Although separated by almost 6,000 miles, the Holy Spirit forged a powerful connection between Women of Grace® founder Johnnette Williams and a young woman in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine whose dream was to raise an army of women to serve God. Today, that army is in the making.

Every two years, Church of God Home for Children alumni converge on the campus of Smoky Mountain Children’s Home (formerly named Church of God Home for Children) for a reunion. This year was no exception. Alumni who grew up at the children’s home came from California, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Tennessee and many other states to celebrate “homecoming” with their brothers and sisters.

The Bible teaches that there are benefits for both God and man in our salvation. In his new book, “A God-Centered View of Salvation: A Theocentric Perspective of the Gospel” Steely stresses that since God is primary; and mankind is but secondary the benefits for God when we are saved are of premiere importance and our benefits are of lesser significance.

The controversial pro-life movie UNPLANNED releases on DVD, Blue Ray and digital formats today, August 13, bringing the transformational story of Abby Johnson to homes around the world. UNPLANNED is the true story of former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson, which debuted in United States theaters on March 29. The movie is currently releasing in theaters around the world.

Church of God General Overseer Tim Hill has released the next topic in his “Let’s Talk About It” series, in which he addresses the upcoming 2020 General Assembly. To access past topics, visit letstalkaboutitwithtimhill.com.

According to Psychology Today, the effects of living with a narcissistic parent can be devastating*–and author Phylis Mantelli was nearly a victim of those effects. But in her memoir Unmothered: Life with a Mom Who Couldn’t Love Me, Phylis Mantelli shows how, by God’s grace, she escaped the victim trap when she learned to love her alcoholic, narcissistic mother unconditionally.

The Church of God in Eastern North Carolina is nearing completion of a house to accommodate the needs of pastors and their families in ministry.

On Saturday 10th August 2019, at Word of Life Church Woking, from 7.00-8.30 pm, some of those who have left LGBT identities and sexual practices in conflict with the Christian scriptures, will share their stories and discovery of new pathways when they had feared they had no alternative route, at the “Changed by Love” event. They now see themselves as ‘once-gay’.

An article from La Croix recently reported that China is warning local Christians not to speak up about persecution. That call to silence is unnerving for a country with more frequent arrests and demolitions, increased censorship, and other intensive religious restrictions.