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Board Cites Student Rights in Unanimous Rejection Denton Independent School District has voted unanimously to reject Senate Bill 11 (SB 11), a new Texas law that allows districts to set aside time during the school day for student prayer and religious study. The board determined the proposed policy was unnecessary because students already have the
Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green has given $7 million to help rebuild the sanctuary at First Baptist Dallas, a significant step in the church’s $95 million fundraising effort. The donation comes 18 months after a devastating fire destroyed the historic 134-year-old building in July 2024. A Transformative Gift Following a Tragic Loss The
Digital Evangelization Highlights Shifting Catholic Authority In July 2025, the Vatican held an unprecedented event: a global summit for Catholic influencers. This festival of digital evangelists drew both clergy and lay creators to Rome, aiming to explore the role of social media in spreading the faith. But while it celebrated Catholic content creators, the summit
A former youth ministry volunteer at Second Baptist Church Houston has been arrested for possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM). Carter Thomas, 27, came under investigation in August after reportedly admitting to struggling with viewing child pornography online. The arrest has drawn sharp reactions due to the church’s prominent role in the Southern Baptist
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a six-year federal funding ban on Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV), citing billing and reporting inconsistencies in the nonprofit’s migrant services. The organization, led by Sister Norma Pimentel—an internationally recognized figure in Catholic humanitarian work—has been central to aiding migrants in Brownsville, Texas. DHS
The possible deportation of Iranian Christian converts Mahan and Mozhan Motahari has drawn sharp concern from church leaders, immigration advocates, and lawmakers. The sisters, active members of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in McLean, Virginia, were arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in early December while visiting the U.S. Virgin Islands. A CBP post
Christian rap icon Lecrae ends his touring career after two decades on the road, marking the end of a significant chapter in Christian hip-hop. The 46-year-old Grammy Award-winning artist shared that his current “Reconstruction” tour, wrapping up in Brisbane on Dec. 13, will be his last. Starting in Harare, Zimbabwe, in September, the tour has
A new Lifeway Research study reveals that holiday generosity remains strong among American Protestant churchgoers. Conducted online in early September 2025, the survey sampled 1,200 adults who attend Protestant or non-denominational churches at least monthly. It found that 84% of respondents made at least one additional donation—either financial or material—during the Christmas season. This trend
Former Truett McConnell University vice president Bradley Reynolds now faces a felony indictment for allegedly lying to police about his relationship with student-employee Hayle Swinson. The Bradley Reynolds indictment includes three counts of making false statements to Sgt. Anthony Sims, during a March 1, 2024, interview, and each count could bring up to five years
The suspension of Alice and Nineteen Fifty-Six, two University of Alabama student magazines, has sparked backlash from alumni and press freedom advocates. The decision, which the university linked to a recent U.S. Department of Justice memo on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), has been met with concern and action from graduates determined to keep the
As soon as Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” hits the speakers, Russell Moore knows it’s time to list his favorite books of the year. His 2025 selections reflect a world shaped by theological questions, technological disruption, and the deep human longing for meaning. These books, each compelling in its own way,
A Defining Moment in the National Spotlight Bishop Mariann Budde, leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., became a national figure during the traditional interfaith prayer service following a recent presidential inauguration. Speaking with clarity and conviction, she felt called to say something meaningful, though uncertain of how it would be received. Budde describes
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