Pastor Alistair Begg, who had been scheduled to speak in March at the Shepherd’s Conference led by pastor John MacArthur, has now been removed from the conference website’s featured speakers page* after controversial remarks Begg made in which he gave unbiblical advice to a Christian about attending a family member’s wedding to a transsexual. After […]
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Tim Keller has died
Timothy J. Keller passed away this morning, May 19, 2023 at the age of 72, according to his son who tweeted the news: Keller had announced in June 2020 that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and would be receiving chemotherapy. A series of tweets from Keller’s account were signed by his son Michael, […]
Report: Former Hillsong pastors say they were threatened by Brian Houston
Two former European pastors have accused Hillsong co-founder Brian Houston and the church’s general manager of sending threatening emails during a dispute over the transfer of their church, cash, and assets to Hillsong Australia, according to ABC News in Australia. Last month, Hillsong’s Sydney-based global pastor Brian Houston resigned after the church revealed it had […]
Hillsong’s Brian Houston says he will step down
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has announced he will be transitioning away from his current role as global senior pastor. According to the New York Post, Houston, who founded Hillsong, told his congregants this past Sunday that while he and his wife Bobbie will continue to be involved in Hillsong, he will be shifting responsibility to […]
Oxford Changes Definition of Man and Woman to Be More LGBT Inclusive
The original definition by the Definer is good enough: “And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Gen. 1:27 News from Christian Headlines (Not an endorsement of site or those quoted): “Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), […]
Pope calls for civil union laws for same-sex couples
“Homosexuals have a right to be part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out, or be made miserable because of it. What we have to create is a civil union law. That way, they are legally covered. I stood up for that.” — […]
John Ortberg hid son’s identity in investigation, other “son” says
Two siblings, two sexual perversions and one father who has come under fire for not doing the right thing. What is interesting is that John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Church and frequent Willow Creek Leadership Summit speaker, had previously helped investigate the allegations of misconduct against Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels, who tried to cover […]
“Revoice 2018” promises new “gospel” gathering
We have written extensively about various groups working to infiltrate mainline churches to change the minds of leaders about the issue of homosexuality among members. This we do not because of hate or fear, but about love and respect for the Scriptures breathed out by God. And we do love those who are living this […]
Christians, We Need To Talk About Hollywood
Tim Challies addresses the Hollywood crisis. He reminds us that there is a lack of godly character in the entertainment industry. In light of the serious allegations, Christians must consider our relationship to Tinseltown, says Challies. “I think we as believers need to think seriously at this juncture about our participation in this world, this […]
Three Truths to Settle Your Heart During a Storm
“We are praying, begging God to turn this storm,” says Tommy Clayton, co-pastor of GraceLife Church in Central Florida. “We’re asking Him to weaken its power, change its course, and have mercy on our community. We can’t possibly imagine a scenario that would make this storm a ‘good thing.’” Clayton reminds us that God is […]