Jesus hat-trick lifts Arsenal past Crystal Palace and into Carabao Cup last four | Carabao Cup
It seems natural that Gabriel Jesus would choose this time of year to end his goal-scoring drought. A stunning hat-trick from the Brazilian striker sparked an impressive second-half comeback for Arsenal, with Jean-Philippe Mateta's goal giving Crystal Palace an early lead and sealing their place in the semi-finals. Oliver Glasner's well-coached side looked capable of […]
Jesus is what happens next
Everyone loves Christ in the cradle. The image of the baby Jesus in the barn in Bethlehem warms our hearts. Every December, we relive that moment on the lawn or under the Christmas tree. Stores sell plastic donkeys and wooden mangers. People collect hand-carved statues of Mary, Joseph, and the newborn child. We love Christ […]
Coach Rick Barnes of No. 1 Tennessee Says Jesus Is ‘the Most Important Thing in My Life’
The head coach of a top-ranked men's college basketball team said his Christian faith helps keep the sport positive even in the face of criticism. Rick Barnes led Tennessee to the No. 1 ranking in every major basketball poll thanks to an undefeated record and wins over Louisville, Virginia, Baylor, Syracuse, Miami, and Illinois. ESPN […]
Collector Oded Golan on Showcasing Biblical Artifacts in ‘Discovering the World of Jesus’
One of the most debated and important artifacts in the world of Biblical archeology is part of a major new exhibit in Atlanta featuring 350 historical items from the time of Jesus. believers and non-believers alike can explore the lives of those who walked with them. Christ. “Discovering the World of Jesus: Ancient Treasures from […]
‘Mary’ didn’t know: New film about the mother of Jesus muddles and misleads
Mary, the mother of Jesus, was notable for one very important reason. That means God chose her (and Joseph) to raise His children. The new Netflix movie “Mary” is unremarkable. There are many reasons (from heaven). My hopes were dashed when Mary, looking straight into the camera, announced, somewhat defiantly: “You may think you know […]
First-Century Box Held Bones of James, Brother of Jesus, Collector Says
One of the most debated and important artifacts in the world of Biblical archeology is part of a major new exhibit in Atlanta featuring 350 historical items from the time of Jesus. believers and non-believers alike can explore the lives of those who walked with them. Christ. “Discovering the World of Jesus: Ancient Treasures from […]
Baby Jesus in a keffiyeh is a nativity trend, causing upset
Nativity scenes around the world have added a new accessory this Christmas season: the keffiyeh. In a controversial display of the classic holiday, some churches have replaced the traditional swaddling blanket of baby Jesus with a black and white scarf that has become a symbol of pro-Palestinian activism. Meanwhile, a manger used as a crib […]
Vatican Nativity Scene Features Baby Jesus on Palestinian Scarf
ROME — This weekend, Pope Francis presided over the unveiling of a Nativity scene at the Vatican depicting the baby Jesus lying on a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian scarf used as a national symbol. I greet the “representatives of the Embassy of the State of Palestine, in distressed Palestine, who, on behalf of the city […]
Boise State Coach Spencer Danielson Credits Jesus for Championship Win
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson gave a gospel presentation on national television that would make Billy Graham proud Friday after his team's playoff win over UNLV. The ninth-ranked Broncos defeated the Running Rebels 21-7 in the Mountain West Conference championship, securing a berth in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff and becoming the third seed […]
Florida boy opens lemonade stand to cover daycare tuition for fallen officer’s son: ‘What Jesus would do’
As a Florida community mourns the loss of three police officers killed in a tragic crash last month, one local boy steps up to help with a project that transcends childhood: a lemonade stand. There is. “I saw a need and I thought Jesus would do it,” 9-year-old Charlie Allsup said in an interview Thursday […]