Congress to Consider Bill Regarding Human Rights Violations in and Sanctions Against North Korea

Nation Feb 26, 2015 12:07 AM ESTOn February 27, the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs is expected to have a markup—a meeting in which the committee will discuss and amend a proposed legislation—regarding the North Korea Sanction Enforcement Act (H.R. 757), which was introduced by Representatives Ed Royce (R-California) and Eliot Engel (D-New York).

FCC Vote Results in Tighter Regulation of Internet in Favor of Net Neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission approved tighter regulation of the Internet on Thursday. In a vote of 3-2 along party lines, the independent organization voted in favor of regulations that would ensure net neutrality. ...

Islamic State Abducts 90 Christians from Villages in Syria

Early Tuesday morning, the Islamic State abducted dozens of Assyrian Christians. Around 4 a.m. the militants entered the villages in northeastern Syria and kidnapped at least 90 Christians, reports the Syrian Observatory for ...

PCUSA Votes Whether to Redefine Marriage to Include Same-Sex Couples

Presbyteries in the Presbyterian Church (USA) have been voting on whether to pass an amendment to the PCUSA constitution, which would redefine marriage from being “a civil contract between a woman and a man,” to “a ... ...

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Korean Seminarians Come Together to Intercede for the Nation and World

Mission Feb 24, 2015Korean seminarians who are studying in the southern California region have been gathering every month to pray for world missions, the U.S., Korea, ... ...

Phyllis Sortor, Missionary from Seattle, Kidnapped by Armed Men in Nigeria

World Feb 24, 2015Reverend Phyllis Sortor, a missionary from the Free Methodist Church in Seattle, was kidnapped by a group of armed men in Nigeria that is now ... ...

Effects of a Barrel Bomb in Aleppo, Syria

Rights Group Demands Syrian Government Stop Using Barrel Bombs

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"Truth Matters" Conference: Equipping the Younger Generation to Confidently and Graciously Defend Their Faith

The younger generation in the church has been a focal point for many ministry leaders, as the culture of mainstream media and even what is being taught in schools seem to stand in opposition with the Christian faith. To build confidence and wisdom ...

Interview with Pastor Benjamin Israel Robinson: Building Confidence in Identity, Generationally and Ethnically

Pastor Benjamin Israel Robinson is the lead pastor of Living Hope Christian Center, a missions-focused and charismatic church of 300 located in Emeryville, CA. Robinson leads the church alongside his wife, Sunhee Son Robinson, and both are ...

'Jihadi John' Identity Reported to Be Mohammed Emwazi from U.K.

The man clad in black from head to toe featured in many of the Islamic State’s public videos of beheading its victims was widely called “Jihadi John,” and had been known to be a British man due to his accent when raging threats against the ...

ISIS in New York? Three Men Apprehended for Trying to Join Militant Group

Three men were apprehended in New York, after trying to join ISIS. One of them even agreed to kill U.S. President Barack Obama if he will be asked to, according to reports. ...

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All-Girls 'Ghostbusters' Film Takes Inspiration From 'The Walking Dead'

The all-female Ghostbusters reboot is guaranteed to be scarier and more gritty than the original film, and that is because director Paul Feig is a huge fan of the zombie TV series The Walking Dead. ...

'American Horror Story' Cast & Plot Rumors: Lady Gaga Teases New Series Will Be Called 'Hotel'

If you think Lady Gaga is already terrifying in real life, wait until you see her in the fifth season of American Horror Story, which she teased would be called "Hotel." ...

Stan Lee Gives Spider-Man Fan With Autism A Special Gift for His Birthday

Stan Lee is only the brains behind iconic superheroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, Fantastic Four, Thor, X-Men, and so many more, but for an eight-year-old kid with autism, he might very well be a superhero himself. ...

Falcon Will Be Part of Avengers: Age of Ultron

The new Avengers: Age of Ultron poster showed a lot of things, and even though his character shot was not included, eagle-eyed fans have confirmed in the name credits that actor Anthony Mackie will be part of the new movie. ...

Nation

U.S. and Iran Talk Nuclear Proposal

U.S. and Iranian officials have gotten closer to reaching an agreement with nuclear production. ...

Texas Supreme Court Blocks Gay Marriage; 'Law of Texas has not Changed'

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stopped the issuing of gay marriage in Texas after he made a legal challenge. ...

World

Women Across the Globe to Unite in Prayer for the Bahamas

The first Friday of March every year is a day in which Christian women all over the world, regardless of denomination or race, pray for the church’s unity, and for peace and salvation in the world. This day of prayer is a legacy of a woman who ...

Religious Leaders Call for Minute of Silence and Prayer in Memory of 21 Egyptian Christians

Religious leaders from around the nation are calling upon all Christians to allocate a minute of silence on Sunday, February 22, followed by a prayer reflecting upon the memory and for the grieving families of the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians ...

Church

'Holistic Theology' Brings Together Apsects of Various Existent Theologies

Dr. Myung-Yong Kim, the president of the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary (PUTS), advocated that the 130 years of Korean Christian history has resulted in the fruit of a 'Holistic Theology,' and asked that the Korean immigrant church ...

"Together We Can Breathe": How Can Christians Move into Deeper Interracial Engagement?

In an effort to take steps forward in actively building deeper relationships of understanding between different ethnic communities, a group of Christian leaders from various backgrounds gathered at “Together We Can Breathe,” a follow-up symposium ...

Mission

"Mission Is a Work Started by God, and He Will Finish It"

Chang-Hwan Park, the director of Underwood University’s Mission Center, held a mission seminar series from Feb. 9, starting 10 AM. Despite the rain and bad weather lately in Atlanta area, the seminar hall was packed with students and pastors who ...

Taekwondo Mission Center in Honduras Paves the Way for the Younger Generation to Be Equipped with the Gospel

A mission team in Honduras led by Young-Kap Choi and Mi-Sook Choi from Bethany Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia, held a groundbreaking ceremony at the public school in which the team will be starting a 'Taekwondo Mission Training Center'. The ...

Ministries

Stepping Stone Mission Offers Spiritual Training for the Homeless in Atlanta

Stepping Stone Mission carried out its ninth ‘Rehabilitation and Spiritual Training for the Homeless’ program. 18 homeless participated in the training, which took place from Feb. 9 to 13 at Daniel Prayer Mountain near Atlanta, Georgia. ...

KCCD Gives Thanks in Celebration of the New Year: "God Is at Work Amongst Us"

Korean Churches for Community Development (KCCD) held a reception to honor its partners, celebrate its service during 2014, and share visions for 2015 at its New Year’s Kick-Off & Partner Appreciation Reception at the Belasco Theater on Feb. 9. A ...

Society

Parents of ISIS Hostage Kayla Mueller Confirm Death and Reveal Letter; 'Tenderly Cradled in Freefall'

Kayla Mueller was captured by ISIS in August of 2013, and her family in the United States issued a statement confirming her death. ...

Chief Justice of Alabama Supreme Court Orders Judges to Refrain from Issuing Marriage Licenses to Gay Couples

Same-sex wedding took place on Monday in several counties in Alabama, after the Supreme Court rejected the state’s request for a stay. ...

Life

American Sniper Widow Taya Kyle Shares Message on Hope, Love and Prayers for Valentine's Weekend

Just days after Taya Kyle testified in tears at the trial of Eddie Ray Routh, who was charged for shooting and killing her husband, Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, she shared an inspirational message on Facebook last Valentine’s Day. ...

'American Horror Story' Actress: First Woman with Down Syndrome to Do Catwalk on Fashion Week Runway

‘American Horror Story’ actress Jamie Brewer broke barriers last Thursday and became the first woman with Down syndrome to walk the runway in New York Fashion Week. ...

Entertainment

Ben Hardy Lands a Mysterious Role in X-Men: Apocalypse

British actor Ben Hardy was one of the few names being considered for the role of Scott Summers, better known as Cyclops in the new X-Men film Apocalypse, which will be directed by Bryan Singer. And while he did not get the role (it went to Tye ...

Avengers: Age of Ultron Feels Like a Beginning and an Ending, Says Robert Downey Jr.

Hot Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. is acting all mysterious about the upcoming Avengers: Age of Ultron film by describing it as both "a beginning and an ending," according to Empire. ...