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Wrestling event coming to Louisiana Christian University March 14

By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Christian Wrestling Federation will present a unique and entertaining, faith-based performance at Louisiana Christian University, March 14 at 7 p.m. The Rockwall, Texas-based organization reaches the youth of today through athletes who put on a show of athleticism and entertainment to share their testimonies of Christian faith. CWF’s vision is to be a Christian outreach ministry sharing the love of Jesus Christ, through wrestling events around the world. The event is being sponsored by the LCU Union Board and is open to the public. Tickets are $5 at the door. It is a cultural credit for students. Students, faculty and staff get in free.   … [Read more...]

Jesus said ‘no one will snatch them out of my hand’

Life can be so tiring. And there are so many reasons why. As believers, we know being a Christian doesn’t equal an easy life. Rather, Jesus promised quite the opposite. He said the world would hate us for our loyalty to Christ, because the world hated Him first. … [Read more...]

Louisianans among special guests at State of Union address

By Baptist Message staff WASHINGTON (LBM) – Two Louisianans were among the special guests invited to attend the annual State of the Union address, March 7. House Speaker Mike Johnson invited his pastor, John Fream, while Sen. Bill Cassidy invited Louisiana Right to Life Director Ben Clapper. The State of the Union address is delivered each year by the president of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress. Fream, pastor of Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, said he interacted with Johnson multiple times this week, including at a lunch and prayer time inside the House chapel on March 6 and during a reception prior to the State of the Union address. “Mike and (his wife) Kelly love the Lord deeply and praying with them meant the world to them,” Fream told the Baptist Message. “It was such an honor to be there to support my friends Speaker Johnson and his wife. Cypress Baptist Church is so proud of the Speaker and stand with them in prayer. To be there for such a big part of history was a chance of a lifetime. God bless this nation and our leaders.” Clapper said he was excited to attend the event on behalf of all those who support the pro-life movement. “It was an honor to attend the State of … [Read more...]