There was a time (c. AD 1408) when censorship was so oppressive that to possess a copy of the Bible in England was a crime punishable by death. The Bible was a lost book to the people then, much as it is today; but in their day it was a question of access, not of apathy. For the first time in its 26-year reportorial existence The Holy Bible has made the top-ten list (#6) of American’s most frequently challenged books, joining the ranks of other titles such as “Fifty Shades of Grey” and “Two Boys Kissing.” With the Bible’s apparent fall from grace are we transforming into a censor-centric American dystopia? The Bible is hotly contested … or is it? Hardly.

Tulsa, Okla. — Empowered21 is excited to announce that Planetshakers will be a featured worship band for the E21 European Congress Celebration of Pentecost, May 11-13, hosted at Ruach City Church, historically known as the Gaumont State Theatre.

Stars Karen Abercrombie and TC Stallings from Fall 2015’s surprise box office number 1 hit “War Room” reunite in a new project titled “God’s Compass,” releasing on DVD May 3, 2016.

In the course of a few days, three distinct natural disasters have affected Church of God people. As far as we now know, there are not fatalities among our congregations, but news is traveling slowly as to the damages incurred.

Liberty Counsel advised the Franklin County (Tennessee) School Board regarding a student club policy which was adopted on Monday, April 11. This policy requires parental permission for all school clubs, sign-in sheets for nonschool attendees, and accurate recordkeeping. If any club’s content endangers students or creates a substantial risk of material disruption of the schools, then the club may be subject to sanctions, including disbandment.

Change. It’s never easy, is it?

Children grow up … jobs end … finances take a dip … parents grow older … people come and go.

How comforting it is to know that we indeed serve a God who never changes! What constant security that one piece of simple theology delivers into an otherwise unstable and vacillating life pattern!

David’s Tent has been worshipping for over six months straight—and has no intention of stopping anytime soon. David’s Tent is a 24/7 worship tent set up at the foot of the Washington Monument, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It’s named after how, in 1 Chronicles 15, David constructed a tent for the ark of the covenant and staffed it with worship singers and musicians for the length of his reign.

While the Church of God International Assembly officially begins on July 19, several events will punctuate the days leading up to the opening General Council session on Tuesday morning.

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” –Romans 12:2