World
Deborah Peters, a Nigerian teenager whose brother and father were murdered by members of Boko Haram for being Christian decided to speak about her experience after three years of waiting. Deborah, now 15 years old shared her testimony at a Hudson Institution event on Tuesday. READ MORE
World
The Chinese government arrested over 200 suspects as part of the crackdown on the promotion and circulation of videos promoting terrorism within China. The arrests were made after a series of knife attacks in the southwestern region. READ MORE
Ministries
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ wives are planning to participate in a series of outreach events targeting the needy in the city of Los Angeles. They plan to do so with the help of Dream Center, a volunteer-led organization that provides for those in need. READ MORE
US
The Department of Defense will be undergoing a series of budget cuts to reduce the size of the U.S. Army. The goal is to reduce the number of military personnel from 519,786 to 420,000 troops on active duty. It is expected that up to 30,000 soldiers will lose their jobs. 10,000 of those troops will be let go in 2014 and the other 20,000 in the following year. READ MORE
World
It has been reported that members of the Boko Haram have come into contact with the Nigerian government for negotiations. The representatives from the terrorist group have proposed several times to release some of the kidnapped schoolgirls in exchange for some prisoners held by the government. However, it is reported that the administration had already rejected the offer several times. READ MORE
World
Vladimir Putin, the president of the Russian Federation visited the Crimean peninsula for the first time after the territory was recently annexed into Russia from Ukraine. The president visited amidst military parades and celebrations. His visit stirred up a new fear that additional Ukrainian lands may break away. READ MORE
Ministries
The first wave of teams of student short term missionaries of Korea Campus Crusade for Christ (KCCC) now has less than three weeks until the day of departure from Los Angeles to their respective mission fields; East Asia, Mongolia, and Japan. The team that will be working in Mongolia this summer has been working on a method of raising funds for this project with Mothers’ Day in mind. READ MORE
World
The U.S. Secretary of State has announced shortly after the incident that the U.S. will be active in rescuing the 200 kidnapped school girls in Nigeria. Specifically, the U.S. government has announced that it will be sending forces to Nigeria to rescue the girls who were abducted by Boko Haram, a Nigerian Muslim terrorist group. The Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans (CANAN) expressed their praises at the government’s decision. READ MORE
World
Armed members of Boko Haram, an Islamic terrorist group in Nigeria, are reported to have kidnapped 8 more local girls in addition to the 200 school girls from a month earlier. It is reported by locals and police that the gunmen had carried out the kidnapping near one of their bases of operation in Northeastern Nigeria. READ MORE
Society
A research hosted by Barna Group Study revealed that American moms with children are more likely to be satisfied and happy with their lives than women with no children. The results are interesting for many moms are believed to be stressed and commit a great amount of time and energy to their family and children. READ MORE
World
The leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living Hell’ and that Christian missionaries are actively participating in human trafficking, terrorism and other forms of anti-government activity within North Korea. READ MORE
Entertainment
Heaven Is For Real, and God’s Not Dead have returned to the box office top 10 even amidst the release of The Amazing Spiderman 2. This most recent faith-based film grossed 92 million dollars, only 3 million dollars difference from the blockbuster Captain America 2. READ MORE
World
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and congregation in the United States. The purpose of this international gathering is to establish a management similar to that of an actual church and also to discuss governing policies and “doctrines”. READ MORE
World
A man who identified himself as Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haran stated in a video that he had kidnapped 200 school girls out of their beds and plans to sell them. He also said how he was ordered to do so by Allah. READ MORE
Ministries
This Tuesday was a special day for a campus ministry branch that is active at the University of Southern California. It was the day that USC’s branch of KCCC (Korea Campus Crusade for Christ), a major ministry on campus saw the appointing and feet washing of the next generation of spiritual leaders. It was a day when these freshman students had finished a training course to lead Bible study and share the Gospel with fellow USC students. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
