By Melissa Wuske Evangelicals Urge Government to Welcome Refugees In response to the worldwide refugee crisis, the Evangelical Immigration Table is asking President Obama and members of Congress to open the U.S. to greater numbers of refugees. “The United States of America has a proud history of welcoming refugees, and local churches have long been […]
By Melissa Wuske A New Kind of Weather Forecast Want a forecast that’s more than just a quick description or icon? Want to get a visual of what the weather is like where a loved one lives? Ken Kawamoto created the tempescope, a small, clear box that simulates the weather, including rain, clouds, and lightening. […]
By Melissa Wuske Rising Persecution Around the World According to Christian Freedom International (CFI), every five minutes a Christian is martyred because of his or her beliefs. “They are your Christian family throughout the world,” said CFI president Jim Jacobson, addressing the global church in advance of November 8’s International Day of Prayer. “Pray for […]
By Melissa Wuske German Minister Baptizes Hundreds of Muslim Refugees “Will you break away from Satan and his evil deeds? Will you break away from Islam?” Minister Gottfried Martens in Berlin, Germany has asked these questions of hundreds of Muslim refugees. And the answers are resoundingly affirmative. His church has grown from 150 people to […]
By Melissa Wuske Cross-Country Ride for Homelessness Spencer Nee rode from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Brooklyn Bridge on his bike. In doing so, he raised $100,000 to fight against homelessness—which affects 3.5 million people, including 1.3 million children. The drive behind Nee’s Bridge to Bridge campaign and his choice of charity, Providence Network […]
