Leah MarieAnn Klett

Byzantine church discovered near Jericho
A large Byzantine church with mosaic floors dating back to the sixth century has been uncovered in the area of Jericho in the West Bank, the biblical city conquered by Joshua and the Israelites, according to the Old Testament account.

Jesus would struggle with most churches today, says Bear Grylls
"All the masks, performances, music and worship bands and all of that sort of stuff â I don't think Christ would recognize a lot of that."

Most churchgoers prefer prayer to Bible reading: study
Most Protestant churchgoers in the United States spend time alone with God on a daily basis â but most talk to God through prayer rather than listening to Him through His Word, a new study has found.

Lysa TerKeurst reflects on 'healing' after end of 29-year marriage
Proverbs 31 Ministries founder Lysa TerKeurst has reflected on the "healing" she's done over the last two years following the divorce from her husband of 29 years due to his infidelity and substance abuse issues.

Johnny Cash's Christian faith was 'everything', says son
"His faith was what was important to him, and it's the truth," said John Carter-Cash.

Tim Keller on how cancel culture and the therapeutic age have created a 'crisis' around forgiveness
"We live in a culture where people don't do face-to-face stuff ... they don't know how to deal with conflict or disagreement."

Mel Gibson says 'Father Stu' highlights God's power to redeem
When Mel Gibson was first approached to play in "Father Stu," a Mark Wahlberg film about a boxer-turned-priest, he was sceptical.

John Wimber's widow voices anger over Vineyard Anaheim split
The widow of John Wimber, founder of the Vineyard movement, has accused Alan and Kathryn Scott of stealing their "brother's house" and of "actions that are screaming dishonor" after the pastors of Vineyard Anaheim announced the church would be officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.

'Mother church' of Vineyard USA splits from denomination
In a move that has "grieved" Vineyard USA, Vineyard Anaheim, the "mother church" of the movement, has announced that it is officially disassociating from the charismatic denomination.

David Crowder on his 'deconstructive moment'
Worship artist David Crowder, known professionally by his stage name Crowder, is one of the most prolific worship artists today, known for his prayerful tunes and thoughtful lyrics. But the artist will be the first to admit his journey hasn't always been smooth.

RZIM responds to report claiming nearly $1m was spent defending Ravi Zacharias against sexual misconduct allegations
The board of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries reacted to a report detailing how leaders turned a blind eye to Zacharias' misdeeds for years and spent nearly $1 million to defend the late apologist against allegations of sexual misconduct, saying that while it does "not agree with everything in it," it hopes to nevertheless "repent and learn from our mistakes."

Kathie Lee Gifford likens today's cancel culture to McCarthyism
Kathie Lee Gifford has issued a blistering condemnation of both "cancel culture" and today's money-driven church, urging the Body of Christ to remember that the way of Jesus is one of kindness, humility and empathy.

Southern Baptist debate on abuse probe is extended for another week
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee have again delayed a decision to waive attorney-client privilege in an investigation into alleged sexual abuse in the denomination, calling for another week of deliberations.

Southern Baptist Convention agrees to $1.6m investigation into sex abuse allegations
The Executive Committee agreed to fully fund an upcoming investigation into sex abuse allegations to the tune of $1.6 million.

God showed up amid 9/11 tragedy, says Ground Zero chaplain
Twenty years after the events of September 11, 2001, a Navy chaplain who ministered to hundreds of grieving families at Ground Zero has shared the incredible ways God showed up amid tragedy and provided comfort to those suffering.

Nearly half of millennials 'don't know, don't care or don't believe' God exists
And only 16% believe they will go to Heaven after confessing their sins and accepting Jesus as their Savior.