Bible found at charity shop sells for over $72K
A rare Chinese Bible donated to an Oxfam shop in England has sold at auction for over $72,000 (£56,280), far surpassing its estimated value of up to $1,000.

A rare Chinese Bible donated to an Oxfam shop in England has sold at auction for over $72,000 (£56,280), far surpassing its estimated value of up to $1,000.
An Ohio county has been sued for allegedly refusing to renew a contract with a Christian charity that helps trafficked youth.
Catholic Relief Services is reportedly preparing for "massive cuts" to its staff and programs amid President Donald Trump's gutting of the U.S. Agency for International Development, which accounted for nearly half the organization's budget.
A nondenominational church in Minnesota is planning to build a tiny house community on its property to benefit those suffering from homelessness. Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove is working with local officials and others to construct what it calls a "sacred settlement" of 12 tiny house units by summer 2026.
The charity regulator for England and Wales has expanded its investigation into Barnabas Aid — also called Barnabas Fund — to include the activities of four charities that have links with the organization.
A church in Georgia has helped to eliminate more than $5.7 million in medical debt via donating approximately $25,000 as part of a Christmas charity project.
A member of the Australian Parliament has dismissed the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission as a "toothless tiger" for accepting a remedial plan from Hillsong College after an investigation found it failed to meet several compliance standards.
The share of Evangelicals who have donated to their church has dropped in recent years, with nearly one-third saying they didn't donate to a church or charity within the prior 12 months, according to a survey.
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Christmas carries a message that transcends circumstances. It is a season of promises — God’s promises to the poor.