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Gunmen attack church in Nigeria, escalate pressure on Tinubu government
Gunmen killed at least two people and kidnapped pastor, along with several worshippers, after they stormed a church on Tuesday evening in Eruku, a town in central Nigeria’s Kwara State, local police and witnesses said on Wednesday. The assault comes just days after a separate incident in which 25 schoolgirls were abducted from a boarding […]
Philippine Church names 7 ‘new martyrs’ for Jubilee 2025, most killed in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines – The Catholic Church in the Philippines has recognized seven Filipinos as “new martyrs” — men and women who gave their lives for the Gospel, most of them victims of religious and social violence in the country’s south. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said it has submitted the list to […]
What If a Pastor Focused More on Being a Christian Than on Being a Pastor?
Have you ever paused to wonder how life might look if a pastor prioritized their identity as a Christian over their role as a pastor? At first glance, it might seem obvious—of course, being a Christian should come first. Our identity in Christ shapes who we are, while our ministry roles define what we do. […]
9 Hard Truths About Church Hypocrisy: A Call for Authenticity
The church is meant to be a haven—a place of comfort, compassion, and spiritual guidance. For many, however, the reality often falls short. Despite preaching love, humility, and acceptance, some churches fail to live out these values, revealing a painful hypocrisy that can leave people feeling disillusioned and betrayed. People yearn for authenticity in their […]