Church leaders in Georgia charged with fraud scheme of $22 million aimed at veterans
Federal authorities have charged the founders of the American House of Prayer and some leaders from the Christian Church of Prayer, alleging that this Georgia-based organization ran a scheme that defrauded U.S. military members and veterans out of about $22 million over several years. Following these serious allegations, the FBI executed a raid near Augusta, […]
What the Church Should Not Overlook as Faith Gains Momentum in Secular Society
In Jim Simbala’s book Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, he notes, “Revivals take place when people are sick and tired, and we are deeply craving what they can do.” Released in 1997, it outlines how the Brooklyn Tabernacle transformed into a significant church community. Carol, Simbala’s wife, serves as the music director of the notable Brooklyn […]
Kathy Hochul Displays ‘Pattern of Insensitivity’ with Recent Comment about ‘Liquor Store’ at Black Church
House Republican Congress Chairman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) responded to New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) regarding her recent comments. During a recent address at the true Bethel Baptist Church, which predominantly serves black congregations, Hochul discussed the state’s forthcoming inflation rebate checks. She said, “Checks come out right away. Look at the email. Okay, okay. […]
Texas Woman Sentenced for ‘Destructive’ Arson Attack on Church in Washington
A 38-year-old woman from Temple, Texas, received a six-year prison sentence on Thursday for her role in burning down a church in Washington State in 2023. Natasha Marie Odell was sentenced following three felony convictions, as reported on Saturday. According to a press release from the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington, […]
Panel to determine future of rundown church in the city
Upper West Side Church’s Future in Limbo The Landmark Conservation Committee is set to decide the future of an aging church on the Upper West Side. This week, the owners are expected to file a lawsuit challenging the landmark designation that has been in place for 15 years. West Park Presbyterian Church, situated at Amsterdam […]
Joe Biden, 82, seen leaving church with a wound on his head after having skin cancer treated
A recent photo reveals a significant scar on Joe Biden’s head, following his skin cancer surgery. The 82-year-old former president was spotted leaving St. Joseph’s Church in Delaware after Saturday Mass. Just last week, he was seen without the bandages, showcasing the injury. On the following day, Jill Biden was spotted heading to a spin […]
Texas woman receives a 6-year sentence for church arson in Washington state
Texas Woman Sentenced for Church Arson A woman from Texas has received a six-year prison sentence for her involvement in a 2023 arson attack on a church in Washington, as federal prosecutors reported. Natasha Marie Odell, 38, was sentenced on three felony charges related to the fire at the Seattle Rustian Lutheran Church in Snohomish […]
Ukraine Seeks to Prohibit Orthodox Church Group Due to Connections with Russia
(AP) – The Ukrainian government announced that the Orthodox Church branch hasn’t managed to sever its long-standing connections with Moscow, which could lead to a ban soon. This potential ban impacts one of the two rival branches of Orthodoxy in Ukraine, drawing attention to the complicated religious dynamics amidst the ongoing conflict. In both Russia […]
Dierks Bentley keeps ‘Church and State’ apart at night when he can’t sleep
Dierks Bentley Reflects on Sleep Arrangements with His Wife Dierks Bentley is getting candid about his sleeping situation. This week, the country star discussed the unique circumstances he requires to get a good night’s rest and how it’s influenced his sleeping arrangements with his wife, Cassidy Bentley, with whom he’s been married for 20 years. […]
Media conceals the reality of the Minneapolis church shooting
Media Coverage of Recent Church Shootings Compared The way corporate media in the U.S. reported on two church shootings, a decade apart, shows a stark contrast. The first incident happened in 2015 in Charleston, South Carolina, while the second took place recently in Minneapolis. On June 18, 2015, CBS News detailed: On the night of […]