The year was 1944 and the United States was at war on two fronts. In this atmosphere decisions were made quickly. Nineteen year old Baswell Smith had met his love, Cornelia Groover, and she had agreed to become his wife. Baswell went to her home and asked her father for permission to marry her.

Atheists are trying to eliminate the free speech of Christian athletes and coaches.

If I could choose one more course for ministry training and preparation, it would be “Courageous Leadership.” I hear from so many pastors and staff who are trained well in the classical disciplines, but who are ill-prepared for the real world of church ministry.

(Faith News Note: This article first appeared in Ministry Today magazine on October 15, 2015. Ministry Today is a nationwide publication of Charisma Media. Used with permission).

The Morning Center announced the birth of baby #100 by one of their clinics in Memphis, TN. Dr. Laura Engbretson, OBGYN, medical director of the Morning Center performed the delivery.

“They all raised their voices together in prayer to God” (Acts 4.23-24).

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This week the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s (BGEA) online evangelism ministry, Search for Jesus, recorded its 7 millionth registered decision for Jesus Christ. The ministry, which was launched in April of 2011, has shared the Gospel with people around the globe, including significant traffic from hard-to-reach countries in the Middle East.

Sevierville, TN–Through the years Smoky Mountain Children’s Home has hosted many ministries and church groups on its campus. Some have been unusual in name and service, but all have given generously to provide for the children.

Tulsa, Okla.– Oral Roberts University (ORU) students are fighting hunger in Tulsa this Halloween. The University hopes it can make October, which is known for haunted houses and scary images, a month of hope and help. Instead of traditional “trick or treating” ORU student will go door-to-door collecting canned goods for those in need.