Jesus said the truth sets us free. But the opposite is also true: Lies put us in bondage—even if the lies are spoken from a pulpit by a sincere minister or a Christian celebrity.

Lee University’s fall enrollment was boosted by a “strong upsurge” of incoming freshmen, closing registration last week with an overall enrollment of 5,041 students.

The fall 2015 edition of Engage journal has been released in digital format on www.cogengage.org.

(NOTE: This prayer request was recently passed on to Faith News and is from Dan and Marilyn Wilson)

Cleveland, Tenn.––September 11, now known as Patriot Day, was a time for repentance and consecration this year throughout America as hundreds of thousands gathered for prayer across all 50 states at county courthouses, churches, prisons, university campuses, public parks, and Marking the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this was not simply a day of remembrance and mourning, but a time for ecumenical, cross-generational, and multi-cultural gatherings as differences were set aside to join together in a common goal of focusing on transformation in the spiritual condition of the nation. Many events also included a special moment of thanksgiviing for local first responders along with prayer for the families of the fallen and those currently serving in these roles.

Serving Orphans Worldwide (SOW), an orphanage ministry that was born in the Church of God, celebrated a successful fundraising event in Bristol, Virginia, September 13-14, and raised more than $710,000 for support of children.

Growing up with an alcoholic father who abandoned the family, John Trent had no idea what it was like to be a part of a healthy family. He resented his father and carried the wounds of resentment for years. Then he encountered God’s love and the power of the “blessing” in Scripture, and his life was never same.

Oral Roberts University President William M. Wilson announced the university’s seventh consecutive year of enrollment growth for the 2015-2016 academic year for the globally-focused, Tulsa-based institution. This announcement comes as the university is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary during a Global Celebration Week, October 19-24. Total enrollment is 3,611, an increase of 130 students from last year. These students embody a diverse population, representing 50 states and 85 nations around the globe.

Church World Service (CWS), Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, and other faith communities are urging the U.S. government to resettle 100,000 Syrian refugees this coming fiscal year, in addition to increasing the total U.S. resettlement commitment to 100,000 refugees from other parts of the world.