Philippines Despite Tax Evasion and Family's Plunder of Billions

Ousted Dictator's Son May Be Next President of Philippines Despite Tax Evasion and Family's Plunder of Billions https://ift.tt/Kl6WLZb Filipinos stood in long lines to choose a new president Monday, with the son of an ousted dictator and a champion of human rights the top contenders in a tenuous moment in a deeply divided Asian democracy.

Russia Marks WWII Victory Shadowed by Ukraine

Russia Marks WWII Victory Shadowed by Ukraine https://ift.tt/luQA1Ft Russian forces pushed forward Monday in their assault on Ukraine, seeking to capture the crucial southern port city of Mariupol as Moscow celebrated its Victory Day holiday.

With Marcos Jr. Tipped to Win, Philippines at Tenuous Moment

With Marcos Jr. Tipped to Win, Philippines at Tenuous Moment https://ift.tt/luQA1Ft Filipinos stood in long lines to choose a new president Monday, with the son of an ousted dictator and a champion of human rights the top contenders in a tenuous moment in a deeply divided Asian democracy.

Museum of the Bible Welcomes President of Ghana for Inaugural Africa Lecture on National Day of Prayer

Museum of the Bible Welcomes President of Ghana for Inaugural Africa Lecture on National Day of Prayer https://ift.tt/luQA1Ft Washington D.C.'s Museum of the Bible welcomed His Excellency President Akufo-Addo of Ghana as the guest of honor and a keynote speaker Thursday, coinciding with the observance of the National Day of Prayer (NDOP).

Jill Biden Pays Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Meets First Lady

Jill Biden Pays Surprise Visit to Ukraine, Meets First Lady https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with first lady Olena Zelenska to show U.S. support for the embattled nation as Russia presses its punishing war in the eastern regions.

Crews Work Through 2nd Night After Cuba Hotel Blast Kills 27

Crews Work Through 2nd Night After Cuba Hotel Blast Kills 27 https://ift.tt/Tlx8Kpf Crews worked through a second night searching for victims of a hotel explosion that killed at least 27 people in Cuba’s capital and left more than a dozen missing amid the rubble.

Rescuers Look for Victims at Cuba Hotel After Blast Kills 22

Rescuers Look for Victims at Cuba Hotel After Blast Kills 22 https://ift.tt/l1gQMqk Rescuers in Cuba’s capital were searching rubble through the night to find more victims of an explosion that killed at least 22 people and injured dozens at a luxury hotel that once hosted dignitaries and celebrities, including Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

Ukrainians Take a Last Stand in Mariupol, NY Times Claims US Behind Deaths of 12 Russian Generals

Ukrainians Take a Last Stand in Mariupol, NY Times Claims US Behind Deaths of 12 Russian Generals https://ift.tt/veiB9lI Ukrainian fighters battling Russian forces in the tunnels beneath Mariupol’s immense steel plant refused to surrender in the face of relentless attacks, with the wife of one commander saying they had vowed to “stand till the end.”

Defenders Inside Ukrainian Steel Mill Refuse to Surrender

Defenders Inside Ukrainian Steel Mill Refuse to Surrender https://ift.tt/veiB9lI Ukrainian fighters battling Russian forces in the tunnels beneath Mariupol’s immense steel plant refused to surrender in the face of relentless attacks, with the wife of one commander saying they had vowed to “stand till the end.”

CBN's Operation Blessing Ready, Waiting to Help Ukrainian Refugees Crossing Ukraine - Poland Border

CBN's Operation Blessing Ready, Waiting to Help Ukrainian Refugees Crossing Ukraine - Poland Border https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg Nearly six million people have now fled the fighting in Ukraine with more than half of them taking refuge in neighboring Poland.

CBN's Operation Blessing Ready, Waiting to Help Ukrainian Refugees Crossing Ukraine - Poland Border

CBN's Operation Blessing Ready, Waiting to Help Ukrainian Refugees Crossing Ukraine - Poland Border https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg Nearly six million people have now fled the fighting in Ukraine with more than half of them taking refuge in neighboring Poland.

Ukraine Repels Some Attacks but Combat Rages at Steel Mill

Ukraine Repels Some Attacks but Combat Rages at Steel Mill https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg Ukrainian forces said Thursday they repelled Russian attacks in the east and recaptured some territory, even as Moscow moved to obstruct the flow of Western weapons to Ukraine by bombarding rail stations and other supply-line targets across the country.

Russian Priests Publicly Condemn War in Ukraine Despite Threat of Sanctions and Imprisonment

Russian Priests Publicly Condemn War in Ukraine Despite Threat of Sanctions and Imprisonment https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg A pair of Russian priests are speaking out in opposition to Vladimir Putin's military campaign in Ukraine, despite the risk of imprisonment or angering Russian Orthodox Church officials.

'Opposition to Our Religious Beliefs': UK Mayor Wants Franklin Graham's 'God Loves You' Tour Ads Off of City Buses

'Opposition to Our Religious Beliefs': UK Mayor Wants Franklin Graham's 'God Loves You' Tour Ads Off of City Buses https://ift.tt/rIUMqWg Franklin Graham is receiving pushback once again from an official in the United Kingdom who has taken issue with the evangelist's religious beliefs on marriage and sexuality. 

War in Ukraine Sparks Fears of Global Wheat Shortage

War in Ukraine Sparks Fears of Global Wheat Shortage https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 The war in Ukraine means much of Ukraine's winter wheat crop will never be harvested, and wheat stored in silos near Odesa can't make it to market becasue of Russia's blockade of ports on the Black Sea. That means countries that rely on Ukrainian wheat are already experiencing shortages.

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Amid Rising Animosities

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Amid Rising Animosities https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters on Wednesday, South Korean and Japanese officials said, days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to speed up the development of his nuclear weapons “at the fastest possible pace” and threatened to use them against rivals.

EU Leader Calls for Russian Oil Ban in New Set of Sanctions

EU Leader Calls for Russian Oil Ban in New Set of Sanctions https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 The European Union's top official on Wednesday called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia and target the country’s biggest bank and major broadcasters in a sixth package of sanctions against Moscow for its war in Ukraine.

United Methodists Finally Split Over LGBTQ Policies, Conservatives Officially Launch Global Church

United Methodists Finally Split Over LGBTQ Policies, Conservatives Officially Launch Global Church https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 Conservatives have officially parted ways with the United Methodist Church (UMC) after years of debate on same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay pastors.

Islamic State West Africa Claims Responsibility for Bombing that Targeted Christians

Islamic State West Africa Claims Responsibility for Bombing that Targeted Christians https://ift.tt/A60OrX2 The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) armed group has claimed responsibility for an explosion that killed six people and seriously wounded 19 others last month at a market where alcohol was sold in Nigeria's eastern Taraba state.

CBN's Operation Blessing Providing Food Boxes and Hope for Ukrainian Refugees

CBN's Operation Blessing Providing Food Boxes and Hope for Ukrainian Refugees https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk Millions of Ukrainian refugees have fled into neighboring Poland since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24. 

CBN's Operation Blessing Providing Food Boxes for Ukrainian Refugees

CBN's Operation Blessing Providing Food Boxes for Ukrainian Refugees https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk Millions of Ukrainian refugees have fled into neighboring Poland since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24. 

US Official: Russia Plans to Annex Parts of Eastern Ukraine

US Official: Russia Plans to Annex Parts of Eastern Ukraine https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk Russia plans to annex much of eastern Ukraine later this month, a senior U.S. official warned, and the Mariupol steel mill that is the city’s last stronghold of resistance came under renewed assault a day after the first evacuation of civilians from the plant.

Egyptian Muslim Extremists Repeatedly Stab Coptic Christian to Death, Torch His Car

Egyptian Muslim Extremists Repeatedly Stab Coptic Christian to Death, Torch His Car https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk A young Coptic Christian man was viciously killed last week in the Egyptian city of Dabaa, Matrouh Governorate. Four unidentified masked men reportedly shot him numerous times while he was at work.  

Pastor Wins Discrimination Case After Losing Job for Warning Parents About Dangers of LGBTQ Events

Pastor Wins Discrimination Case After Losing Job for Warning Parents About Dangers of LGBTQ Events https://ift.tt/C0r7Ujk An Employment Tribunal in the United Kingdom has determined that a Christian pastor, who also worked as a primary school caretaker, was discriminated against when he was forced out of his part-time job almost three years ago after posting a tweet warning Christians and children against supporting local LGBTQ pride events.

CBN's Operation Blessing Warehouse in Poland Busy Loading Supplies for Ukrainian Refugees

CBN's Operation Blessing Warehouse in Poland Busy Loading Supplies for Ukrainian Refugees https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on Feb. 24, refugees have been pouring into European countries like Poland. CBN's Operation Blessing (OB) has been there providing them with food, water, and other essentials.

Russian State TV Debates Nuking Western Europe, Civilians Escape Mariupol

Russian State TV Debates Nuking Western Europe, Civilians Escape Mariupol https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN Ukrainian civilians are finally being evacuated from the shattered port city of Mariupol, as Russian TV showed a simulated nuclear attack on Western Europe. 

Evacuation of Civilians from Ukrainian Steel Plant Begins

Evacuation of Civilians from Ukrainian Steel Plant Begins https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN Ukrainian civilians holed up inside a steel plant in Mariupol under siege by Russian forces nearly two months began evacuating over the weekend and people sheltering elsewhere in the city were to leave Monday, local officials said.

Thousands of Russians Fleeing the War with Ukraine Take Refuge in Armenia

Thousands of Russians Fleeing the War with Ukraine Take Refuge in Armenia https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN Thousands of Russians have fled their homeland since the war with Ukraine began and many have taken refuge in Armenia.

Chinese Communist Party Forces Christian Website to Shut Down After 20 Years of Service

Chinese Communist Party Forces Christian Website to Shut Down After 20 Years of Service https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN A long-running Christian website was recently shut down by the Chinese Communist Party as part of the government's ongoing efforts to abolish Christianity.

COMMENTARY: 'God Is Good, God Is Great' - What Does This Really Mean

COMMENTARY: 'God Is Good, God Is Great' - What Does This Really Mean https://ift.tt/3a9QmRN During a pandemic — with job losses, health crises, shortages, and difficulties at every turn — these words mean that people who know God can put their trust in God's greatness because God is great.

'Renew Our Minds to the Truth': Passion Founder Louie Giglio Lists 'Secrets' to Reaching Millennials, Gen Z Amid Cultural Chaos

'Renew Our Minds to the Truth': Passion Founder Louie Giglio Lists 'Secrets' to Reaching Millennials, Gen Z Amid Cultural Chaos https://ift.tt/O0ZrSNP Pastor Louie Giglio, a prolific pastor and the founder of the Passion movement, has a front-row seat to ministering to America’s young generation.