Hal Lindsey, ‘Late Great Planet Earth' author, dies at 95
Hal Lindsey, a teacher of biblical prophecy who wrote the bestselling book The Late Great Planet Earth, has died two days after turning 95.
Michael Gryboski
Mainline Church Editor
Michael Gryboski has been a reporter with The Christian Post since 2011. He covers politics, church and ministries, court cases, and other issues. He has written extensively on issues like litigation over conservative congregations leaving The Episcopal Church, the longstanding debate within the United Methodist Church over homosexuality, court cases on various social issues, and the evangelical community.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Master’s in History at George Mason University. Inspired by his studies, Gryboski pens a regular column titled “This week in Christian history,” which briefly sums up the anniversaries of notable events in the long and diverse past of Christianity. He lives in Richmond, Virginia.
'Focus on the gifts of God': Churches hold Thanksgiving Day worship services
While for most Americans, Thanksgiving is a time allotted for big family dinners, catching up with relatives, and watching football games, for others, it involves going to church.
Episcopal Church-affiliated university cuts half of staff positions amid financial woes
A historically African American university affiliated with the Episcopal Church is cutting half its employee positions as it struggles to retain accreditation due to financial issues.
Judge upholds Missouri's ban on sex-change surgeries, puberty blockers for minors
A judge has upheld a Missouri law that prohibits cosmetic sex-change surgeries and the prescribing of puberty-blocking drugs for minors with gender dysphoria.
Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal; Netanyahu will 'respond forcefully' to violations
Israel and the Lebanon-based Iranian-backed Islamic militant group Hezbollah have reportedly reached a ceasefire arrangement brokered by the United States and France to end over a year's worth of fighting, which, if honored, will last for 60 days.
Judge denies city’s motion to dismiss church’s lawsuit for shutting down food ministry
A judge has ruled that an Arizona city cannot stop a church from suing them for shutting down a ministry that provided food to hundreds of needy families near the southern border.
Baptist university removed from academic probation amid financial struggles
A university affiliated with the Missouri Baptist Convention has been removed from academic probation by an independent agency that accredits colleges and universities.
Pa. woman gets 5 years’ probation for stealing $21K from church
A Pennsylvania woman has been sentenced to five years probation for stealing $21,000 from a church where she had been serving as treasurer.
‘Fostering hope’: Ohio church to give away 20K pounds of food for Thanksgiving
An Ohio church will be handing out 20,000 pounds of food, including 300 turkeys, to families in need this Thanksgiving.
This week in Christian history: Pope Pius IX flees Rome; St. John the Divine consecrated
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the consecration of St. John the Divine Cathedral, the death of a prolific hymnwriter and Pope Pius IX fleeing Rome.
