Christian News Journal

Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie urges compassion after Jarrid Wilson’s suicide

Pastor Greg Laurie urged his grieving congregants at Harvest Christian Fellowship on Wednesday (Sept. 11) to have compassion for people…

In New Mexico town, single parents get free rent, benefits — if they go to church

Biatriz Larez knows what it’s like to struggle to feed her family. A few years ago, the single mother and…

Samaritan’s Purse airlifts critical relief to hurricane-battered Bahamas

Samaritan’s Purse is airlifting its DC-8 cargo plane stocked with critical supplies to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian pummeled the…

Court rules in favor of the Minnesota filmmakers’ religious liberty

A federal appeals court has delivered a victory to Minnesota filmmakers who refuse to create videos of same-sex weddings because…

Planned Parenthood forfeits federal funds over abortion restrictions

One of Planned Parenthood’s government revenue streams has officially dried up for now. The Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA)…

News

World News

World News

Withdrawal of extradition bill not enough to satisfy Hong Kong Christians

The withdrawal of an extradition bill that threatened religious freedom in Hong Kong is not…
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Ebola deaths and fears return to the Congo
Sudan Christians may benefit from new accord

Perspectives

Perspectives

If you were Drew Brees, what would you say?

“Controversy erupts around Drew Brees,” proclaimed news outlets on Friday, the very same news outlets who erupted the controversy engulfing…
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Perspectives

The search for the ‘gay gene’ | A new study, predictable reactions

Nothing in our culture so clearly demonstrates the controlling power of one’s settled presuppositions like how we think and talk…
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Family Entertainment

Family-friendly Entertainment

August 29, 2019

Ken Burns’ ‘Country Music’ leads September’s family-friendly lineup

More than a few of my childhood nights were spent sitting in my bedroom, wondering why my father was watching…
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Music reviews

Music reviews

August 2, 2019

Music reviews | New releases from Newsboys and Hillsong

Artist: Newsboys Album: United It brings together former vocalist Peter Furler and guitarist Phil Joel with the current band members,…
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Overcomer movie: What defines you?

What defines who you are? Your job? Your spouse, your partner, your accomplishments? Does your sense of well-being and satisfaction…

Inspirational ‘Basketball or Nothing’ leads August streaming lineup

Sports movies have a special place in the American culture. Perhaps that’s because Americans naturally root for the underdog —…

Jeremy Camp’s new album and movie: ‘it’s about what God has done’

For Christian singer Jeremy Camp, the next year won’t be like any other 12-month stretch during his long career. It…

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ leads July streaming lineup

Michael Banks is a young widower facing eviction from his London home. That’s bad enough, but with two children to…

Passionate advocates highlight the persecuted church in new film

One is a former FBI agent, the other a longtime missionary. In their respective ways, they’re intent on raising awareness…

Surfer Bethany Hamilton faces new challenges in ‘Unstoppable’

America first saw Bethany Hamilton as the 13-year-old surfer who lost her arm to a tiger shark. A new documentary,…

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ leads June streaming lineup

Superhero movies are ultra-popular in our culture, but they’re also ultra-violent and, sometimes, ultra profane. They’re also loved by young…

Emanuel: Steph Curry movie documents Charleston church shooting forgiveness

Do the frequency and horror of mass shootings ever overwhelm you? Sometimes my mind struggles to process the details: Virginia…

Faith-based ‘Like Arrows’ tops May’s streaming lineup

Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick are the names behind some of the most successful films in faith-based entertainment— including War…

CNN’s Redemption Project: Could you forgive your loved-one’s killer?

When someone offends you, do you get even? Ignore? Seek to reconcile? Suppose their offense were killing your loved one…

Kirk Cameron’s ‘Connect’ gives parents answers about kids & smartphones

Kirk Cameron’s latest project wasn’t birthed in the mind of a Hollywood filmmaker. It began when he and his wife…

Laura Story on the legacy of parenting

The singer-songwriter talks about her strengths and weaknesses as a mother. Laura Story is a worship leader at Perimeter Church,…

Netflix controversial suicide series raises questions and alarms

A streamed Netflix series dramatizing the fictional story of a teen’s suicide has drawn disparate reactions from secular and Christian…

Steven Curtis Chapman: ‘Trust God’ through tragedy

The career of contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman has spanned 30 years, marked by success and tragedy. The Paducah,…

Churches struggle with response to domestic violence

When it comes to domestic violence, Protestant pastors want to be helpful but often don’t know where to start, a…

‘Chewbacca Mom’ talks poverty, depression and hope in new book

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Zondervan announced today the signing of a multi-book deal with Candace Payne, who is frequently referred…