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.
‘Blue Miracle’ movie: castoff kids, fractured families, fishing, and hope
Does your life sometimes seem stormy? Financial woes mounting? Trouble at home or work? Got family conflicts? Need some hope? Maybe what worked for these Mexican orphans and their caretaker is worth trying. Go fishin'. And pray
Faith leaders’ work for racial reconciliation bearing fruit
Derek Chauvin's conviction for killing George Floyd has returned race issues to the center stage of public discourse. In a world rocked by racial turmoil and demands for justice and equality, some view the Christian church as part of the problem – white supremacy, discrimination, apathy. Consider one faith movement's efforts to become part of the solution.
‘Walking with Herb’ movie: Fun sports drama, inspiring second chances
Need a fun, refreshing break from COVID-world? How about some laughs, mixed with high-level sports drama plus some inspiring second-chance stories woven in for good measure? Veteran actor Edward James Olmos and comic George Lopez will make you chuckle as you ponder in Walking with Herb.
Mark Burnett’s ‘Resurrection’ movie: compelling drama; inspiring story
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey – Hollywood's Bible Power Couple – are back with a flourish. Their dramatic film about Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, debuting March 27 on Discovery+, captures the personal angst and adventure of those tumultuous days.
‘A Week Away’ movie: Facing fears, feelings, fun, faith and...
ORLANDO, FL (ANS) As a teen, did you struggle to find your place in a complicated world? Could you ever be "good enough" or...
Christian leaders behaving badly: Why should anyone embrace their faith?
ORLANDO, FL (ANS) Ravi Zacharias, the popular Christian faith defender, was exposed posthumously as a sexual predator. This sex scandal has created international turmoil....
Dream led to stolen ‘golden bowl’ instrument and hidden tribe
In 2013 Caleb Byerly woke up with a start and began to furiously write in his journal everything he saw in a rather unusual...
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ movie: Will you get what you want?
ORLANDO, FL (ANS) Suppose you could have anything you ever wanted – fame, fortune, relationships, pleasure. Would that make you happy? A megalomaniacal global...
Coping with COVID-era holiday loneliness
ORLANDO, FL (ANS) Zoomed out? Exasperated by COVID-era isolation? Longing for face-to-face human interaction beyond your home? You're not alone. Such craving is widespread,...
Leading Covid vaccine candidates used aborted babies
Six out of eight candidates being fast tracked for a COVID-19 vaccine in America are unethically produced, using aborted baby parts in the development,...