Michelle A. Vu

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Sources in 'Second Coming Christ Controversy' Face Scrutiny

    Sources in 'Second Coming Christ Controversy' Face Scrutiny

    U.S. and Korean evangelical leaders are rallying around Olivet University and its founder Dr. David Jang in the wake of an article published by Christianity Today which attempts to rekindle in the U.S. a decade-old Asian controversy over alleged Second Coming Christ beliefs regarding Jang. All of the allegations against Jang have been dismissed as false.

  • Billy Graham Defends Chick-fil-A, Traditional Marriage Amid Uproar

    Billy Graham Defends Chick-fil-A, Traditional Marriage Amid Uproar

    Renowned evangelist Billy Graham – who has been among the top 10 of USA Today/Gallup poll's annual most admired people in the world list more than 50 times – issued a statement Thursday in support of Chick-fil-A's leaders and their public stance on marriage.

  • Is Support Chick-Fil-A Day on July 25 or August 1?

    Is Support Chick-Fil-A Day on July 25 or August 1?

    Supporters of traditional marriage and fans of the much-talked-about (as well as much-sung-about) Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich are ready to head to their nearest Chick-fil-A restaurant to encourage the company's president Dan Cathy, who recently became the target of gay activists after he stated his support for the traditional family in several recent interviews. There's only one problem: Is Chick-fil-A day July 25 or August 1?

  • Interview: Olympic Gold Medalist Josh Davis on Christian Athletes, the Games, and Michael Phelps

    Interview: Olympic Gold Medalist Josh Davis on Christian Athletes, the Games, and Michael Phelps

    Davis spoke to The Christian Post last week about his book The Goal and the Glory – a compilation of stories from Christian Olympians – how he felt the day after winning his first gold medal, and his connection to Texas megachurch pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado and 14-time-Olympic-gold-medalist Michael Phelps.

  • Interview: Phoenix City Prosecutor on Religious Freedom in Jailed Pastor Case (Pt. 2)

    In part 1 of CP's conversation with chief prosecutor of Phoenix Aaron J. Carreon-Ainsa, we heard why the city was troubled by Salman's weekly Bible study in his 2,000-square-foot game room. Now in the second part of the interview, Carreon-Ainsa will address concerns that the city violated Salman's religious freedom, the court order limiting only 12 people or less in the pastor's home, and a police "raid" on the property.

  • Interview: Phoenix City Prosecutor on Jailed Pastor, Zoning Violation Case (Pt. 1)

    The Christian Post spoke with the chief prosecutor of Phoenix, Aaron J. Carreon-Ainsa, to hear the city's side of the story. The following is an edited transcript of that conversation.

  • Jailed Pastor's Lawyers Release 'Fact Sheet' in Home Bible Study Case

    Attorneys with The Rutherford Institute released Tuesday a fact sheet in defense of Phoenix pastor Michael Salman, who is fined more than $12,000 and is serving a 60-day jail sentence over hosting weekly Bible study on his private property. The Phoenix Municipal Court found him guilty of 67 code violations related to building safety.

  • Phoenix Pastor Jailed Over Home Bible Study to Serve 3 Years?

    Phoenix Pastor Jailed Over Home Bible Study to Serve 3 Years?

    The Arizona pastor who is currently imprisoned for hosting regular Bible studies at his home may have to serve up to three years for violating his probation.

  • LA Homeless Children Treated to Snowy Christmas in July

    LA Homeless Children Treated to Snowy Christmas in July

    It may reach a sweat-inducing 84°F today in sunny, palm-tree-lined Los Angeles. But over 100 homeless children living in downtown L.A.'s Skid Row will be treated to Christmas in July – complete with mounds of snow perfect for a snowball fight, Christmas presents, and a visit from Santa Claus himself.

  • Megachurch Pastor: How to Biblically Conquer Insecurity

    Megachurch Pastor: How to Biblically Conquer Insecurity

    Chicago-area megachurch pastor James MacDonald noticed that he struck a nerve – in a good way – during a sermon two weeks ago on insecurity. Feeling that it wasn't the right time to move on, MacDonald delivered an emotionally-charged and revealing follow-up sermon – complete with his own biggest insecurity as well as that of his late mother, which he has never shared publicly – on Sunday to thousands of people who responded with "Amen" and text-messaged questions.