Faith News Network

Sevierville, TN – The Church of God Smoky Mountain Children’s Home was a recent recipient of the Buy a Tree Change a Life organization’s fundraising efforts. Buy a Tree Change a Life is a network of churches and organizations who are dedicated to helping children globally and locally by selling Christmas trees to the public during the month of December. The organization, which began four years ago, is the heart of Pastor Travis Johnson of Life Pointe Church in Homestead, Fla.

In the midst of today’s mainstream Hip Hop culture that glorifies increasingly negative images, it’s refreshing to hear an artist that goes against the grain. After several notable media appearances, numerous awards, and ghost writing to his credit, K. Sparks is set to release Seasons Theme.

As believers in Jesus Christ, you and I can walk in and release a supernatural, prophetic river of life (John 7:38). It is already flowing through us.

Kim Davis, the Rowan County Clerk who was jailed for her Christian faith and her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, received the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) President’s Award for her faithful commitment to Christian values despite political and media opposition. Last year, this award went to Miriam Ibrahim, a woman imprisoned in Sudan for her Christian faith.

For the second time, the Church of God International General Assembly will offer a pre-conference conference entitled LEAD: Leadership, Enrichment, Affirmation, Development.

Sacramento, Calif.–Jan England became a Human Services Specialist with the County of Sacramento’s Department of Public Assistance out of a sincere desire to help others. Her job was to guide people through the complex web of public social services.