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Pastor Davey Blackburn Taking Hiatus from Pulpit, But Urges Church to Carry On: 'I Don't Want This Tragedy To Be Wasted'
Davey Blackburn, the Indiana pastor whose pregnant wife, Amanda, was murdered during a home invasion on Nov. 10, has announced he is stepping away from the pulpit for a time but encouraged his church to "not give up any ground" despite the tragedy.

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Jeremy Lin Addresses Hometown Palo Alto Suicides, Encourages Teens to Find Identity in Christ, Extend Compassion to One Another
Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin recently addressed the issue of suicides in high school and encouraged students to help prevent such tragedies by taking the time to listen and extend compassion to one another.

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'It's Easier for Politicians to Admit to Watching Porn, Smoking Weed Than to Having Faith, Prayer,' Says Welsh Secretary of State
Thanks to "growing secularism" in many Western countries, it is far easier for politicians to publicly discuss pornography and drug use than prayer, a Tory cabinet minister said on Tuesday.

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Richard Dawkins Slams 'Regressive Left' for Turning 'Treacherous Blind Eye' to Misogyny, Homophobia Promoted By Islam
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins has slammed liberals for turning a "treacherous" blind eye to the misogyny and homophobia promoted by Islam despite the shocking human rights abuses carried out by Muslims around the world.

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High School Principal Who Said 'The Only Terrorists to Fear Are White Christian Men With Guns' Keeps Job after Apologizing
After asserting that the only terrorists Americans should fear are "domestic white 'Christian' men with easy access to guns", a Maine high school official has issued an apology, admitting his statement was an "exaggeration"

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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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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.
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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.