President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to visit Texas Friday for a firsthand look at the areas devastated by catastrophic flooding. But amid the tragedy have also come amazing stories of survival. The cleanup is underway for families whose homes were flooded but still left standing on …
Read More »Faith and Grief Intertwine in Texas Flood Recovery: ‘Y’all Pray and Keep Praying’
The people of Kerrville, Texas, are mourning the lives lost as they continue searching for victims of the catastrophic floods. At least 120 people are dead and 150 are missing. Volunteers from across the country are gathering together to help the grieving community. The Guadalupe River has returned to a …
Read More »Florida Pastor, Father of Five Deported After Two Decades in the US
A preacher who led a small Hispanic church in Florida has been deported to Guatemala after two decades on American soil. The 42-year-old immigrant is married with five children. Maurilio Ambrocio pastored the 50 members of Iglesia de Santidad Vida Nueva in Wimauma. He told the Tampa Bay Times he was one …
Read More »Trump Cabinet Prays for Texas as Rescuers Race to Find 160 Missing Flood Victims
KERR COUNTY, TX – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shared a staggering new number on Tuesday evening, revealing that more than 160 people are still missing after the state’s catastrophic floods. At least 110 people are now known to have been killed by the disaster. In the White House Cabinet meeting …
Read More »Prayers Rise as Texas Races to Find 160 Missing Flood Victims, Volunteers Aid Recovery
KERR COUNTY, TX – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shared a staggering new number on Tuesday evening, revealing that more than 160 people are still missing after the state’s catastrophic floods. At least 110 people are now known to have been killed by the disaster. Recovery efforts are underway here in …
Read More »Foster Care and Adoption Are Hard, but New Data Suggests It Helps Faith-Driven Families Flourish
ANALYSIS A new survey of Americans suggests that faith-driven families don’t just survive hardships, they often thrive in them. More importantly, it appears their faith — and the hardship — are both essential to their flourishing over time. Few things are more difficult, or rewarding, than welcoming children through foster …
Read More »Friend of Camp Mystic Director Honors Flood Hero’s Ultimate Sacrifice: ‘Just Who He Was’
When the media reported the tragic news that Camp Mystic director Dick Eastland died trying to save kids amid catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding, Dr. Jim Denison was heartbroken but unsurprised. “Dick Eastland was a friend,” he said. “He and [his wife] Tweety have been with me to Israel twice. I …
Read More »‘One of the Most Devastating Things I’ve Ever Seen’: Search Continues for TX Flood Victims
The July 4th flash floods in Texas have now claimed the lives of more than 100 people, and search and rescue teams are still combing through miles of debris for those still missing. In the Texas hill country, response teams, including volunteers, are combing through mud and dense forest searching for …
Read More »Baylor Gets Slammed for Accepting $640K Grant to Foster ‘LGBT’ Acceptance by Churches
Baylor University has announced it has received a nearly $650,000 grant from a progressive foundation to help foster LGBTQ “inclusion and belonging in the church,” and many are accusing the Christian university of aligning with values that contradict the Bible. According to a press release from the university’s Diana R. …
Read More »Christian Camp Director Hailed as Hero for ‘Last Act of Kindness and Sacrifice’ by Saving Girls
As the search continues for the dozens of people still missing in central Texas after devastating floods pounded the region, the director of Camp Mystic is being hailed as a hero for giving his life as he attempted to save others. As of Monday morning, 81 people are dead and …
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