61 Percent of Evangelicals Plan to Vote for Donald Trump, Survey Finds

61 Percent of Evangelicals Plan to Vote for Donald Trump, Survey Finds


According to a new online poll from LifeWay Research, just 2 in 10 evangelicals plan to vote for Senator Joe Biden in the Presidential Race.

According to The Christian Post, the reason is between party and racial disputes and not which candidate aligns more closely to Scripture. White Evangelicals tend to support President Trump in a landslide, with a 7 to 1 ratio out of every 10 voters. However, Black Evangelicals are overwhelmingly Biden supporters by about the same margin. But among other ethnicities, Trump has the support of roughly 2 out of every 3 voters. Overall the survey found that 61 percent of Evangelicals plan to vote for the President.

But between Christians who attend church at least monthly, the candidates are roughly split, with Trump receiving 46 percent of support whereas Biden is receiving 45 percent of support. Additionally, roughly 6 in 10 White regular churchgoers support President Trump, but Biden has support from 8 in 10 Black regular churchgoers and 6 in 10 Hispanic regular churchgoers. According to Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research, the poll shows that “Different ethnic groups are more attuned to specific failures of our country and of specific candidates. One’s ethnicity and political party are more powerful in predicting the vote of someone with evangelical beliefs than their shared religious convictions alone.”

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‘God Was Running after Me’: Charlotte Pence Shares Faith Journey in New Podcast

‘God Was Running after Me’: Charlotte Pence Shares Faith Journey in New Podcast


The second child and eldest daughter of Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence shared her personal faith journey in the first episode of her new podcast, Doubting It, which explores the issues of “faith, culture and doubt.”

Despite growing up in a religious household, Charlotte Pence Bond, 27, admitted that she went through a period of doubting her faith while she was studying abroad at Oxford University, according to Premier Christian News. At one point, she considered looking into atheism.

“I started reading atheists’ writings and literature. I was close with professors who were agnostic or atheist. I just started kind of trying it out,” Bond recalled. “I didn’t fully turn away from my faith but I wanted to see if I really needed it. Looking back on that year, I looked back over this journal I kept and I noticed in the journal all of the times that things of significance happened and I felt the need to write them down.”

Bond also acknowledged that she was living somewhat of a “double life” and that she was “doing things I shouldn’t have been doing.”

Nevertheless, she noted that God was not done with her and that He was not letting her go.

“A lot of times it had been when I would come across a Bible verse or something had happened that clearly involved God and clearly involved another encounter with religion in some way,” she said. “What I…

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‘Pray for the President’: Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19

‘Pray for the President’: Trump and First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19


President Trump revealed Thursday night he and First Lady Melania Trump have been diagnosed with the coronavirus and said they are quarantining together in the White House.

The news that Trump and his wife tested positive for the virus came shortly after it was disclosed White House advisor Hope Hicks – who traveled with Trump to Tuesday’s debate in Ohio – also was positive.

“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately,” Trump tweeted around midnight in Washington, D.C. “We will get through this TOGETHER!”

Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence tested negative, the White House said Friday.

Sean Conley, the White House physician, released a statement saying Trump and the First Lady “are both well at this time, and they plan to remain at home within the White House during their convalescence.”

“The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support provided by some of our country’s greatest medical professionals and institutions,” Conley said. “Rest assured I expect the President to continue carrying out his duties without…

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‘Created in the Image of God’: Trump Recognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month

‘Created in the Image of God’: Trump Recognizes Down Syndrome Awareness Month


President Trump issued a proclamation Thursday recognizing National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, urging the nation to protect and empower individuals with Down syndrome and oppose those who “discriminate, devalue, and demean the sanctity of their lives.”

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

“As our society progresses toward a more inclusive future, there are still those who pass judgment on which lives are worth living,” the proclamation says. “As President, I denounce radical proposals to terminate pregnancies of unborn children with Down syndrome.

“Our Nation will continue to emphatically affirm the self-evident ideal that all children – born and unborn – are created in the image of God, are worthy of life, and deserve to be loved.”

Individuals with Down syndrome “face unique challenges, reminding us every day that it is incumbent upon us as a Nation, to continue empowering them to reach their full potential,” the proclamation says. “Throughout this Down Syndrome Awareness Month, the First Lady and I celebrate these remarkable people, members of our families, communities, and Nation, and my Administration reasserts its commitment to standing against those who seek to discriminate, devalue, and demean the sanctity of their lives.”

During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Trump says in the proclamation, “we are reminded that we must never waver in…

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President Trump, First Lady test positive for coronavirus: Three biblical words of hope

File photo – US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump joined by White House staff, participate in a moment of silence on the 16th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, at the White House on September 11, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus, the President announced early Friday morning. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ Abaca(Sipa via AP Images)

President Trump announced early this morning that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine at the White House.

The president tweeted: “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!” His wife tweeted: “As too many Americans have done this year, @potus & I are quarantining at home after testing positive for COVID-19. We are feeling good & I have postponed all upcoming engagements. Please be sure you are staying safe & we will all get through this together.” 

Vice President Mike Pence said on Twitter, “We join millions across America praying for their full and swift recovery.” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are among world leaders to offer their support overnight. 

What happens now?

White House physician Sean P. Conley released a memorandum confirming the diagnosis. He stated, “The President and First Lady are both well at this time,” and added: “The White House medical team and I will maintain a vigilant watch, and I appreciate the support provided by some of our country’s greatest medical professionals and institutions. Rest assured I expect the President to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering.” 

According to the Washington Post, a senior administration official said the White House was not aware of additional positive cases late…

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Communication Can Always Be Better

In May of 2017, I started my tenure as Executive Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church. Less than 60 days later I found myself coordinating the church’s first adoption. Both the Immanuel staff and myself were in uncharted territory. A couple of our pastors had worked for a multi-site congregation, but none of us had adopted another congregation.

Fast forward to February of 2018. The Immanuel staff had done an incredible job of adopting the previous congregation and re-launching the site as Immanuel Baptist Church at Armstrong Mill. Yet, I could sense some tension building amongst the staff. Dan Russell, a seasoned minister of 40+ years, pulled me aside and said, “Communication can always be better.”

Most of my failures would have been mitigated if I had just communicated better. When you are not the primary leader the need to communicate becomes twice as important.

Two arenas in which I could have improved my communication are frequency and channel.

When you are communicating with others you have to discern the frequency needed for communication. There are three levels of frequency:

Often – I needed to communicate more often with my lead pastor and with my peers. I don’t want to be prescriptive, but if you only talk once a week, then you aren’t communicating enough. Sometimes a text is all you need, for others a 5 minute drive-by to their office will be extremely productive.

Regularly – A team needs regular communication. This may or may not be a group of peers and could be…

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Nevada to Vote on Bill Removing Definition of Marriage as Being between One Man, One Woman from State Constitution

Nevada to Vote on Bill Removing Definition of Marriage as Being between One Man, One Woman from State Constitution


In November, Nevada will be voting on a bill to remove the definition of marriage as meaning between one man and one woman from the state constitution.

According to The Christian Post, Nevada was one of 30 states to ban same-sex marriage before the Obergefell vs. Hodges Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage. But now, if Joint Resolution 2 passes in November, their constitution will be rewritten to enforce the Supreme Court ruling.

According to the Legislative Counsel’s digest, “This resolution amends Section 21 of Article 1 of the Nevada Constitution to require the State of Nevada and its political subdivisions to recognize all marriages regardless of gender. In addition, this resolution establishes the rights of religious organizations and members of the clergy to refuse to perform marriages on the basis of gender or other factors, and specifically provides that a person does not have a right to make a claim against a religious organization or member of the clergy for refusing to perform a marriage.”

The Legislative Counsel’s digest continues, ‘This resolution further provides that all legally valid marriages must be treated equally under the law.”

However, that isn’t everything the bill will do. The text of the bill states it will “amend the Nevada Constitution to require the recognition of all marriages regardless of…

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‘I Felt the Lord’s Calling,’ Kathie Lee Gifford Says of New Film, Then Came You

‘I Felt the Lord’s Calling,’ Kathie Lee Gifford Says of New Film, Then Came You


Kathie Lee Gifford’s latest movie has an inspiring message with a biblical foundation, even if it’s not a Christian film in the traditional sense. And even if – she says – it has PG-13 content.

Then Came You, which opens in theaters this week, tells the story of a widow who travels to Scotland to make new memories and put her husband’s death behind her. Once there, she meets a widower her age who is in a similar situation.

The romantic-comedy is the first film in a scheduled five-part series that includes a redemptive ending, Gifford says. She wrote it and stars in the lead role as Annabelle.

The message of Then Came You is simple, Gifford said: Life’s not over for those who have faced tragedy.

“It’s different than anything I’ve ever done before,” Gifford said. “But I felt the Lord’s calling on my life to write a movie for people who don’t know yet that God loves them.”

Gifford said she hopes Christians are not offended by the content. (It’s rated PG-13 for sexual material and some strong language, although it includes no nudity or bedroom scenes.)

“I wanted to be honest. I did not want to sugarcoat how people that do not have a personal faith would make certain decisions,” Gifford told Christian Headlines. “And I tried to be gracious about it, not have it in anybody’s face. But I tried to base the movie on real people who make real decisions. And…

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America’s Problems ‘Cannot Be Solved without God,’ Franklin Graham Says after Watching Debate

America’s Problems ‘Cannot Be Solved without God,’ Franklin Graham Says after Watching Debate


Evangelist Franklin Graham says Tuesday’s presidential debate should lead Christians to one conclusion: America cannot be rescued without God.

The rancorous debate between President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden was called the worst in modern presidential history by many on the Left and the Right, and polls indicated Americans didn’t like what they watched. A CBS News/YouGov poll after the debate said only 17 percent of debate watchers said they were “informed” by the debate. Most (69 percent) said they were “annoyed.”

Graham didn’t reveal his thoughts about the debate, although he implied it wasn’t good for the nation.

“After watching the debate last night, we are reminded that the problems we face as a nation cannot be solved without God. He is our only hope,” Graham wrote on Facebook. “Many areas of our country are in chaos. People are so divided. The coronavirus has attacked almost every country in the world, with no end in sight.

“But God can deliver us, if we call upon Him, turn from our sins, repent, and put our faith in His Son, Jesus Christ. May we continue to pray for those in leadership that God would give them wisdom and direction. And we need to pray for all aspects of the upcoming election.

“The Word of God says, ‘Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other.’ (Isaiah…

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Amy Coney Barrett Opposed ‘Abortion on Demand’ in 2006 Newspaper Ad

Amy Coney Barrett Opposed ‘Abortion on Demand’ in 2006 Newspaper Ad


U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett allowed her name to appear in a newspaper pro-life insert in 2006 that said she and others oppose “abortion on demand,” according to a new report that may be the most revealing indicator yet of her personal views on abortion.

The names of Barrett and other local citizens appeared in the newspaper ad under the statement, “We, the following citizens of Michiana, oppose abortion on demand and support the right to life from fertilization to natural death,” according to a report from National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru.  

The insert was sponsored by St. Joseph County Right to Life. “Michiana” is a term used to describe the region around South Bend that includes Michigan and Indiana. 

“Barrett’s signature is the most direct confirmation we have received that she believes there should be limits on abortion, but it is not a surprise: We already knew that she had been part of Notre Dame’s ‘Faculty for Life,’ and that she is a Catholic who seeks to adhere to Church teaching,” Ponnuru wrote. 

Although the insert may reveal her personal feelings on abortion, it does not mean she is an automatic vote to overturn Roe v. Wade or even to uphold abortion restrictions if she is confirmed.

During Chief Justice John Roberts’ confirmation in 2005, the Los Angeles Times reported that his wife, Jane Sullivan Roberts, previously was…

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