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Newark Mayor Cory Booker Told Gay Marriage 'Unlawful in Eyes of God and Jesus Christ;' Says Objection Not 'Substantive or Worthy'
Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker, recently elected to the U.S. Senate and a keynote speaker at the Christian Catalyst conference in Atlanta earlier this month, had a protester removed from City Hall Monday after the man responded to his call for objections to a gay wedding ceremony by yelling that the marriage was "unlawful in the eyes of God and Jesus Christ."
Quotes From Tullian Tchividjian on His New Book 'One Way Love'
Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of the Rev. Billy Graham and Ruth Graham, recently published his latest book, "One Way Love: Inexhaustible Grace for an Exhausted World." He spoke with The Christian Post about his message in the book and how God's grace has played out in his own life. Here are some quotes from Tchividjian from his discussion with CP.
Deitrick Haddon Exclusive: 'Preachers of LA' Star Tells Critics to Get Over Controversial Christian Reality Show (Part 2)
Gospel recording artist Deitrick Haddon spoke recently with The Christian Post in an exclusive interview about the inspiration behind the new docu-series "Preachers of L.A." and why Christians need to get over the possessions of the Christian ministers featured in the faith-based program, and instead start focusing on ways they themselves can win souls for Jesus.
'One Way Love' Author Tullian Tchividjian: Church Has Gone Off Course, Time for a New Reformation
Tullian Tchividjian, pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and the grandson of the Rev. Billy Graham, says he believes the Christian Church has gone off course, and that he is praying for a new reformation.
'Strange Fire' Conference: John MacArthur Calls Out Charismatic Movement as 'Unfaithful'
John MacArthur, influential author, pastor and seminary president, has kicked off the Strange Fire conference at his California church this week and reportedly stated during his opening remarks that the charismatic movement "dishonors God" and "offers nothing to enrich true worship."
Pastor Ron Carpenter: Wife Hope Carpenter 'Sorry for Causing Pain' in Wake of Infidelity Disclosure
Ron Carpenter, pastor of Redemption World Outreach Center in Greenville, S.C., has taken to Facebook after denying that he had "gone into hiding," to thank supporters for their outpouring of well-wishes. He also relayed a message from his wife, Pastor Hope Hilley Carpenter, whom the Pentecostal preacher said "has asked me to speak on her behalf and in deep brokenness."
Deitrick Haddon Exclusive: Gospel Star Talks Failed Marriage, 'R.E.D' Album, and Turning Down Record Deals to Minister (Part 1)
Deitrick Haddon, gospel music star and former Detroit pastor, talked recently with The Christian Post about his new album, "R.E.D. (Restoring Everything Damaged)," how his failed first marriage changed him in the eyes of many, and his decision as a teen to turn down a major record contract to fulfill his calling of preaching the Gospel.
Ron Carpenter's Confession of Wife's Illness, Adultery Prompts Prayers, Debate Over Privacy
After Pastor Ron Carpenter, Jr. of Redemption World Outreach Center confessed to his congregation over the weekend that his wife, Hope Hilley Carpenter, had been placed under psychiatric observation after carrying on multiple affairs during their two decades of marriage, members of the Christian community have showered the grieving father and husband with prayer. However, others have questioned the Greenville, S.C., minister's wisdom in publicly divulging his family troubles.
Pastor Ron Carpenter Reveals Wife's Mental Illness, Adultery in Heart-Wrenching Sunday Confession
Pastor Ron Carpenter of Redemption World Outreach Center in Greenville, S.C., held a "family discussion" instead of a normal church service on Sunday as he informed his congregation in a heart-wrenching confession that his wife had committed adultery multiple times over the past 10 years and was under psychiatric observation.
Pastor Derwin Gray Talks Overcoming Labels, Embracing God's Grace, and Living a 'Limitless Life'
Derwin Gray, founding pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, reminds readers in his new book, "Limitless Life: You Are More Than Your Past When God Holds Your Future," that their identity is found in Jesus Christ, and not in labels like "addict," "orphan," or "failure" that family members, friends or life might have thrown their way.