"I am not an expert in Togo, but I have lived in other parts of the world. … And I've never come across a civilization or society that allows the beating of children to make a point," Tarnow said in court. "Using broomsticks or others devices is just wrong."

A federal…

Tracey’s life changed forever on a walk to the corner store. She was 15 and trying to get a few minutes of peace away from her abusive home.

A guy she knew from around the neighborhood pulled up next to her and asked if she was ok. He offered her a ride and listened to her talk about how…

When most people retire they may take a cruise, play bridge on Wednesdays, go to the spa with their best girlfriends, or park in front of the television.

Not so from Marlene Berthelot. She is a compassionate woman that has spent her lifes savings helping orphaned children in Haiti.

Formerly a…

We were born to do some incredible things for God. The church is called to do some incredible things for God… but we'll never been at our best if we don't have Unity. This Sunday we'll check out Chapter 4 of Ephesians as we talk about God's Supreme…

We were born to do some incredible things for God. The church is called to do some incredible things for God… but we'll never been at our best if we don't have Unity. This Sunday we'll check out Chapter 4 of Ephesians as we talk about God's Supreme…

Fifteen-year-old C.G. was hanging out with friends in Tampa's popular Ybor City when she met a man, several years her senior, who offered her a ride home.

FBI agents say C.G. accepted the ride, but Weylin Rodriguez didn't take her to her house. Instead, he headed to Orlando with big plans…

We were all bourne in a condition where we are separated from God… we are without peace. This Sunday we'll continue to chop up Ephesians as we look at Chapter 2 and talk about the Peace we can now…

What were we born for? What was God's plan? This Sunday we'll start a study on the book of Ephesians as we dive into the history, context and the richness of Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus and how it connects with us…

Christianity/Buddhism Don't miss the conclusion of our series as we look at Buddhism. We will also have national artist Corey Hicks from New Orleans with us doing some new music and sharing an update from his new church plant in the 9th…

Keep the flame alive' // Those of us that have experienced serving know that it's an incredible thing. But life is busy and there are many demands... this Sunday we'll talk about some margins to put in place to make sure we don't get burned out as we serve others. We need to have something inside us in order to pour out to others.

Scripture : Matthew…

A California attorney and youth advocate’s rivetingly raw account of the years she spent as a runaway, juvenile delinquent and prostitute. Phelps grew up with 11 brothers and sisters in “a noisy, crowded house where the competition for space, food, and attention never stopped” and where money and…

Three Washington state teenagers who say they were sold online for sex have sued the website Backpage.com, accusing the website's owners of enabling their exploitation.

Two 13-year-old girls from Pierce County and one 15-year-old from King County, which encompasses Seattle, filed the lawsuit Friday in Pierce County Superior Court, The News Tribune of Tacoma reported Sunday.

Seattle attorney Liz McDougall, who represents Backpage's corporate owners, said the lawsuit will not…