Churches offering ‘Blue Christmas’ services for those who grieve

Churches offering ‘Blue Christmas’ services for those who grieve

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Saturday, December 21, 2024 Church tower with crucifix and Christmas lights in The Hague, Netherlands. | Getty Images Many churches across the United States are offering a special worship service known as “Blue Christmas” to minister to those dealing with personal loss during the holiday season.   Blue Christmas … Read more

‘Morayo’ is diversified piece, but not Wizkid’s most groundbreaking work yet

‘Morayo’ is diversified piece, but not Wizkid’s most groundbreaking work yet

‘Morayo,’ Wizkid’s sixth studio album, marks a fresh chapter in the career of one of Afrobeats’ most celebrated artistes. Released on Friday, Morayo arrives after months of anticipation, amplified by Wizkid’s cryptic social media teases and high-profile collaborations. Named after and dedicated to his late mother, Morayo Balogun, who passed away in 2023, the album … Read more

Greg Laurie shares the hope of Heaven with Jordan Peterson

Greg Laurie shares the hope of Heaven with Jordan Peterson

By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Wednesday, November 20, 2024 Greg Laurie appears on the “The Jordan B. Peterson” podcast. | Screenshot/The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Pastor Greg Laurie recently offered a clear presentation of the Gospel and the hope of Heaven to psychologist Jordan Peterson in a wide-ranging conversation addressing faith, personal loss and … Read more

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi reports record transaction value for June quarter

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi reports record transaction value for June quarter

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global on Wednesday said that both order volume and transaction value reached record highs during the three months through June. Orders in both China and overseas markets rose 17.4 per cent to nearly 3.9 billion, while gross transaction value (GTV) reached 96.3 billion yuan (US$13.5 billion), up 14.7 per cent from … Read more

If oppn parties don’t attend consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, it’s their loss: Hema Malini

If oppn parties don’t attend consecration ceremony in Ayodhya, it’s their loss: Hema Malini

BJP MP Hema Malini on Wednesday said the January 22 consecration ceremony here will be a memorable moment while claiming that it will be the opposition parties’ loss if they don’t attend the event. In an apparent reference to the deity being shifted from a makeshift tent to the newly built temple in Ayodhya, Malini … Read more