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Labor Day Bible Verses Indicate God Applauds Hard Workers
When employment circumstances are not ideal, it may be easy to forget God truly sees earnest efforts and that Bible verses promise that labor will be rewarded. Following are some uplifting and encouraging Bible verses in observation of 2016 Labor Day weekend.

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New Disney Faith Movie: 'Queen of Katwe' Shares Joy of Christian Missionary Work
What do chess, conviction and religion have in common? The thread among these three aspects will be explained in a new Walt Disney movie about missionaries in Uganda. Entitled "Queen of Katwe," the new movie was inspired by a true story about the bond between missionary Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi, a girl growing up in the slum area of Kampala. The film is slated to debut in theaters Sept. 23, 2016.

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I Am Second: Former Miss America Shares Christ-Inspired Story on Eating Disorder Recovery
Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund, said she found hope in Christ as she struggled through recovering from an eating disorder. She now is a national eating disorders awareness advocate and community relations specialist for Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center near Chicago. She shared her story in a new, 12-minute "I Am Second" White Chair Film.

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Ann Coulter Claims 'Media Lied About Donald Trump Mocking Disabled Reporter'
Author of the newly released book "In Trump We Trust: E Pluribus Awesome!" Ann Coulter, insists American broadcasters and media representatives invented a lie about GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump making fun of a reporter with disabilities. She specifically accuses the Washington Post staff of smearing the Republican nominee. Most of her defense is that she said Trump does an "arm-waving routine" whenever he's pretending to be a flustered person of any type.

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Christian Woman Sues to Wear Head Scarf for Alabama ID, Told Only Muslims Can
When Yvonne Allen went to renew her Alabama driver's license, she said she wasn't expecting to discuss the Bible. But the trip turned into her defending her Christian beliefs about women covering their heads.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.