Ever since Bruce Jenner announced in April 2015 that he had become a she, the debate over transgender rights began heating up. That same month, a gender-neutral restroom opened in the White House. Now, a year later, the federal government has sued the state of North Carolina over its so-called “bathroom law,” which requires people to use the bathroom that corresponds to their original gender.

The weekend became a sacred event as the Lord powerfully assured the interceding young people that their agonizing prayers for their friends’ salvation would be answered. Within months of that retreat, the Jesus Movement was sweeping thousands into the kingdom. These young people experienced a burden for the lost—a seldom-heard term today—that propelled them into urgent, compassionate evangelism.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez says there is little doubt that today in America we are reliving 1 Kings 18 and 19. Spiritual darkness indeed has covered our land, and the spirits of Ahab and Jezebel are running rampant.

My three-year old grandson, Boyce, has no problem dreaming big dreams. When you ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, Boyce shouts with every ounce of enthusiasm in his perpetually jumping body, “I want to build bridges … fly an airplane … and go to the North Pole and play with reindeer because they will like me.”

Church of God Representative, Moses Phung, spearheaded a mission trip to distribute 500 kg. of rice, 70 kg of instant noodles, 80 kg of meat, 50 kg. of sugar, and various other commodities among orphans.

London—May 11, 2016–Thousands gathered Wednesday night, May 11 for London 2016, the first of a three-night event kicked off at the Ruach City Church in central London and hosted by Empowered21.

The other day, my nine-year-old daughter and I were traveling to a Wednesday night service at my home church.

Churches are transforming their communities by caring for people in neighborhoods overwhelmed by crime, illiteracy and poverty. Taking the love of Christ into these situations, congregations fulfill their high calling, knowing that the government cannot fully answer these needs.

Last October, the regional Firewall Center for coastal West Africa was dedicated in Senegal, with Field Director Thomas and Regional Superintendent Mills officiating. Several guests from Germany, the U.S. and South Africa were in attendance.