Some believe that Jesus was buried at the site of the Holy Sepulchre. "Now following nine months of meticulous restoration, it's reopened to the devoted....
Quarrels between the Holy Sepulchre custodians had held up repair work to the dilapidated monument for....
On this Good Friday, we thank God for the incredible work of Jesus for all of us who believe. Pray for the unity of believers worldwide. Pray especially for our brothers and sisters in Israel.
"The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Minya, located in southern Egypt, said Tuesday that commemorations of the Resurrection of Jesus will be limited to the liturgical prayers "without any festive manifestations" out of respect for the faithful who were slain by suicide bombers of the Islamic State....
Continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in Egypt, especially this Easter weekend. Thank God that we worship freely in the United States.
"The U.S. military strike against Shayrat airfield on April 6 was a measured response to the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons.
The president directed this action to deter future use of chemical weapons and to show the United States will not passively stand by while Assad murders innocent people with chemical weapons, which are prohibited by international law and which were declared....
Pray for our leaders as they determine the best foreign policies for our nation. Pray for wisdom and unity for cabinet members.
"A Supreme Court case involving three hospital systems once again brought up the ongoing legal question about just what counts as a church. The court heard arguments in the case at the end of March. The decision could effect (sic) millions of workers at religiously affiliated hospitals, schools, and other organizations...
Thank God for movement in our country in the direction of greater religious freedoms.
The power and authority that Jesus gave believers was to set people free from the works of the enemy:
"When Jesus had called the Twelve together, He gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and He sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick" (Luke 9:1-2, NIV). . . .
