Good morning. Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, who was imprisoned in China for nine months until he was released to the United States in July, is slated to receive a human rights award commemorating the first anniversary of his arrest on Friday.
Former worship leader and “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the murder of his wife, Ashley, with an emotional sentencing hearing that featured tearful testimony from family members and a rebuke from the judge for quoting from the Bible as he declared his innocence.
In the opinion section, author Daniel Maritz writes that within the next 16 months, three fantasy worlds that shaped a generation will return and Christians should pay attention.
Professional wrestler Samoa Joe is encouraging Christians to tithe, characterizing his commitment to donating a portion of his income to his church as one of his “greatest decisions.”
11 Trips Worth Taking Before Winter's Over
Norway's fjords. Advent in Salzburg. Christmas markets older than the Mayflower. And the Old City of Jerusalem, where even the streets tell a story. The 2026 Fall/Winter Travel Guide covers 11 trips. Some relax you. One might change you.
11 Trips Worth Taking Before Winter's Over
Norway's fjords. Advent in Salzburg. Christmas markets older than the Mayflower. And the Old City of Jerusalem, where even the streets tell a story. The 2026 Fall/Winter Travel Guide covers 11 trips. Some relax you. One might change you.
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