March 5, 2019 Russia detains 2 LDS volunteers, church says Russian officials have detained two volunteers for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, church officials said Tuesday.
March 5, 2019 Three questions to ask yourself before practicing Lent this year Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. Millions of faithful around the world are observing this 40-day period of the Christian faith by “giving something up” – luxuries like meat, sugar, or social media. Maybe your New Years Resolution has faded and you want to revive it during Lent. Or maybe you’ve sensed this is a time of change in your life. You are ready for a new beginning, a season when your spirit can be renewed. Could Lent be your opportunity?
March 5, 2019 5 things to give up for Lent this year Lent serves as a time of sacrifice, when Christians choose to give up certain comforts for 40 days before Easter. It is meant to be a reminder of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert before he died and rose again for our sins.
March 5, 2019 During Lent, remember the power of prayer Each year as we approach Lent, I think about our call to prayer, almsgiving, and fasting to help us prepare for the celebration of Easter. I reflect on the power of prayer in my own life as a source of conversation with God, providing peace and guidance.
March 5, 2019 Colorado commission drops case against Christian baker: 'Today is a win for freedom' The state of Colorado and Jack Phillips, the owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop who won his case at the Supreme Court last June, have settled a case that seemed like deja vu.
March 5, 2019 University dean resigns after school bans Chick-fil-A: 'I'm a very committed Christian' A university dean resigned after her school doubled down on their ban of Chick-fil-A over its Christian values.
March 5, 2019 Portland gives atheists civil rights protections against discrimination Atheists and agnostics in Portland, Oregon are getting special protection after the city council unanimously passed a new ordinance.
March 5, 2019 Janice Dean: I have a new book - 'Mostly Sunny' - Here's why I wrote it This book, in a lot of ways, is something I would have loved to have read when I was at my lowest points.
March 4, 2019 Was Trump-Kim summit good for North Korea's persecuted Christians? Experts weigh in When President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un abruptly ended the denuclearization talks in Hanoi, Vietnam, watchdog groups reported that Christian persecution was "worsening" in North Korea.
March 4, 2019 Kavanaugh slams ‘pure discrimination’ against churches as court declines to hear religious liberty case Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh noted that just because the court did not take up the issue does not mean it agrees with the lower court’s ruling.
