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Steven Curtis Chapman reflects of career, faith

When he was only 19 years old, Steven Curtis Chapman decided to follow George Jones. Not follow, but impersonate. And there was no better place to mimic the country legend’s voice and ...

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Churches spending more on salaries, benefits

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More than 100,000 churches nationwide could be affected by mandatory salary requirements put in place by the Biden administration. The move will likely put a squeeze on many budgets and a new ...

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Singing this song improves heart health, study finds

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A surprising new study reveals that singing songs can improve your health. What shocked cardiologist researchers however, was what song helped the most. The classic hymn “Amazing Grace” can apparently do wonders ...

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Chick-fil-A to launch streaming service

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Chik-fil-A is joining the crowded streaming service industry according to reports. “Deadline” reports that the popular restaurant chain has been working with major players in the entertainment industry to create, license and acquire family friendly ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Taylor Swift terrorists; Japan evacuates; Ford drops DEI

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Today’s News Briefs include: Terrorists planned to kill 10,000 Taylor Swift fans; Japanese typhoon threatens 4 million; Ford Motor Company drops most DEI initiatives. Japan urges evacutation for 4 million Almost 4 ...

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Documentary on Father Flanagan of Boys Town set for October

Spencer Tracy brought the story of Father Edward J. Flanagan to life in the 1938 Oscar-winning movie “Boys Town.” A new documentary, “Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story,” will take ...

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This week’s FINISH East Africa Summit part of vision to fulfill Great Commission by 2030

The Global Church Network has an ambitious goal to fulfill the Great Commission by 2030. As part of that objective, it will host the FINISH East Africa Summit late this week in ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Kid breaks ancient jar; Red Lobster; Haitian army rebuilds

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Today’s news briefs include 4-year-old destroys ancient jar in Israeli museum; Red Lobster bankruptcy; Terrorists killed in Samaria; and Haitian rebuilds army. Red Lobster closes more locations in bankruptcy The iconic seafood ...

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“The Forge” finishes fifth at box office in opening weekend

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“The Forge,” the latest faith-based movie from the Kendrick brothers, ranked No. 5 at the box office in its opening weekend. Spurred by pre-opening sales and churches, the movie earned $6.6 million ...

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Arab Israeli rescued from Hamas tunnel

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Israeli forces have rescued a hostage alive from Hamas captivity the IDF announced in a statement. Arab-Israeli Qaid Farhan Alkadi, 52, from the Bedouin Negev city of Rahat, was rescued from a ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Taliban bans women’s voices; Hamas leader dresses as woman; Anniversary of US retreat;

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Today’s News Briefs: Taliban bans women’s voices in public; Hamas leader Sinwar dressing as a woman to avoid capture; today is anniversary of US withdrawal from Afghanistan; Early voting for Nov. election. ...

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IDF strikes Hezbollah ahead of terrorist group’s planned Sunday attack

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The Israel Defense Forces launched a preemptive strike on Hezbollah targets in Southern Lebanon early on Sunday, after detecting preparations on the Iranian proxy’s part to launch an “extensive” attack. Approximately 100 ...

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Bible lessons from childhood still motivate Tony Dungy

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Tony Dungy is highly acclaimed as a Super Bowl-winning coach, broadcaster, author and former assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite his success, however, he has never forgotten the life lessons ...

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“I’m rooted in Christ,” says quarterback C.J. Stroud

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Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans dazzled fans last season by passing for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns on the way to a divisional championship, Pro Bowl appearance and multiple ...

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Hamas leader Sinwar insists Israel spare his life

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Hamas senior leader Yahya Sinwar wants his life spared as a precondition to a ceasefire and hostage release. The request is reported in Asharq al-Awsat, an Arabic publication in London. Israel media reported—citing ...

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PBS’s Judy Woodruff apologizes for repeating unverified story

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Long-time PBS host Judy Woodruff has apologized for spreading unverified reports about Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the Associated Press, Woodruff had cited a story from Axios and Reuters claiming that Trump encouraged Israeli Prime ...

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Immigrants are more religious than overall U.S. population

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The world’s 280 million immigrants have greater shares of Christians, Muslims and Jews than the general population, according to a new Pew Research Center study. “You see migrants coming to places like the ...

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ACLU warns Kansas school district about Gideons New Testament distribution

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The American Civil Liberties Union is alleging that a Kansas school district allowed Gideons International to distribute those little multi-colored New Testaments to students, violating the First Amendment. However, previous court rulings ...

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How to get your refund from the Jackson County Collector

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Two weeks ago, the State Tax Commission ordered Jackson County to reduce all assessments to no more than a 15 percent increase above 2022 levels, and the County has said it would ...

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“So far, amazing,” actor Tim Allen says of reading through the Bible

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Popular actor and comedian Tim Allen is reading through the Bible – and he is impressed by what it has to say. “Never took the time in all my years to ever ...

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Houston, we have a prayer: Church supports astronauts in space

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Prayer meetings are out of this world at Providence Baptist Church in Houston. Members of the church, which is about 10 minutes from the Johnson Space Center, take a moment during Wednesday ...

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The Antisemitic Unraveling of Candace Owens

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Over the last year or so, Candace Owens has made an increasing number of deeply concerning comments about the Jewish people and Israel, leading to the question: What kind of antisemitic Kool-Aid ...

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Today’s News Briefs: DNC protest against Jews; Job numbers slashed; CA to fund media

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Today’s news briefs include Jews forced to meet in secret at DNC convention; Job numbers slashed; and California and Big Tech to fund journalism. Government again slashes job growth numbers The U.S ...

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Majority of Americans believe God had a role in creation

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Despite the theory of evolution being taught in the nation’s classrooms, more than seven in 10 Americans believe God had a hand in creating humanity, a new Gallup poll found. More than ...

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One-day events will offer practical steps for church planting

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Many congregations are extending their reach by planting new churches. Three upcoming Sending Labs, sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Convention and the North American Mission Board, will share practical advice for accomplishing ...

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