Author Archive: Jack Thiel

Modern-Day Hymn-Writers Mark 500th Anniversary of The Reformation

Modern-Day Hymn-Writers Mark 500th Anniversary of The Reformation

By Michael Ireland NASHVILLE, TN (ANS) — On the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Keith Getty OBE and Kristyn Getty, set a call to the church around the world to rediscover the power of...
Justice League movie: Hope lost; hope restored

Justice League movie: Hope lost; hope restored

By Rusty Wright MOUNT HERMON, CA (ANS) – “World Without Hope” screams the Daily Planet front-page headline.  “The world remains in mourning after the death of Superman,”...
Chonda Pierce: Enough

Chonda Pierce: Enough

  By Good News Today staff Coming out of the hit Fathom Event and best-selling program, Laughing In The Dark, Chonda continues her journey, as she deals with the results of grief, loss, and...
Barbie for gay marriage

Barbie for gay marriage

By Kiley Crossland (WNS)–The recent push by toymaker Mattel for a more inclusive Barbie doll has gone beyond body types. In late November, the company revealed Barbie supports LGBT...
The Gospel Spreads From Caesarea To Rome

The Gospel Spreads From Caesarea To Rome

By Susan Michael, ICEJ US Director The beginning of our story as gentiles The ancient city of Caesarea Maritima nestled along the Mediterranean coast was one of the most significant seaports in the...
Ordinary kindness brings extraordinary return

Ordinary kindness brings extraordinary return

(WNS)–Living homeless on the streets of Philadelphia didn’t stop Johnny Bobbitt Jr. from acting as the Marine he was trained to be. The veteran used his last $20 to help motorist Kate McClure...
Name Game MINISTRY TIP

Name Game MINISTRY TIP

By Rev. Doug Forbes It’s always fun to start your youth group session with a little mixer or game. The Name Game will grab your students’ attention and get them thinking. It can be played with a...
Much of the Western Church Is Serving Another Jesus

Much of the Western Church Is Serving Another Jesus

By Bert Farias Are you serving the real Jesus or a Western version made in your own image? That’s quite a compelling question, isn’t it? It’s kind of like asking how much of Christ...
Is it Time to Let Go?

Is it Time to Let Go?

By Carol Round “A time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away…” Ecclesiastes 3:6 GROVE, OK (ANS) Overwhelmed by my overstuffed closet recently, I felt the need...
I AM THE NEW YEAR

I AM THE NEW YEAR

By Pastor Barry Black Deuteronomy 11.12 “…the eyes of the Lord thy God are always upon it, from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.” I will help you to say...