Christian News Media Digest
“Keep the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” – Karl Barth
It was the renowned theologian Karl Barth who said that we should keep the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. He emphasized that we should be grounded in God’s Word but also aware of what is going on in the world around us and interpret it through the Bible. This news digest is a curated selection of Christian news articles, interviews and more that speak to current children-related issues and developments that are relevant to the Church. They provide insights, inform and equip those who are serving in children ministries whether at the global, national or local level.
*All articles are used with permission. Some of the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of the WEA Children’s Network.
25 Things That Parents Owe to Their Children
When I lived in Atlanta I often drove by the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital. In front is a sign that is thought-provoking. “100 years from now it will not matter
New World Health Organization Guidance Calls for Abortion to Be Fully Decriminalized
The World Health Organization has released a 200-page document calling for the full decriminalization of abortion worldwide, which it describes as “lifesaving care.” The WHO published an updated “Abortion care guideline” Wednesday,
The Toll of War on Ukraine’s Disabled Children
Ukraine burns as the world watches on in horror. Many Ukrainians are escaping to neighbouring countries or relatively ‘safe’ parts of western Ukraine, but many millions are trapped in the
Christian Series ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Releases New Trailer
The bestselling children’s book series “The Wingfeather Saga” has released a new trailer for the first season after becoming the No. 1 crowdfunded animated children’s series in the world. “The
Parents Lack of Biblical Worldview Puts Children at ‘Spiritual Disadvantage’: Barna Warns
6 out of 10 US parents don’t view the Bible as a ‘reliable and accurate source of God’s truth’ A prominent Evangelical researcher has warned that the lack of a
Christian Kids and the Great Commission
The enemies of Christianity are working overtime to try and stop the Gospel from going forward. If nothing is done to get Christian kids involved in the mandate of the
I’m a 12-Year-Old Former Public School Student. Here’s Why I Hate Critical Race Theory.
My life will forever be impacted by a black boy and two white boys. These boys are the reason why I have grown to hate critical race theory (CRT), which
African American Author Recalls Seeing Her Aborted Baby in a Divine Dream: ‘His Name Is Tyler’
An African American author who recounted her own decision to get an abortion as a teenager at last month’s March for Life has shared how her faith in Christ helped
Colombia Legalises Abortion Up to Six Months of Pregnancy
The ruling of the Constitutional Court came during an extraordinary session marked by a pro-life rally under the motto “the silence of the innocents”. The Constitutional Court of Colombia has approved the
Texas Attorney General Calls Trans Surgeries, Puberty Blockers ‘Child Abuse’ in Formal Opinion
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has released a formal opinion concluding that performing certain gender reassignment procedures on children constitutes child abuse under state law. In Opinion No. KP-0401, released last
UK Government Forces Porn Sites to Use Age Verification Systems
Pornography websites could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover or be blocked. Christian associations welcome “a significant, but long overdue step in the right direction”. The United Kingdom government
“Many Have an Interest in God, but Do Not Know Exactly Who This God Is”
The Prayer Spaces in Schools have offered thousands of young students a creative way of reflection and prayer. Jana Nimmo, in Germany, explains how children and teenagers use the chance