Haley Victory Smith
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Janette Oke Wrote Her First Novel at 42. Then She Wrote 70 More.
The When Calls the Heart author launched the modern Christian romance genre, seeking to tell stories of faith in hardship. Janette Oke, author of the popular Christian romance book Love Comes Softly, remembers first hearing Lucy Maud Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables read aloud while sitting at her wooden desk in a one-room schoolhouse in Alberta, Canada. Each day after her class's noon break, her teacher would read to the class a chapter from the book.
When Words Fail
Struggling with vocal cord issues, making it nearly impossible to deliver a sermon, Don Sanderson obediently continued preaching the Word in faith, despite discomfort, until he was healed. After over 40 years of preaching, Robert “Don” Sanderson Jr., 62, had never struggled with sore throats following a sermon until July of 2024. When the bouts of pain first started, the pastor of Vista Assembly of God in Vista, CA, was able to recover quickly.
The Great Physician has the Final Say
Despite a devastating diagnosis, a West Virginia couple is reminded that only the Great Physician has the final word. “You have cancer.” It’s a simple three-word sentence. But those three words keep many awake at night, wondering what to do if a doctor ever says them. Those three words can change the course of a life. When Rebecca “Becky” R. Taylor, 50, heard those words from her doctor in fall of 2020, she was speechless. “I just didn’t know what to say. Devastation. That’s the word.
Southern Missouri Ministry Network Loans Legos to Help Churches Build Community Events
The Southern Missouri Ministry Network is encouraging churches to get creative with their outreaches and helping to offset some supply costs by loaning Legos for family events. “This outreach drew families and people from the community better than any other outreach that I’ve ever seen.” When Blue Springs Assembly in Blue Springs, Missouri, hosted its first kids ministry Lego night, Chip S.
California Church Creates New Model for Disaster Relief
Home > California Church Creates New Model for Disaster Relief /en/news/california-church-creates-new-model-for-disaster-relief {F2D23C0F-BABF-4556-9917-BA3182C89D46} Don't miss any stories. Follow AG News! When the rains started in January of this year in Merced County, California, residents said they hadn’t seen anything like it in more than 20 years.
Counting the Cost: East Africa
Home > Counting the Cost East Africa /en/features/counting-the-cost-east-africa {3B5EF57A-8702-4686-A948-FE272453699D} That response earned Nick* a smack across the face. In August, he was kidnapped along with his brother in Christ, Andrew, and driven hours outside his hometown. Nick’s family had lost all hope that he would convert back to Islam, trying several times, with no success, to convince him to return to their faith. This time, their objective was not to persuade.
Counting the Cost: East Africa
It is out of love for his people that Nick shares Christ with them, even though each time he does, he risks his life. “How many times do you have to do this before you realize I’m telling you the truth?” That response earned Nick* a smack across the face. In August, he was kidnapped along with his brother in Christ, Andrew, and driven hours outside his hometown.
Dig Up the Idols. Stop the Leaking.
Home > Dig Up the Idols Stop the Leaking /en/features/dig-up-the-idols-stop-the-leaking {A98EE050-A79A-4728-A080-B806EDFBAF2C} “Hey, pastor, did you hear about the Hindu idols we dug up in the church lake?” is not a sentence Pastor Ron Crum expected to hear while talking with his staff about recent renovations to their facilities. But the Lord had a funny way of affirming Griffin First Assembly’s recent commitment to support AGWM’s Buddhist Hindu Priority.
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Struggling with vocal cord issues, making it nearly impossible to deliver a sermon, Don Sanderson obediently continued preaching the Word in faith, despite discomfort, until he was healed. Despite a devastating diagnosis, a West Virginia couple is reminded that only the Great Physician has the final word. The Southern Missouri Ministry Network is encouraging churches to get creative with their outreaches and is helping to offset some supply costs by loaning Legos for family events.
Trump Organization lawyer says Manhattan DA indicated no immediate plans to charge former president
A lawyer for the Trump Organization says the Manhattan District Attorney's office indicated no immediate plans to bring charges against former President Donald Trump. Ronald Fischetti told Politico on Monday that in a meeting with District Attorney Cyrus Vance's team last week, they told him the charges under consideration were against the Trump Organization and executives who may have failed to pay taxes on certain perks they were given by the company.
Pool contractor photographed damage in Florida building 36 hours before collapse Original
A pool contractor photographed damage to the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida, 36 hours before half of it collapsed. The man, who asked not to be named in a Monday report published by the Miami Herald, visited the building to put a bid together for cosmetic changes to the pool and updates to its equipment. A large portion of the 40-year-old building collapsed on Thursday.
Staffers quit Josh Mandel Senate campaign over toxic environment: Report
Two staffers reportedly left Josh Mandel's Ohio Senate campaign over a toxic work environment created by the campaign's finance director. Rachel Wilson berated her subordinates by cussing them out, calling them names, and demanding 12-hour workdays, according to a Tuesday article from the Columbus Dispatch, which cited sources close to the situation. Crying in the finance department was said to be a regular occurrence. JOSH MANDEL CALLS FOR NOV.
Trump Organization lawyer says Manhattan DA indicated no immediate plans to charge former president
A lawyer for the Trump Organization says the Manhattan District Attorney's office indicated no immediate plans to bring charges against former President Donald Trump. Ronald Fischetti told Politico on Monday that in a meeting with District Attorney Cyrus Vance's team last week, they told him the charges under consideration were against the Trump Organization and executives who may have failed to pay taxes on certain perks they were given by the company.
Ethiopia declares ceasefire in Tigray conflict
The Ethiopian government declared a ceasefire in the conflict with its Tigray region on Monday. The ceasefire will be immediate and unilateral, according to the Associated Press. The war, which has killed thousands and caused horrible famine for the people who live there, has persisted for eight months.
Air Force Academy cadet dies in plane crash while on leave
A cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy died Thursday in a plane crash while he was on leave. Nick Duran, 20, died in a single-engine plane crash, Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, the academy's superintendent, said Saturday. One other person was killed in the crash that took place south of Fort Worth, the Texas Department of Public Safety reported. LAST AIR FORCE POW RETIRES "The impact of losing Nick has been felt throughout our Academy," he said.
Illegal immigrant accused of abandoning baby in trash can says she was raped before coming to US: Police
An illegal immigrant accused of abandoning her baby in a bathroom trash can at a California park was arrested Thursday and told law enforcement that the baby was conceived after she was raped in Guatemala, police said. The 22-year-old woman, whose name has not been released for safety reasons, admitted to investigators that she gave birth to the child June 9, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Top travel aides for Harris resign
Two top travel aides for Vice President Kamala Harris have decided to leave their posts in the coming weeks. Karly Satkowiak, the director of advance, and Gabrielle DeFranceschi, the deputy director of advance, will depart, Harris's office confirmed to the Washington Examiner. AT THE BORDER, HARRIS FOCUSES ON 'ROOT CAUSES' BUT OFFERS NO PLAN TO HALT MIGRANT SURGE Their departures were long-planned, an unnamed spokeswoman for Harris said.
Fan's sign causes major pileup at Tour de France
A pileup disrupted the Tour de France on Saturday after a fan got in the way of one rider with a cardboard sign. The sign, which read "Allez Opi-Omi!," caused cyclist Tony Martin to fall over, taking dozens of riders down with him and causing many to get stuck behind the crash. ONE, TWO, THREE STICKY SUBSTANCE CHECKS FOR MAX SCHERZER LEAD TO STAREDOWN AND EJECTION OF PHILLIES MANAGER The fan was not looking in the direction of the riders.
Trudeau says pope should apologize to indigenous people on Canadian soil
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the pope should apologize to indigenous people in Canada for the children forced into church-run schools in the nation, adding he should do it on Canadian soil. In remarks to reporters on Friday, the prime minister said he spoke to Pope Francis and urged him to visit the nation.
Christian musician removes controversial 'Modest is Hottest' song from online platforms
Christian musician Matthew West is removing his new song "Modest is Hottest" from some online platforms amid controversy following its release this month. On YouTube, a message reads, "This video has been removed by the uploader," and attempts to view the video with the audio of the song on TikTok results in a note that says, "The copyright owner hasn't made this sound available in your country." The song was still accessible on Spotify as of press time on Friday.
Kenosha city council denies Jacob Blake's damages claim over injuries sustained in police shooting
The city council of Kenosha, Wisconsin, denied Jacob Blake's claim for damages over the injuries he sustained when he was shot by a police officer outside of an apartment complex last summer. Though such claims are capped at $50,000 per state law, lawyers for Blake, who was left partially paralyzed by the shooting, submitted an itemized list of "special damages" totaling nearly $777,000, according to a report on Thursday from the Kenosha News.
Ukrainian hacker gets seven years in prison for role in stealing millions of US credit and debit card numbers
A Ukrainian man was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for his role in a hacking group that prosecutors said is responsible for stealing millions of U.S. credit and debit card numbers. Andrii Kolpakov, 33, whom the hacking group FIN7 referred to as "pen tester," was ordered in the Western District of Washington to pay $2.5 million in restitution, according to the Department of Justice. Kolpakov was arrested in Spain in June 2018 and extradited to the United States in June 2019.
Nike CEO says company is 'of China and for China'
The CEO of Nike said his company is "of China and for China" during a Thursday earnings call, according to a transcript published by Nasdaq. John Donahoe defended the company's business in China despite the nation's record of human rights abuses against its Uyghur population. In March, Nike faced backlash on after a statement from the company circulated stating that it was "concerned" about reports of forced labor in Xinjiang.
Nike CEO says company is 'of China and for China'
The CEO of Nike said his company is "of China and for China" during a Thursday earnings call, according to a transcript published by Nasdaq. John Donahoe defended the company's business in China despite the nation's record of human rights abuses against its Uyghur population. In March, Nike faced backlash on after a statement from the company circulated stating that it was "concerned" about reports of forced labor in Xinjiang.
Judge allows stripped-down Fulton County ballot review case to move forward
A judge will allow a diminished Georgia election fraud lawsuit, which seeks to inspect nearly 150,000 absentee ballots in Fulton County, to move forward.
One person dead after car crashes into a Connecticut apartment building, setting it on fire
One person is dead after a car crashed into a multi-family home in Manchester, Connecticut, on Thursday, setting the building on fire. The driver was found dead near his vehicle, Lt. Ryan Shea said. Seven adults and seven children were in the building when the crash occurred near 2:45 a.m., said Daniel French, chief of Manchester Fire-Rescue-EMS. The residents of the building escaped unharmed.
More than 600 bodies found at Canada Catholic indigenous school, tribal leader says
The bodies of at least 600 people were found at the site of a former Catholic residential school for indigenous children, a Canadian tribe said Thursday. Using ground-penetrating radar, a search of the Marieval Indian Residential School site in Saskatchewan resulted in 751 "hits," according to Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme.
Charles Payne calls Dave Portnoy a 'little b****' in on-air interview about meme stocks
Fox Business host Charles Payne called Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, a 'little b****' during a heated back-and-forth on Thursday. Payne pressed Portnoy on selling all his "meme stocks," a decision he announced in February after a Reddit-fueled push to buy stocks from companies such as AMC Entertainment and Gamestop disrupted the stock market and caused competing hedge funds to lose massive amounts of money.
'I'm not here to be anyone's slave': Britney Spears breaks silence and requests end to conservatorship
Britney Spears requested an end to the conservatorship that has dictated her day-to-day life and estimated $60 million estate for 13 years. The court-ordered arrangement, which has been under the control of her father and others since Spears underwent a mental health crisis in 2008, has done "way more harm than good," the 39-year-old pop star said remotely via telephone during a Los Angeles hearing on Wednesday.
Law firm hired by Lincoln Project concludes investigation into handling of sexual misconduct allegations
Investigators hired by the Lincoln Project concluded their investigation into the group's handling of sexual misconduct allegations against one of its co-founders. A memo, sent by the anti-Trump group to its supporters and posted to its Twitter account on Tuesday, downplayed the level of knowledge its leadership had relating to the accusations made against John Weaver. The Lincoln Project noted the investigation was initiated in January when news reports about the allegations were published.
Pelosi plans announcement on select committee to investigate siege of Congress Original
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will announce this week whether she will create a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, her spokesman said. The California Democrat told colleagues about her plans during a meeting of the House Steering and Policy Committee on Tuesday, which comes weeks after Senate Republicans blocked legislation that would have created a commission to dig into the attack on Congress.
Four hospitalized after pedestrian bridge collapse in DC
Four people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Washington, D.C., the city's Fire and EMS Department confirmed to the Washington Examiner on Wednesday. "Update pedestrian bridge collapse Kenilworth Ave & Polk St NE. #DCsBravest on scene reporting no entrapment and 3 minor injuries," the agency said. WASHINGTON DC SUES AMAZON OVER ANTI-COMPETITIVE CONDUCT WITH VENDORS Update pedestrian bridge collapse Kenilworth Ave & Polk St NE.
153 people resign or get fired from Houston hospital system over vaccine mandate
More than 150 employees of a Houston hospital system resigned or were fired after dozens of workers refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19. On April 1, Houston Methodist became one of the first hospital systems in the country to announce a vaccine mandate for its employees. By June 7, 24,947 employees had complied with the mandate, Gale Smith, a spokesperson for the organization, told the Washington Examiner on Tuesday. The 178 people who hadn't received the vaccine were suspended for two weeks.
Abbott vetoes animal cruelty bill, says it would create 'over-criminalization'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed an animal cruelty bill Monday that he said would have created "over-criminalization." Senate Bill 474 would have added restrictions on how pet owners could restrain their dogs when left unattended. "Texans love their dogs, so it is no surprise that our statutes already protect them by outlawing true animal cruelty," Abbott said in a statement.
Judge dismisses claims against Trump, Barr, and other officials in clearing of Lafayette Square
A federal judge rejected lawsuit claims against federal officials related to the clearing of protesters from Lafayette Square near the White House last summer.
Raiders player becomes first active NFL athlete to come out as gay
Carl Nassib became the first active player in the NFL to come out as gay. Nassib, a 28-year-old defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, said in an Instagram video on Monday that he finally felt "comfortable enough" to share his sexual identity with the public. Other NFL players have come out as gay or bisexual in the past but not while actively playing for the professional football league.
Trump Organization COO attracts interest of New York prosecutors: Report
The chief operating officer for the Trump Organization is reportedly being scrutinized by New York prosecutors ascertaining whether he paid taxes on certain benefits given to him as part of his job. Prosecutors advised Matthew Calamari, who used to be a bodyguard for former President Donald Trump, to get a lawyer for him and his son, Matthew Calamari Jr., the company's corporate director of security, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Trump says he has 'not conceded' November election Original
Former President Donald Trump said on Monday that he has "not conceded" the November election.
Texas governor vetoes funding for Legislature after Democrats block voting bill
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed funding for the Texas state Legislature after Democrats in the state House blocked the Republican-backed election reform bill. This follows through with a threat he made at the end of May when Democrats blocked S.B. 7 by walking out of the regular legislative session, meaning the House did not have a quorum and therefore could not pass the bill. Among , the bill would create new rules for mail-in voting and provide more access to poll watchers.
Fantasy football loser's Waffle House punishment goes viral
A journalist went viral on Thursday documenting his 15-hour stay at a Waffle House, a commitment served to him after coming in last place in his fantasy football league. The challenge set before Lee Sanderlin, a reporter for Mississippi's Clarion-Ledger, was one that compelled him to spend up to 24 hours in the Waffle House, but for every waffle he ate, an hour was shaved off his time.
Georgia observer says Fulton County election was sloppy but no fraud found Original
A Georgia election observer detailed the Fulton County 2020 election as a sloppily handled voting process. But Carter Jones, who was hired as an independent observer to watch the county's election after a June primary plagued with issues, insisted he didn't find evidence of fraud.
Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting California Gov. Gavin Newsom
A man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom in Oakland, California, according to authorities. While the governor was in downtown Oakland to show support for small businesses, Newsom was "approached by an aggressive individual," the California Highway Patrol, which provides security for the governor, said in a statement to the East Bay Times.
Hong Kong newspaper prints over 400,000 more copies after editors are arrested
Hong Kong publication Apple Daily printed over 500,000 copies of its Friday paper, over 400,000 more copies than usual, after five of its top editors and executives were arrested on Thursday. People from around the city lined up to get their hands on a copy of a publication that just had $2.3 million of its assets frozen.
Connecticut governor to sign bill legalizing recreational marijuana
Connecticut's state Senate passed a bill on Thursday that would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in the state. Gov. Ned Lamont has committed to signing the bill, which passed the Senate with a 16-11 vote. Once signed, Connecticut will join 17 other states, including New York and New Jersey, that have already legalized small amounts of marijuana for recreational use, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
New Jersey congressman caught in what appear to be his boxers during virtual meeting
A New Jersey congressman was caught in what were apparently his boxers during a virtual congressional meeting in a clip that circulated Thursday. Democratic Rep. Donald Payne seemed to have forgotten his camera was on as he stood up during the call. The congressman's midsection and what looked to be boxers were exposed for a few seconds before he moved out of the camera's shot. "Another reason Democrats should get off Zoom and back to work," said Texas Rep.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom release ad depicting dystopian future in which 'voting rights bills died in the Senate'
Singer Katy Perry and her fiance, actor Orlando Bloom, released an ad on Thursday depicting a dystopian future in which "democracy is dead." The ad, released by the advocacy group RepresentUs, depicts the pair calling people of 2021 from the year 2055, saying the trouble all began when "the voting rights bills died in the Senate." Before the two begin their message, the face of West Virginia Sen.
DOJ inspector general finds Marshals Service lacks resources to protect federal judges Original
The Justice Department's internal watchdog determined the U.S. Marshals Service lacks the necessary resources to provide adequate security for federal judges. Inspector General Michael Horowitz released a report on Wednesday noting budgetary issues have left the agency ill-equipped for its task of protecting 2,700 federal judges, federal prosecutors, and other court officials.
Manhattan DA gains access to Trump executive's tax returns: Report
Prosecutors in New York City have reportedly obtained the personal tax returns of a top Trump Organization executive. Allen Weisselberg, the long-serving chief financial officer of former President Donald Trump's business, is the subject of a criminal tax investigation.
Minnesota man charged with murder after allegedly driving into protesters with car
A Minnesota man was charged with murder on Wednesday after he allegedly rammed his car into a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis, killing one person. Nicholas Kraus, 35, of St. Paul, faces one count of second-degree intentional murder and two counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Hennepin County Attorney.
Three Hawaii police officers charged in shooting of teenager despite grand jury decision not to indict
Three Hawaii police officers were charged Tuesday in connection to the shooting of a 16-year-old, despite a grand jury's decision not to indict them. Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Steven Alm made the decision to charge Geoffrey Thom, 42, with second-degree murder and officers Zackary Ah Nee, 26, and Christopher Fredeluces, 40, with second-degree attempted murder.
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