Gratitude That Heals

We are reminded throughout thousands of years of Holy Scripture of the importance of giving thanks for our spiritual well-being. Now, doctors also recommend developing a deep sense of gratitude because of the health benefits. Research overwhelmingly shows that an attitude of gratitude is good for our health, both mentally and physically, primarily because it […]

Street Preacher’s Charter Launched in Parliament

In response to a series of wrongful arrests and fines against open-air preachers, The Christian Institute has unveiled a “Street Preacher’s Charter” at the UK Parliament. The charter outlines key laws protecting free speech, reminds police and councils that street preaching has been part of British life for centuries, and encourages preachers to be accountable […]

Rescued Nigerian Schoolgirls Amid Rising Abductions

In northwestern Nigeria, 24 abducted students from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi state, were released after police tactical teams, soldiers, and local vigilantes launched a rescue operation—a week after armed men stormed the school at 4 a.m., killing the assistant principal and fatally wounding a guard. Their return offers a glimmer of hope […]

Little-Known Miracle That Saved Plymouth in 1623

Most of us know that Pilgrims held the first Thanksgiving to celebrate miraculously surviving their first harsh winter in America. But another part of history is fairly unknown: an even more impressive miracle saved the Pilgrims and nearby Indian tribes just two years later. That first winter of 1621 had really been a killer, wiping […]

Kirbi Advances to The Voice Playoffs with “Hard Fought Hallelujah”

Kirbi, a 24‑year‑old Christian singer from Florence, Alabama, just moved into The Voice playoffs with a show‑stopping performance of Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Her coach Niall Horan said it was her “best performance to date” and that there was “no way she could leave this competition,” while Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire […]

Bible Curiosity Rising Across America

PRAY for a Spiritual Awakening in America “I think the state of the Bible in America is hopeful,” said Dr. Plake. “We’ve had times when we were more centered around the Bible than we are today, when there were more Bible users than there are today; maybe more scripture-engaged people than there are today. But […]

Pilgrims and the Roots of American Freedom

The Pilgrims didn’t just give America Thanksgiving celebrations. They believed religious freedom and liberty were worth dying for. They made the Bible America’s most-read guide to life. And the Pilgrims’ covenant with God and man in 1620 and the form of self-rule they pioneered would eventually shape America’s Constitution and the entire government. “The Pilgrims […]