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1 Corinthians 3:5–9, Part 1: God, Not the Seed Sower, Gives Life
Although Paul’s evangelistic work and Apollos’s ongoing teaching were essential to the Corinthians’ faith, only God could make that faith grow.Watch Now...
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: UN High Commissioner for Refugees, as published by ReliefWeb · · 1 min read
Countries: Belgium, Afghanistan, occupied Palestinian territory, Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine. According to the Immigration Office, Belgium has received 34,439 applications for international protection in 2025, a 13 per cent decrease compared to 2024. The total recognition rate at first instance s

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Although Paul’s evangelistic work and Apollos’s ongoing teaching were essential to the Corinthians’ faith, only God could make that faith grow.Watch Now...
Desiring God · Oct 31, 2026

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A member of your small group confesses, seemingly out of the blue, that he’s been attending Mass. Next, you hear a deacon wonder aloud if we really needed to break with Rome. Then a family member announces that she has “crossed the Tiber,” meaning she has converted to Roman Catho...
Desiring God · Oct 31, 2026
disaster
. Staple food (wheat flour, edible oils, and pulses) prices remained 23 percent above pre-Middle East conflict levels, as of 29 October, reflecting a combination of domestic market factors and higher fuel and import costs. Wheat flour prices recorded a marginal decrease (-0.8%) d...
ReliefWeb · Oct 31, 2026

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Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Germany, on November 10, 1483. He was christened at Saints Peter and Paul Church the next day. At age 7, Luther entered the Mansfeld Latin School. There he learned Latin grammar and prayers, and he memorized Aesop’s Fables. From those early yea...
The Gospel Coalition · Oct 31, 2026


disaster
In 2026, disasters and humanitarian crises have upended millions of lives around the world. Earthquakes and floods have destroyed communities and critical infrastructure. Conflict, displacement, hunger, and disease continue to threaten children’s safety, health, and futures...
World Vision · Oct 30, 2026

persecution
A pastor in northeastern Nigeria said suspected Boko Haram militants have threatened to execute his wife and sell his young daughter into slavery unless he pays a ransom, nearly a year after they were abducted in Borno state. Pastor Simon Yohanna told Truth Nigeria that his wife,...
International Christian Concern · Oct 30, 2026

disaster
. On October 9, 2026, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake primarily affected the provinces of Herrera, Los Santos, Veraguas, and Coclé. More than 22,400 people were affected, and damage to homes, schools, and health facilities limited access to essential services. Women and girls face spe...
ReliefWeb · Oct 30, 2026
disaster
. El 9 de octubre de 2026, un sismo de magnitud 7,5 afectó principalmente a las provincias de Herrera, Los Santos, Veraguas y Coclé. Más de 22.400 personas resultaron afectadas y los daños en viviendas, centros educativos y de salud limitaron el acceso a servicios esenciales. Las...
ReliefWeb · Oct 30, 2026

persecution
On Oct. 5 in Alexandria, Egypt, Sherif Wagih Fahmi was arrested by National Security, which showed up at his home under false pretenses. The 41-year-old Coptic engineer has reportedly been charged with speaking against Islam. Around 1 p.m., two casually dressed men arrived at She...
International Christian Concern · Oct 30, 2026

poverty
One of the astonishing parts of the Christmas story is how Jesus came into the world. His modest birth in a stable, announced to lowly shepherds, was incredibly unconventional for the Son of God, the King of kings. I believe God wanted humanity to take notice, first of His great ...
World Vision · Oct 30, 2026