Hurricane Beryl speeding into Windward Islands today

July 1, 2024

Prayers requested for the Caribbean as the season’s first Atlantic hurricane threatens a devastating hit.

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One worker tortured to death; 5 die from toxic gases

June 30, 2024

A Catholic factory worker was tortured to death in Pakistan, and five Christian sanitation workers died of noxious gases for lack of protective gear.

The family business: Father and son serve as co-workers in ministry

June 30, 2024

Alan Long watched his father, James, faithfully follow God’s calling on his life when he was a boy. Today, Alan serves alongside James at FBC Trussville after faithfully following a call of his own.

Death of Christian hailed in Pakistan; bail given to slaying suspects

June 29, 2024

About 2,500 people attended a rally showing support for the lynching of a Christian and, just days later, a judge granted bail to 52 individuals suspected in the man’s death.

Heroes of the Faith — Hugh Latimer, bishop and chaplain died a martyr

June 29, 2024

Hugh Latimer was Bishop of Worcester during the Reformation and Church of England chaplain under Protestant King Edward VI. Under Queen Mary, he died a martyr.

Book review: Leadership resource spotlights range of factors in communication

June 28, 2024

George Yates has written a basic primer about developing leadership in organizations through healthy communication skills. “Coaching: A Way of Leadership” gives practical insights for pastors, leaders and others.

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Two charged under Pakistan’s blasphemy laws

June 28, 2024

A sibling squabble ended with one Christian falsely charged with blasphemy, while the act of stepping from a rickshaw netted a blasphemy charge for another person.