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What an 11-Year-Old’s Trash Bin Business Reveals about Courage and Service
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:25:00 -0400
Eleven-year-old Ashton Meyer started a trash-bin-cleaning business by knocking on doors, risking rejection, and doing work most people would rather avoid. His story reminds Christians that courage is often formed through ordinary work, small faithfulness, humble service, and the willingness to keep going after hearing no.
American Missionary Freed After 9 Months in Captivity in Niger: 'Thanks to the Lord'
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:22:00 -0400
An American missionary, held captive for nine harrowing months in Niger, has finally been freed, with his release confirmed by both a mission agency and high-ranking U.S. officials.
‘The End of Oak Street’: 3 Things Parents Should Know
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:15:00 -0400
Just when you thought every possible dinosaur movie concept had been explored, Hollywood finds a new Tyrannosaurus rex-infused twist.The End of Oak Street (PG-13) is the newest film to unleash dinosaurs on the big screen, only this time the prehistoric creatures are ravaging a 1980s American neighborhood in a mysterious sci-fi adventure. David Robert Mitchell, best known for the horror film It Follows, wrote and directed the movie, while J.J. Abrams (Lost, the Star Wars franchise) produced it.Here are three things parents should know:Photo Credit: ©Warner Bros
What Planting Trees in Ghana Reveals about Loving Our Neighbor
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400
A village in Ghana’s cocoa belt shows how planting and protecting trees can restore more than forests; it can help provide clean water, dignity, and hope for families. This article reflects on the Golden Rule, creation care, and how Christians can love their neighbors through small, faithful acts that trust God to bring the growth.
Stephen Baldwin on Leaving Hollywood and a Prediction of His Christian Conversion
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:25:00 -0400
Once a familiar face in Hollywood blockbusters, actor Stephen Baldwin made a surprising pivot from mainstream cinema to dedicate his career to faith-based projects, publicly embracing a life far removed from blockbuster fame.
Michael W. Smith Advises Caution When It Comes to Modern Worship: 'Careful It's Not Celebrity-Driven'
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:45:00 -0400
Veteran artist Michael W. Smith delivers a powerful caution regarding the modern worship scene, warning against a "celebrity-driven" culture and urging a return to humility and reverence.
Alex Kendrick: 'The Human Heart Is the Primary Canvas' for Our Movies
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:26:00 -0400
Renowned Christian filmmaker Alex Kendrick reveals his true mission: transforming hearts with the Gospel, not merely entertaining audiences, a philosophy that has earned his films consistent critical acclaim.
3 Things to Know about ‘Brink of War,’ the Movie about Reagan, Gorbachev and the Cold War
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:25:00 -0400
Ronald Reagan, the president who reshaped modern conservatism and helped bring the Cold War to an end, is enjoying a moment in popular culture.The 2024 biopic Reagan, starring Dennis Quaid, brought the 40th president’s life to the big screen and became a box-office success. That fall, PBS re-aired its two-part American Experience documentary (Reagan) chronicling his life and presidency, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of his death. Around the same time, a major new biography of the Gipper, Max Boot’s Reagan: His Life and Legend, hit bookshelves.And now another movie about Reagan, Angel Studios’ Brink of War (PG), is out in theaters. It’s different from the 2024 movie or the PBS documentary, focusing instead on one specific moment of his life – a moment that helped reshape world history and nearly led to the elimination of nuclear weapons.Here are three things you should know:Photo Credit: ©Angel
Baptist Preacher Freed After 2-Week Detention in Syria
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:55:00 -0400
A Kurdish Baptist pastor recently faced a two-week detention in Syria for practicing his faith, shining a light on the severe persecution confronting evangelists in the region.
What a Parasite Outbreak Reveals about the Fragility of Ordinary Life
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:26:00 -0400
A recent multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak reminds us how quickly an ordinary meal can become a source of illness, uncertainty, and disrupted plans. This article reflects on Jesus’ teaching about worry, the fragility of everyday life, and the quiet daily mercies God provides through food, clean water, health, community, and His faithful care.