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Dallas Removes Rainbow Crosswalks Following State Order on ‘Political Ideologies’

City crews in Dallas have begun taking down rainbow-painted crosswalks as part of a statewide directive requiring the removal of nonstandard roadway markings.

Jennie Allen Says Gen Z Revival Emerging as Students Confess Sin, Seek God on Campus
Author and speaker Jennie Allen said she is witnessing signs of a spiritual awakening among Gen Z students, pointing to recent events at Southeastern University in Florida that she believes resemble the early stages of the 2023 Asbury revival.
High Point Guard Credits John 15:13 for Team Unity After Historic NCAA Tournament Win
High Point University basketball guard Chase Johnston pointed to his Christian faith and the team’s biblical foundation after the Panthers secured their first-ever NCAA tournament victory.
Georgia Megachurch Baptizes 400 in Weekend Service Citing “Prompting of the Holy Spirit”
A multisite church in Georgia reported baptizing hundreds of individuals during a single weekend, describing the event as a spiritually driven moment rather than a long-planned initiative.

Attorneys Allege Washington School Reprimanded Student for Sharing Gospel Tracts

Attorneys representing a middle school student in Washington state say school officials improperly disciplined the girl for distributing Gospel tracts to classmates. According to the American Center for Law and Justice, which is representing the student, the incident took place on or about Feb. 18 at a public middle school in an unnamed district.

Study Links Religious Participation to Higher GPA and Stronger Student Outcomes
One study cited in the report found that middle- and high-school students with the highest levels of religious participation earned GPAs that were 0.144 points higher on average than those who did not participate in religious activities. The report, titled “Faith in Educational Renewal: Religion as a Resource to Transform Learning Opportunities,” was published.
64% vs. 85%: Infrequent Churchgoers Less Likely to Strongly Affirm Jesus’ Resurrection
A new analysis suggests that people who attend church less frequently are less likely to share the theological beliefs commonly held by regular churchgoers. Those who attend less frequently are less likely to strongly affirm that belief, with 54 percent strongly agreeing compared to 72 percent of frequent attendees.
China Revokes Attorney’s License, Intensifies Pressure on Lawyers for Detained Zion Church Leaders
Chinese authorities are reportedly escalating efforts to pressure legal teams defending detained leaders of Beijing’s Zion Church, raising new concerns about religious freedom and judicial fairness. The prominent Protestant house church has been under scrutiny since its founder, Pastor Ezra Jin, was detained five months ago in a broader crackdown.