Churches have been on lockdown for months. COVID-19 forced us to go virtual, and the pandemic has turned pastors into awkward television evangelists who preach to empty auditoriums using smartphones.

The national board of directors of the Personhood Alliance announced today its official position on vaccine ethics (www.personhood.org/vaccines). This announcement comes at a critical time, as vaccine development and other treatments for COVID-19 race forward and as new laws make it more difficult to claim moral and religious exemptions for vaccines that are produced or tested using the remains of aborted human beings.

Many Church of God congregations across the nation took advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) program during the COVID-19 pandemic. After substantial delays, lenders across the country are now accepting forgiveness applications for these loans obtained through the CARES Act.

In her opening statement during Monday morning’s hearing over her nomination to the Supreme Court, Chicago Judge Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers she believes “in the power of prayer.”

“The struggles that teens encounter today leaves marks on their soul nearly permanently, marks of emotional hurt that cannot be erased. With time the hurt begins to decrease, but it’s still there lingering in the back of the person’s mind. How do we heal this pain of the teens throughout the world, is the real question, that answer I don’t know? However, the pain has been sent to make us stronger, and to Love one another better! — Anonymous TeenTyme Essay Winner

Chaplain Dawn Ashley has become the first woman to represent the Church of God as a U.S. Navy Chaplain. She joins the ranks with other ordained women serving in the U.S. Army and Air Force as military Chaplains. Achieving this milestone required faith in the Lord and determination to fulfill her calling. Chaplain Ashley recently shared her testimony to give glory to God.

The new book ‘American Crisis: Cultural Marxism and The Culture War – A Christian Response’ by Jefrey D. Breshears is an incisive analysis of the origins and effects of the culture war raging in America today.

Scripture Sweets is the answer to the question of how to start a meaningful dialogue about the Bible. It’s not a Bible tract, but a milk chocolate candy bar with scripture on the packaging.

The Church of God Evangel magazine has provided inspirational and insightful articles and Church of God ministry news to homes and churches for over 100 years. Pathway Press is now offering the opportunity to enjoy this respected resource anytime and anywhere on any digital device.