Truth Itself – Page 48 – News that Impacts Your Faith, Family & Country

Over 1,000 North Carolina churches are gearing up to help their communities through a statewide initiative

July 18, 2024

The initiative is ServeNC. It calls on church members to complete service projects in their local communities from Aug. 3 to Aug. 10. Service projects will range from food pantrys and free yard sales to w... Listen Now...

Christians working near and afar are cautiously exploring the use AI to share Jesus

July 17, 2024

Leslie Taylor preaches in English and Japanese each Sunday at the bilingual Matsudo Church of Christ in the Tokyo area. He prepares his sermons each week in English. Then he goes through his manuscript — se... Listen Now...

The IRS is being pressured to investigate Family Research Council’s ‘church’ status

July 16, 2024

A group of Democratic members of Congress are calling on the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the National Christian Conservative Advocacy Organization. Reps. Jared Huffman of California and Suzan DelBene of Washington sent the letter last week with... Listen Now...

Samaritan’s Purse is Joining Relief Teams Bringing Needed Aid & Encouragement To the Houston Area

July 15, 2024

Samaritan’s Purse is responding to Southeast Texas after Hurricane Beryl unleashed a barrage of severe weather with damaging wind gusts and torrential rainfall that claimed at least 8 lives and inundated commu... Listen Now...

2 UMC pastors were killed in car crash after attending a joint worship service together

July 12, 2024

Congregations and family members are grieving the loss of two United Methodist Church pastors, the Rev. Charles Layton, 65, and the Rev. Carol Mart, 77, in a car accident in Bertram, Iowa, on Sunday. They ... Listen Now...

A Central Kentucky camp draws kids from across North America for a good cause

July 11, 2024

The residents of Winchester, Kentucky will see some unfamiliar faces this week, as 317 campers are scattered around town, helping out the town’s residents. Susan Barton, director for Group Cares Work Camp says they’re working on houses for people that are ... Listen Now...

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a warning about smugglers using vehicles that transport livestock to sneak fentanyl into the country

July 10, 2024

A CBP memo warns border officials to be watchful of a "trailer smuggling trend." The tactic to smuggle fentanyl through the U.S.-Mexico border involves hiding the drugs inside of the side rails and metal frami... Listen Now...

Hundreds decide to follow Jesus at Will Graham’s ‘Look Up Celebration’ on Australia’s Gold Coast

July 9, 2024

This region in Australia is often likened to Miami or Las Vegas for its vibrant tourist attractions and high-end lifestyle, but this free, family-friendly spiritual event with a focused message on Christian fa... Listen Now...

No prison time for a devout Christian father of 11 children who was charged with violating a federal law against blocking access to an abortion clinic

July 8, 2024

Paul Vaughn was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger to three years of supervised release related to his January conviction by a federal jury on charges of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and engaging in a conspiracy a... Listen Now...

Samaritan’s Purse and Convoy Of Hope are Rushing Relief Supplies For the Islands Hit By Hurricane Beryl

July 5, 2024

Samaritan’s Purse sent a Disaster Assistance Response Team along with more than 24 tons of life-saving supplies to the Caribbean. Less than 24 hours after the hurricane made landfall, a Samaritan’s Purse D... Listen Now...