The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship, a ministry of Evangelism Explosion International, will honor the Hon. Matt G. Bevin, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky with its Distinguished Christian Statesman Award September 9 in Washington, D.C.

Bible Stories from the Heart, a leading innovator in Adult Coloring Bible Studies, released their sixth book “Love Drops” today.

I stood before the congregation holding two letters in my hands. “Both came to my office this week. I thought you’d like to hear what they say.”

For more than 23 years, Rob and Christal Bailey have been willing to go anywhere the Church of God asked them to, including the green lawns of Sylacauga, Alabama to the enchanted land of New Mexico. As a result of being elected at the Church of God General Assembly last July, the Baileys have finally been called back home to Cleveland, Tenn., where Rob will serve as the International Assistant Youth and Discipleship Director.

The Religious Alliance Against Pornography and guest presenter, Dr. Sandie Morgan will host a webinar on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12 pm EDT and Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 9 pm EDT. Dr. Morgan will take an in-depth look at the fantasies of pornography that drive purchasers & lure victims into sex trafficking. This webinar will empower faith communities to integrate strategic action plans to educate and protect children and families.

Middle Tennessee is commemorating the 15th anniversary of 9-11 with a major event at Bridgestone Arena called Give Thanks. This one-of-a-kind event is designed to give people from all walks of life the opportunity to stand up and give thanks to God for the hope, revitalization and coming together He continues to bring to America.

One out of two marriages in America will end in divorce this year. Could the reason be that many loving couples fail at handling their inevitable conflicts? Christian psychologist and author David E. Clarke, PhD, releases a free e-book resource, The Conflict-Busting Formula, to help couples learn a new conflict pattern so their marriage can be free to grow and thrive.

David Griffis, former first assistant general overseer for the Church of God, and M. Thomas Propes, secretary general for the last four years, are the new leaders for Church of God World Missions. Both were elected at the International General Assembly held in Nashville in July. For the first time two immediate past members of the International Executive Committee (IEC) have come from the committee to lead World Missions as director and assistant director.

I’m sure you are familiar with the classic email scam from the “Nigerian widow.” The message from “Mrs. Obasanjo” informs us that her late husband, a military general, left behind an estate of $12 million, and she wants to give it to you! But the money is frozen in a Swiss bank account, so she’s asking you to wire her $1,500 to “unlock” the funds.