Cecilia Buchanan

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Purple Dye “Factory” Uncovered by Archaeologists

21 hours ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Scientists have announced the discovery of an ancient dye “factor” south of the Israeli city of Haifa. Called Tel Shiqmona, it is a mound on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea which “can unequivocally be identified as a specialized facility for large-scale and long-term production of the lucrative purple dye,” according to researchers. The site is dated to around 1100 BC, predating both reigns of King Solomon and his father, King David.
Riley Gaines Featured in New Ad Mocking Nike For Its Support of Men in Women’s Sports

21 hours ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Columnists A new ad released by XX-XY Athletics is getting a lot of buzz on social media. The company was founded by Jennifer Sey and has been open about its opposition to allowing transgender women, biological men, compete in women’s sports. The new ad opens with a question: “Over 1900 females have been displaced by males in women’s sports. Yet Nike remains silent.
Book of Daniel Movie Set to Be a “spirit-filled” Release

21 hours ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

With the success of The Chosen’s theatrical release, Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ, and the surprising success of Amazon Prime’s House of David, it seems faith-based films may be the way of the future for the entertainment industry. And now, another popular biblical figure will be getting the big screen treatment, with Unveil Studios hoping to release the film in 2026.
G3 Conference in Disarray After President Josh Buice Accused of Slander, Using Fake Social Media Accounts

21 hours ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Participants of the G3 Conference received a shock when they opened up a statement from the ministry announcing that the conference was canceled. The event was scheduled over September 11 to 13 in Atlanta Geogia and has grown from 750 participants in 2013 to 6,500 in 2021. The conference is overseen by G3 Ministries, which gathers some of the most theologically respected voices throughout Reformed and Baptist thinkers.
Jim Bakker Appeals For $1 Million to Save His Ministry: ‘We’re at the End’

2 days ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Televangelist Jim Bakker, known for his controversial past and longstanding presence in Christian media, recently made an emotional appeal to his viewers, warning that his ministry could collapse without a $1 million influx. The 85-year-old Bakker, speaking on his show on May 6, said that declining donations and rising debt threaten not only the ministry but also his own home.
CeCe Winans Talks Parenting, What She’d do Differently

3 days ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

CeCe Winans is a dominant voice in Gospel music, with her song “Come Jesus Come” hitting number one on the charts. But in addition to being a successful Gospel singer, Winans is also a parent, and she recently joined CBN to discuss parenting and the one thing she’d do differently.
Could Comedian Nate Bargatze Be the Next Disney?

3 days ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Comedian Nate Bargatze is well-known for his clean humor and family-friendly style. Bargatze, however, recently came out against another formerly child-friendly entertainer- media juggernaut Disney. Speaking with Esquire, Bargatze stands out as “the most successful stand-up comedian working today.” As he reflected on his success, he discussed what his plans might be like after he leaves stand-up behind, which according to Bargatze, could be sooner than most people think. “Two more tours.
Pastor John Gray Addresses Indiscretions, Healing in Marriage

3 days ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Pastor John Gray of Relentless Church in Greenville recently appeared on the “Dear Wifey” podcast, where he addressed his past indiscretions during his marriage to his wife, Aventer. “I did wrong. I sinned against the marriage. But more than that I sinned against my own upbringing. I sinned against my own vows, my own personal moral code, I was raised by Black women who were hurt by Black men and I became the thing I hated,” he said.
Danica McKellar Reveals Why She Escaped Hollywood

3 days ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

The Wonder Years’ Danica McKellar is celebrating her new path and opening up about her Hollywood experiences. Speaking with Closer Weekly, McKellar shared about how the end of the hit show and her breakout role as Winnie Cooper left her with some big decisions to make. Would she continue her career in acting or would she pursue a college degree? “When I finished The Wonder Years, I went to UCLA to get a degree in mathematics. I stopped acting for four years,” she said.
GOP Could Protect Adoptive Parents Who Refuse to Transition Children

3 days ago | beliefnet.com | Cecilia Buchanan

Two GOP Senators have introduced a bill meant to protect prospective adoptive and foster parents from having to transition children to their gender identity. Republican Sens.