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Jennifer Lahl and the Center for Bioethics and Culture Network (CBC) are working to raise awareness of the harmful effects that third-party reproductive technologies - such as egg and sperm donation and surrogacy - can have on the parties involved. The CBC has recently created a documentary called "Breeders," detailing testimonies of women who have been mistreated and children who have suffered as a result of surrogacy.

A&E's most popular reality television show, "Duck Dynasty," is set to premiere its fifth season on Wednesday night and will introduce some additional Robertson family members.

"Duck Dynasty" family member Missy Robertson has partnered with Southern Fashion House to create a trendy and modest line of clothing for women. While Missy is not the first Robertson to make a fashion statement, she is known to have a sophisticated sense of style which appeals to women of all ages.

Pastor David Platt, author of New York Times best-seller Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream and oftne known as the youngest megachurch pastor in America, plans to teach on "The Cross and Everyday Life" for the next Secret Church gathering, to be held on April 18. Although live tickets were sold out today, registration for online streaming of the live simulcast is now open for those who desire to participate.

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal on the late-term abortion legislation in Arizona, which was ruled to be unconstitutional by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in October of last year. The Women's Health and Safety Act effectively bans abortions after 20 weeks, with the exception of medical emergencies.

Seattle Seahawks players Russell Wilson, Chris Maragos, Clint Gresham, and Russell Okung are using professional football to make much of Jesus Christ. Hoping to lead many to salvation, they produced an evangelistic DVD along with two of their coaches and gave it to 28,000 fans at a football game in October.

After the incredible success of Mark Burnett's mini-series, "The Bible," Hollywood has begun to produce a myriad of Biblically-based films ranging from the account of Noah to the apocalypse.

Dr. John Piper was recently interviewed about the way that Billy Graham's life and legacy have affected his ministry. Piper, who leaves a noteworthy legacy of his own as an evangelical preacher and Christian author, says Graham has been a hero of his ever since he was a little boy. "I don't know anybody who has called people with greater clarity - greater effectiveness - out of darkness into light than Billy Graham," he says.

After releasing a video criticizing the Biblical teaching of creation, Bill Nye has accepted the invitation to debate Answers in Genesis President Ken Ham on February 4. Tickets for the event to be held at the Creation Museum were sold out within the first two minutes of sale, and the Christian organization is looking into ways for the debate to be viewed live, in light of the surge of interest in the debate from secularists and Christians alike.

The generosity of two diners who tipped their Cracker Barrel waitress $100 and gave an additional $6,000 toward school tuition has touched the hearts of many. The Lincoln, Nebraska waitress had shared the testimony of God's faithfulness in her life with them, and was taken aback by their response.

South Korea President Park Geun-hye expressed Monday that she hopes that North Korea will engage in a joint effort to reunite families who were torn apart by the Korean War during the 1950s. The countries had mutually agreed to hold a family reunion in September 2013, but the Democratic Peoples' Republic of Korea (DPRK) canceled the event after instigating a skirmish with South Korean guards the day before it was to take place.

Over 300 Bibles have been confiscated by Islamic officials of the Islamic Religious Department in Selangor (JAIS) because they refer to God as "Allah;" because of this, Christians are becoming increasingly concerned about their rights in the predominately Islamic country whose constitution guarantees the freedom of religion.

In a recent New Year's Eve interview with Fox News regarding the national controversy sparked by patriarch Phil Robertson's comments to GQ magazine, Willie and Korie Robertson said the Robertsons are ready to move on to making more comedic television shows and hope to continue to give God glory as a family in the new year.

Mayor Tom Hayden of Flower Mound, Texas declared at a city council meeting in December that 2014 would be known as the "Year of the Bible." With help from local pastors, Hayden launched TheBible2014.com in the hopes that many would look to God's word for guidance in the coming new year.

The Minnesota Vikings announced their decision to release head coach Leslie Frazier Monday, a man who has deeply impacted many players with his godly character.

Dr. Michael Oh delivered a message centered on the Gospel, suffering, and missions to over 4,000 college students and collegiate ministers in Louisville, Kentucky as a part of the 2013 Cross Conference being hosted by John Piper's Desiring God ministry.

Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, has requested a Bible on death row. The American-born shooter admitted to opening fire on the military base in order to protect Islamic extremists overseas, and refused to shave his beard for religious reasons during his trial in August.

We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas time, the fact that God incarnate humbled Himself to become a substitute for us on the cross, that we might have life in Him.

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson addressed the national controversy that has erupted over his comments during his interview with GQ at a Bible study he led Sunday at White's Ferry Road Church of Christ.

Ohio Senator Capri Cafaro is promoting Senate Bill 248, or "Teddy's Law," in light of fourteen-year-old Teddy Foltz-Tedesco's death in January who was beaten to death after his mother pulled him from public school. The law would require that those who wish to homeschool in the state go through extensive interviews and background checks and be approved by a local child services organization.

The Robertson family, including the entire Duck Dynasty cast, recently issued an official statement supporting patriarch Phil's beliefs and Biblical values, in light of the recent controversy over comments he made in an interview with GQ. While the Robertsons call Phil's remarks "unfiltered" and "coarse," they most certainly stand behind him and the Bible.

"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson's recent suspension from A&E for his comments about homosexual practice threw Christianity into the media spotlight. In this time, it is especially important for Christians to uphold what God's word says about same-sex relationships in a gracious way.

In light of this controversy, what should a Christian's stance be on the issue of homosexual practice? We must uphold the word of God as righteous, good, and true. We must also express His heart to woo people unto Christ through the message and lens of the Gospel.

Five civil lawsuits have been filed against Ethan Couch for the accident he caused in June which resulted in four strangers' deaths and severe injuries to some of his friends. The sixteen-year-old avoided jail time for charges of intoxication manslaughter.

Dr. James Dobson, Christian founder of "Focus on the Family" and host of "Family Talk" radio show, recently filed suit against the Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate of the Affordable Care Act, which forces employers to provide contraception and abortive drugs to their employees.