Inside: Cash giving hits 10-year low except among richest churches; Orgs react after House panel releases Catholic memo report
| | Report: Cash giving hits 10-year low except among richest churches | | Curated for you byCP Editors | | The 2023 Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability State of Giving report shows that churches experienced a dip in cash donations for the first time in a decade in 2022. Ministries fared better at maintaining pace with high inflation than did churches due to their broader appeal. While the majority of churches saw a decline in revenue, churches with revenue exceeding $20 million saw an increase in cash giving. Full Story. |
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| Cosmo glorifies satanism, calls abortion 'religious ritual' | | Cosmopolitan has gone all-in on satanism, publishing a piece that calls it a "religion" that practices the "religious ritual" of abortion. Cosmo's article touts the Samuel Alito's Mom's Satanic Abortion Clinic, noting the clinic draws "inspiration" from landmark court rulings "in favor of Christian business owners denying services to [LGBT] people purely on religious grounds." Read more. | | 'Abuse of power': Orgs react after House panel releases Catholic memo report | | Catholic groups are responding in the wake of a House panel releasing a report on the FBI's memo targeting traditional Catholics. CatholicVote's Brian Burch called out the FBI's efforts to downplay its "abuse of power" and warned that revelations from the investigation raise many questions about the targeting of Catholics by the FBI. Take a look at the details now. | | Lawmakers slam Biden admin. for targeting crisis pregnancy centers | | More than three dozen federal lawmakers are calling out the Biden administration's proposed rule changes that could prevent pro-life pregnancy centers from receiving taxpayer money. In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services' Xavier Becerra, the group of lawmakers called on the administration to withdraw the proposed rule, accusing it of "targeting pregnancy centers and alternatives to abortion programs." Read more. | | Hamas may be holding female hostages to keep them from talking | | State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller has speculated that Hamas did not release all of its female hostages to prevent them from sharing horror stories they have endured while in captivity. Miller's comments came while speaking with reporters Monday about Israel's renewed military campaign to eradicate Hamas and how its forces work to avoid civilian casualties. Read more. |
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| 12 Days of Christmas: Unwrap Gift Ideas for Home, Winter, & Fitness | | On the 1st Day of Christmas: Home Decor and Gifts Transform your home into a festive wonderland with our range of elegant candles, decorative prayer bowls, personalized ornaments, and more. Explore our top picks for a cozy and stylish Christmas holiday.On the 2nd Day of Christmas: Christmas Holiday & Winter EssentialsFrom rustic sleighs to whimsical neon signs, find the perfect Christmas gifts and decorations. Add charm and warmth to your celebrations with our curated selection.On the 3rd Day of Christmas: Fitness and Athlete Gifts Energize the fitness enthusiasts and athletes in your life with innovative workout gear and wellness products. Whether it's for a gym lover or an outdoor adventurer, we have something for every athlete. | | |
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| Parents, help your kids learn to take risks | | Amy Lowe, the director of WinShape Camps for Girls, calls on parents to teach their kids to take risks and experience failure to encourage growth and development. "We want to protect our kids and not let anything bad happen to them, yes, but if we protect them too much they aren't going to be prepped and ready for their adult years," she cautions. Read more. |
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| Daddy Yankee leaving career for Christ | | Latin superstar Daddy Yankee announced a "new beginning" during the final stop of his latest tour, telling the crowd he plans to use his platform for the Kingdom. The singer, who intends to go by his birth name of Ramón Ayala from now on, stated, "To all the people who followed me, follow Jesus Christ, who is the way, the truth and the life." Watch him make the announcement here. | | | | | | | | | | | | Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors |
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