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Following the Star to Bethlehem: Who Were the Magi Seeking King of the Jews?
2025-12-24T07:30:14-05:00
The Book of Matthew in the Bible tells us the story of the Wise Men, the Magi, who came from the East to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?"
The Most-Read Scripture of 2025 on YouVersion Bible App Is About Fighting Fear
2025-12-24T08:18:17-05:00
A scripture about God's provision, comfort, and divine protection has again become the most shared, bookmarked, and highlighted verse across the globe, according to YouVersion, a top-rated mobile Bible app.
Israeli Foreign Minister Calls on Jews Around the World to Immigrate to Israel
2025-12-24T05:03:04-05:00
Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is calling on Jews from a number of countries to make “Aliyah” (immigrate to Israel). “We stand for the right of every Jew to live in security anywhere. But today, I am calling on Jews in the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Canada, and Belgium to immigrate to Israel,” Sa’ar told participants at the “J-50” Forum.
Venezuela Seeks to Criminalize Oil Tanker Seizures as Trump Puts Pressure on Maduro
2025-12-24T05:22:42-05:00
Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers. This follows recent U.S. seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers in international waters as part of President Trump's pressure campaign on Nicolás Maduro.
Airports and Roads Packed As Christmas Rings In As Busiest Travel Holiday on Record
2025-12-23T09:57:25-05:00
The Christmas travel rush is on, and it's about a 2-percent increase from last year, making this year's holiday travel period the busiest on record. The auto club AAA says they expect more than 122 million Americans to hit the roads, rails, and skies through New Year's Day. But severe winter weather in some parts of the country could make the journey treacherous.
Staying Anchored When Grief Meets the Holidays
2025-12-24T08:06:44-05:00
Each year, as the holidays approach, countless Americans find themselves facing a very different kind of season, one marked not by joy, but by grief. This time of year brings up memories of someone they've lost, a relationship that has changed, or a chapter of life that will never look the same again. And while the world tells us to celebrate, the brain tells a different story.
These Influencers Are Teaching Christianity Online — And Young People Are Listening
2025-12-23T08:57:36-05:00
Millennial and Generation Z Christian influencers are increasingly filling a void in American religion, growing audiences across digital platforms by steering young people to biblical answers to tough questions that aren't always answered in Sunday sermons.
Netanyahu Warns Iran on Missile Rebuild; Christmas Celebrations Return to Jerusalem, Bethlehem
2025-12-23T06:14:46-05:00
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Mediterranean allies on Monday to promote economic advancement and regional security. Netanyahu warned that Israel is closely monitoring Iran. In Jerusalem and Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations have returned after the two-year war.
Bethlehem's Nativity Encounter Enlivens History Of Jesus' Birth for Christians, Jews, Muslims
2025-12-23T06:18:36-05:00
In Bethlehem, the city known as the birthplace of Jesus, there's something else to celebrate this Christmas. The Nativity Encounter is a new project designed to share the story of Jesus with those who live where the story began.
The True Story Behind Handel's 'Messiah' and the Day He Had a Vision of God in Heaven
2025-12-23T06:45:01-05:00
Handel is believed to have composed "Messiah" in only 24 days. Many believe it was divinely inspired.
God and Scrooge: How Charles Dickens Pursued 'Real Christianity'
2025-12-23T06:15:01-05:00
Who was Charles Dickens, the man who brought us characters like Scrooge and Tiny Tim? His work is still studied today, but few know about his faith.
Nigeria Welcomes 130 Catholic Schoolchildren Released After Mass Abduction
2025-12-23T11:44:34-05:00
The Nigerian government says all the schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state are now free.
Israeli Leaders, Sen. Graham Warn Iran and Its Proxies Rearming; Australians Honor Bondi Beach Victims
2025-12-22T05:27:29-05:00
The Israeli government is signaling it may not be finished with Iran, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. Concerns are growing over terrorist groups rearming and renewed Israeli and U.S. military action in the Middle East.
U.S. Pursues Third Venezuelan 'Dark Fleet' Oil Tanker
2025-12-21T18:00:41-05:00
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. Word of the pursuit comes as the Trump administration appears to be intensifying its targeting of such vessels connected to the Venezuelan government.
'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' and the Second Advent of Jesus Christ
2025-12-22T04:45:01-05:00
During Advent, many Christians sing the beloved hymn, 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel.' But most don't realize that this hymn was composed to be an Advent song, not a Christmas carol.
Push Grows to Build John Adams Family Memorial Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary
2025-12-22T05:16:13-05:00
As the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence this summer, momentum is building in Washington to honor one of the nation's most influential founding families—the Adamses—with a new memorial in the nation's capital.
What Many Get Totally Wrong About the ‘Three Kings,’ Biblical Details Surrounding Jesus’ Birth
2025-12-22T09:13:39-05:00
Nativity scenes, artwork, and popular films attempt to retell the incredible story behind Christ’s birth. But there’s sometimes a disconnect between these depictions and the biblical details.
Shock Data After Charlie Kirk Assassination: How Americans Really Responded Spiritually, Politically
2025-12-21T10:23:26-05:00
Conservative and Christian commentator Charlie Kirk’s death sent shockwaves throughout the United States and the entire world, sparking claims of both spiritual revival and political fervor.
Dana Perino Talks Jesus, Incredible Effort to Help People in Desperate Need
2025-12-21T10:19:55-05:00
Fox News host Dana Perino spent her Thanksgiving doing something quite different from many other Americans: she went abroad to serve people in desperate need.
Discovery in Jerusalem's Old City Reveals Wall Dating Back to Era of First Hanukkah
2025-12-18T09:38:22-05:00
Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabean Revolt and a victory over their Greek-Syrian oppressors. The revolt allowed the Jewish people to reclaim their Temple and practice their faith. A recent archaeological revelation highlights the Maccabean-Hasmonian era and much more.
Hobby Lobby Giving Away Half a Million Copies of Book Defending Biblical Christmas Story
2025-12-20T10:23:32-05:00
Hobby Lobby — a Christian-owned retailer — is giving away half a million copies of investigative journalist and author Lee Strobel’s book defending the biblical story of Jesus’ birth.