Mark A. Kellner

Redemption, compassion are focus of new ‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ faith-forward podcast

A new four-episode podcast aims to show how Ebenezer Scrooge became the miserable miser of the Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol," focusing on themes of redemption, mercy, grace and compassion. Published November 27, 2023

Higher Ground: Muslim leader suspended over anti-Israel posts

Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published November 27, 2023

Actress Elizabeth Tabish says ‘a lot of grief’ marks season four of streaming series ‘The Chosen’

Elizabeth Tabish, who portrays Mary Magdalene in "The Chosen," wants viewers to be prepared for "a lot of grief" in upcoming episodes of the hit streaming series. Published November 26, 2023

AI-generated Jesus, Satan offer customers opportunity to ask questions, interact on Bible topics

Multitudes of people pose questions to Jesus every day. But how many can say they received a definitive answer? Immediately? In a text message? Enter artificial intelligence. Published November 22, 2023

‘The Pivot Principle’: Actor Janine Turner describes finding strength in adversity in new book

In the late 1980s, Janine Turner's acting career was hanging by a string bikini strap. Published November 22, 2023

CAIR official suspended from Maryland hate crimes panel after posting about ‘fake’ Israeli babies

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown temporarily suspended a state Muslim leader from the state's hate crimes commission following her social media posts that claimed the 40 Israeli infants killed in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel were "fake" and other posts comparing the Jewish state to Nazi Germany. Published November 21, 2023

Wheelchair-bound evangelical author Joni Eareckson Tada offers guide through suffering

Evangelical author Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic for 56 years, says her entry into heaven will be like the end of a marathon. Published November 20, 2023

Higher Ground: Church pews are almost filled post-pandemic

Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published November 20, 2023

‘Grinch-burg’ no more: Wisconsin city drops Christmas decoration ban for municipal staff

A Milwaukee suburb is "Grinch-burg" no more after a city administrator backtracked Wednesday on a six-day-old email directing employees to shun red and green Christmas displays in favor of "snow people" and the colors of the Northern lights. Published November 15, 2023

Franklin Graham prays with Netanyahu, donates ambulances to Israeli medical charity

The Rev. Franklin Graham prayed in Israel Wednesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, one day after touring a kibbutz in southern Israel devastated by the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks. Published November 15, 2023

Church of England to allow ‘blessings’ of same-sex couples in trial move after close vote

The Church of England will soon bestow "blessings" on same-sex couples on a trial basis, officials said Wednesday after a vote to allow the ceremonies. Published November 15, 2023

About 1 in 10 churchgoers haven’t returned in-person, two years after services resumed: Survey

About 11% of U.S. churchgoers have not returned to in-person worship since the COVID-19 pandemic ended in May, a new survey shows. Published November 15, 2023

Lawmaker, Lutheran bishop acquitted of hate speech in Finland’s second ‘Bible trial’

A unanimous appeals court in Helsinki, Finland, dismissed on Tuesday all hate speech charges for a second time against two evangelicals who had publicly expressed their Bible-based beliefs about marriage and gender. Published November 14, 2023

Grinch-burg: Wisconsin officials nix Christmas decorations at city hall

Officials in a Milwaukee suburb have told city workers they should not use the colors red and green or Christmas-themed items to decorate public spaces in city-run buildings. Published November 14, 2023

Pennsylvania repeals ban on religious garb for public school teachers

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed legislation eliminating America's last ban on public school teachers wearing religious garb, ending a 128-year-old prohibition. Published November 13, 2023

Higher Ground: Photographer notches religious freedom win

Welcome to Higher Ground, the newsletter and website dedicated to helping families of faith navigate a chaotic world with rigorous reporting, commentary and analysis on national, global and cultural issues, with reporting from the experienced journalists of The Washington Times. Published November 13, 2023

Rare ‘Inverted Jenny’ stamp nabs record $2 million at New York auction

An unspoiled copy of one of the rarest American stamps changed hands for a record $2 million on Wednesday, the New York auction house that sold the 1918 "Inverted Jenny" stamp said. The same stamp had sold for $1.6 million just five years earlier. Published November 10, 2023

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