Author Archive: Larry Lepore - Editor

High Court to Consider State Abortion Law Case

High Court to Consider State Abortion Law Case

In first major abortion case since 2007, justices could determine future of state regulations By Emily Belz (WNS)–The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Nov. 13 to hear a challenge to Texas’ abortion...
Help for the Holidays

Help for the Holidays

By Cherrilynn Bisbano “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD,  and he will repay him for his deed.” Proverbs 19:17 ESV Christmas is the season for giving.  As temperatures drop and...
Good News in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Good News in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

By Jay Fordice PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti  — In the midst of uncertainty following Haiti’s election results, thousands gather peacefully for evangelistic festival with Andrew Palau. Just two...
New Billy Graham Film

New Billy Graham Film

By Rev. Doug Forbes I recently had the privilege of watching a preview of the new Billy Graham film Value of a Soul, which chronicles the stories of three very different people whose lives were...
World News Briefs

World News Briefs

Justice is rare for Christian women raped in Pakistan (WNS)–Two Muslim men accused of raping Christian sisters in Pakistan were acquitted in October, an all too common outcome for rape trials...
Swedish Court Rules Midwives Must Perform Abortions

Swedish Court Rules Midwives Must Perform Abortions

By Sarah Padbury   (WNS)–A district court in Sweden recently ruled against midwife Ellinor Grimmark, who was denied employment at four hospitals because she refuses to participate in...
Proposed Iraqi Law Would Force Some Children to Become Muslim

Proposed Iraqi Law Would Force Some Children to Become Muslim

By Julia A. Seymour (WNS)–Religious minority groups in Iraq are protesting a new law that would force some children to become Muslim. Chaldean Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad urged Iraqi...
Catholic Priest Felt ‘Born Again’ During ISIS Captivity

Catholic Priest Felt ‘Born Again’ During ISIS Captivity

By Mark Ellis He was one of 250 Christians captured by ISIS militants in Syria. Miraculously, with the help of a Muslim friend he managed to escape their clutches and regain his freedom October...
Terror in France Takes Center Stage in Democratic Debate

Terror in France Takes Center Stage in Democratic Debate

By Lynde Langdon (WNS)–In the least-watched debate so far this presidential primary season, Democratic candidates weighed in on the best way to respond to the Nov. 13 deadly attacks in Paris....
Syrian Refugees One Part of Complex Picture

Syrian Refugees One Part of Complex Picture

As debate intensifies over the refugee crisis, compassion and security aren’t mutually exclusive   By Jamie Dean (WNS)–In the wake of the gruesome terror attacks that killed 129 people last...