On September 28th and 29th, America for Jesus in Philadelphia is sponsoring a community outreach entitled Love Philadelphia. This community outreach will serve two purposes. First, it will give delegates from across the United States an opportunity to serve in citywide social justice services, making a difference in thousands of lives. Second, Love Philadelphia will be able to assist thousands of families struggling to make it in a down economy.

By Todd Starnes

It’s football time in Tennessee where longtime gridiron traditions are cherished – from Rocky Top to the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. At the start of every game inside the colossal Neyland Stadium, thousands of the football faithful rise to their feet, remove their hats and pause for the pre-game prayer.

But in recent days the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s pre-game prayer has come under attack. The Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a cease and desist letter to the public university calling for them to abandon the long-time tradition.

The following is submitted by Majed El Shafie:

My name is Majed El Shafie. I was arrested, tortured and sentenced to die in Egypt after converting from Islam to Christianity. I managed to escape and with the help of the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), I eventually settled in Canada from where I now fight for those persecuted around the world.

After accusations that it’s caving in to gay activist pressure in exchange for opening a restaurant in Chicago, Chick-fil-A is seeking to clarify its position.

Christian artists are catapulting to the highest points of mainstream charts, and now, the secular press is taking notice.

On Friday morning, September 21, 2012, Steve Amerson will be singing at the arrival ceremony for the space shuttle Endeavour at Los Angeles International Airport.

The largest Jerusalem-focused prayer event in history, the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem involves 300,000 churches and tens of millions of believers in 175 nations praying for the peace of the nation and everyone who lives there.

Chick-fil-A, which gained national attention when its president reaffirmed his family’s views on same-sex marriage in July, is now saying it’s leaving the debate to politicians.

SCOTLAND — During the past four years, the number of Church of God congregations in Scotland has doubled from six in 2008 to 12 in 2012. Although small in number and resources, with all the churches, except one, meeting in rented or leased facilities, the Church of God in Scotland is seeing progress and a growing interest in the message of the Cross.