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

When pastors look back on their ministry, what do they regret most?

February 26, 2024

In an op-ed in The Christian Post, author and theologian Dr. Joseph Mattera identifies five regrets older ministers have when reflecting on their lives. First, they Sacrificed their spouse and children on ... Listen Now...

Hostility against churches in the United States appears to be on the rise

February 23, 2024

According to a recent Family Research Council report, there were 436 incidents against churches in 2023, more than double the number reported by the group in 2022 and eight times the number identified in 2018.... Listen Now...

Amid a mainstream media meltdown, Christian broadcasters are thriving

February 22, 2024

Christian broadcasters are gathering this week in Nashville for the National Religious Broadcasters’ annual Convention, billed as the largest event of its kind that is “dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications.” Thousands a... Listen Now...

A West African missionary returns ‘home,’ to train Christians in rural churches. But first he had to overcome a huge challenge…..not being able to swim.

February 21, 2024

When International Mission Board missionary Moses knew that God was calling him to go make disciples on islands near Senegal, his knee-jerk response was no. His hesitance had nothing to do with disobedience or... Listen Now...

Chick-fil-A volunteers packed 2 million meals for the Convoy of Hope

February 20, 2024

Thousands of Chick-fil-A owner-operators and corporate staff packed 2 million meals in less than two hours during the fast-food chain’s annual conference this month. Chick-fil-A teamed up with U... Listen Now...

The National Religious Broadcasters asks the Supreme Court to stop the Biden administration from censoring views on social media

February 19, 2024

NRB filed an amicus brief recently in the case of Vivek H. Murthy et al v. State of Missouri et al, which centers on whether federal officials can communicate with social media sites to censor ideas they consider misinformation. NRB asked the U.S. Supreme ... Listen Now...

Planning to talk to a preteen about God? We have five things to keep in mind when you have that conversation

February 16, 2024

These suggestions come from Dan Scott, writing for Today’s Pastor: First, Fewer kids have a background in Scripture. How we talk about the Bible needs to be both foundational and exploratory. If kids ... Listen Now...

Two ministries are joining forces to Bring Holistic Care To Children and Families Experiencing Poverty

February 15, 2024

Water Mission is partnering with Compassion International on a global safe water, sanitation, and hygiene alliance through a pilot project initiating in Malawi. The alliance will strive to bring holistic care ... Listen Now...

A well known Christian university reports its enrollment is up 10% since last spring

February 14, 2024

Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has reported a record enrollment for the spring semester, marking the 15th consecutive year of enrollment growth for the university. In a statement, ORU President Dr. William M. Wilson expressed his enthusiasm fo... Listen Now...

A Near-record low number of Americans are ‘very satisfied’ with their lives — the exceptions: married, regular churchgoers

February 13, 2024

A recent Gallup poll indicates that less than half of Americans are "very satisfied" with their personal lives — a near-record low — though the most satisfied are those who are religious, married and upper-inc... Listen Now...