Ben Locke, a former captain of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer team, has written his first book, ‘In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near: Prayers of Hope for the Hurting’ (Thomas Nelson Publishers, July 2024). Christian Daily International interviewed Locke about his spiritual journey, which led him to write his story.
Alpha, a renowned introduction to Christianity course, has reached 32 million participants worldwide in 175-plus countries to date. An Alpha series specifically geared for youth originated in 2013 – but now a revised and revamped version is being launched this November to meet the needs of the emerging “Generation Z” in Canada, helping young people know God loves them, according to the ministry.
The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday. More than 2,000 people joined in the live-streamed prayer marathon, logging on from over 25 countries – with the Philippines registering the highest viewership.
Churches' focus on the young and nuclear families has a danger of neglecting the elderly and other forms of family. Reflecting on her experience at Lausanne 4, an Asian doctor appeals to churches to take seriously the challenges of aging and isolation, not to forget, but to re-member them into the Body of Christ.
Vice President Kamala Harris has said she opposes any concessions on a national abortion law if elected president, rejecting any proposal that would include possible religious exemptions. In an interview with NBC News’ Hallie Jackson on Tuesday, the Democrat presidential hopeful was asked about her plan to pass a federal law legalizing elective abortion nationwide.
Christian Daily International is pleased to join in praying for Christian professionals working in all forms of media at a first Global Day of Prayer for the Media initiative launching this Sunday, October 27. The event has been organized by the Hollywood Prayer Network in the U.S., Christian Media and Art Australia, the Christian Broadcasting Association of New Zealand and Christians in Media in the U.K.
Former President Donald Trump reiterated his plans this week to keep transgender ideology out of public schools and to sign a law banning body disfiguring procedures for minors nationwide. "On day one, I will sign an executive order banning critical race theory or transgender insanity," he said to the applause of the crowd. "I will take historic action to defeat the toxic poison of gender ideology and reaffirm that God created two genders: male and female."
Polarized debates may be heating up American politics in the run-up to the Presidential election next month but Grand Canyon University (GCU) in Phoenix, Arizona, among the largest Christian universities in the United States, reminded its students of the importance of cohesion in the body of Christ with its annual “Unity Walk” and a worship service.
Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) celebrated 20 years of ministry at its annual Summit last month (Sept.) with 2,400 supporters from 46 countries, including the U.S. CAFO was founded at a meeting of 29 Christian leaders in little Rock, Arkansas in 2004. The leaders sensed a calling from God to “rouse” the Church in caring for orphans at a convened summit. Interest grew and 500 leaders gathered at the same summit just three years later.
Children are suffering and dying in Ukraine as the conflict with the Russian Federation continues. In an exclusive three-part “Saving Children in Trauma” series, Christian Daily International interviewed Mykola Kuleba, “outstanding human rights activist” in the 2023 Magnitsky Human Rights Awards. He is co-founder and head of Save Ukraine, who served as Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for Children’s Rights from 2014 until 2021. He was also head of the Kyiv Children’s Service (2006-2014)
Today (Oct.17) the United Nations (UN) marks International Day for the Eradication of Poverty with a theme, “Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies.” The day gives a moment to reflect on the experiences of people in poverty, according to a UN statement, and think of practical applications to implement sustainable development goals to “promote just, peaceful and inclusive societies.”
A Muslim teacher at an Islamic school in eastern Uganda who became a Christian on Oct. 4 was killed on Oct. 21, area sources said.
