Mark Ellis
Mark Ellis worked in the commercial real estate industry before he answered a call into full-time Christian ministry. For 9 years, he served as Asst. Pastor at Church by the Sea in Laguna Beach. He began writing about the church around the world in 1999 with the assistance of Dan Wooding of ASSIST News. After a mission trip to the southern Philippines in 2004, God gave him the vision for the God Reports website, which supports and encourages Christian Missions. He also serves on the boards of Morning Star News and the Birtcher Family Foundation.
‘I Wanna Dance’ movie: Whitney Houston’s success and struggles
Singer Whitney Houston was a global superstar with a complicated life. Adored by millions, mocked by some fellow Blacks, this New Jersey church girl struggled with drug and alcohol abuse as she sought to navigate a stratospheric career and tumultuous personal life. 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' presents revealing glimpses into her emotional and professional journeys.
‘Till’ movie: Racial murder helped spark civil rights movement
White racists brutally murdered young Emmett Till in 1955 Mississippi. His death, and his mother Mamie's reaction to it, helped spark the civil rights movement. MGM's 'Till' tells their compelling story. What gave this grieving mother strength to pursue social change?
‘Nothing is Impossible’ movie: Hoops, romance, second chances
Feeling battered by life's challenges? Do circumstantial hurricanes keep hitting you in the face? Could your love life, work, or family relationships use a tune-up? Maybe a rescue or do-over? Chances are you'll relate to the characters in 'Nothing is Impossible,' a fun and inspiring sports and family drama.
‘God’s Smuggler’ Brother Andrew passes to his reward
The legendary Dutch-born Bible smuggler, Andrew van der Bijl, fondly known as Brother Andrew, who used his VW Beetle to deliver Bibles into closed...
She ‘intensely related’ to Mary Magdalene character on The Chosen
She was depressed, living with Mom, and thought about giving up on acting when she read the script for Mary Magdalene’s part on The...
‘Elvis’ movie: All Shook Up meets Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis lives. At least in the hearts of his fans, and they are everywhere. Warner Bros.' new Elvis movie extends the legacy. Why does the raven-haired, swivel-hipped crooner still fascinate millions nearly 45 years after his death?
Nigeria: Driven From Their Homes
Kaduna State, Nigeria (ANS) - Attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria are an almost daily occurrence. Christian villages are being raided by heavily armed...
Government prosecutor said use of word ‘sin’ could be harmful
A Finnish court has upheld the right to free speech by dismissing all charges against Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen and Bishop
Juhana Pohjola. In a...
Communists join with animists, kill pastor in central India
Six masked men in central India this month killed one of 22 Christians a Maoist group had warned to “leave the pastorship,”
sources said.
Pastor Yalam...
‘The Mulligan’ movie: Need a second chance?
Ever wish life granted second chances? What would you do with them? The Mulligan movie uses the game of golf to get you to ponder possibilities.