• Muslim Businessman Erects 85-Foot Christmas Tree in Baghdad to ‘Join Christian Brothers in Their Holiday Celebrations’

  A Muslim Iraqi businessman has constructed the tallest Christmas tree in Baghdad as a symbol of solidarity with Christians. and as a way to help fellow Iraqis receive comfort for the violence in Mosul.

  

• Imprisoned Vietnamese Pastor Kept in Isolation, Fed with Food Mixed with Broken Glass

  A Vietnamese Lutheran pastor who was imprisoned for fighting for religious freedom was recently kept in isolation and was not allowed to contact his family after demanding equal rights with other prisoners.

  

• Pro-Life Groups Call for Override of Gov. Kasich’s Veto of ‘Heartbeat Bill’

  Pro-life groups in Ohio are urging the Ohio Senate and House to override Gov. John Kasich’s veto of the "heartbeat bill" that would have banned abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected.

  

• School District Reprimands Coach for Taking a Knee During Team Prayer

  A Florida middle school coach was reprimanded by the school district for taking a knee while his team huddled for prayer before a game.

  

• Colombia Plane Crash Survivor Was Reading Psalm 63 When Plane Went Down: ‘For You Have Been My Help’

  A Colombia plane crash survivor, who was a member of the Chapecoense soccer team, appeared to be reading his Bible when the tragedy happened. The part he was reading spoke about God being his help and him being safe in the shadow of His wings.