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In Ivory Coast, 1.2 million United Methodists vote to leave denomination

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The largest overseas jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church has voted to leave the denomination because of its stances on human sexuality issues. The United Methodist Church in the Ivory Coast has ...

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News briefs: Southwest takeover; Pastor Tony Evans’ “sin”; Apple AI concerns

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Today’s news briefs include Apple AI security, Southwest Airlines rebellion; Pastor Tony Evans steps down over sin. Apple announces AI partnership to cheers, jeers Some Apple iPhone users are worried after the ...

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Majority of Protestant pastors oppose gay marriage

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Despite increasing cultural support for gay marriage, a large majority of Protestant pastors still support the biblical belief that it is reserved for a man and woman, a new Lifeway Research study ...

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Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress for record fourth time

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint session of Congress July 24. This will mark the fourth time that he will speak to a joint gat hearing of the legislative ...

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News briefs: Shake-up in European election; Venezuelan gang in US; Blinken back in Israel

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News briefs for today include the United Auto Workers ordered to end Gaza protest; Blinken in Israel to push ceasefire; Venezuelan gangs cross border and spread across U.S.; Conservatives sweep European elections ...

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Actor Russell Brand finds peace in first month as Christian

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Actor Russell Brand’s life has changed dramatically since he committed his life to Christ. “I’ve been a Christian a month now, and it’s been a big change,” he said recently on his ...

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Associated Press blasts its use of Hamas casualty figures

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The Associated Press released a report on Friday undercutting its own reporting of Hamas’s claim that more than two-thirds of the Palestinian casualties in Gaza have been women and children. The  Hamas numbers, which ...

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This theology is driving young Christians away from Israel

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Young Christians in the United States are abandoning support for Israel as they increasingly move toward the theology of amillennial and postmillennial eschatology. Support for Israel among this group has dropped by ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Israeli hostages freed; Apollo astronaut dead in crash; Pat Sajak; EBay

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Today’s headlines include the amazing rescue of four Israeli hostages; Famous Apollo astronaut who took iconic image dead in airplane crash at 90; Pat Sajak retires from Wheel of Fortune and EBay ...

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The Saved Babies Who Are Now Israel’s Soldiers

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JERUSALEM – Why is an organization committed to saving babies in Israel also aiding soldiers in Israel? “At the end of the day, we’re all about saving lives and building a better ...

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Older, biblically literate Christians more likely to support Israel, Jewish people

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The age and biblical knowledge of Christians shapes their opinion of Israel, the Jewish people and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a recent study found. The comparative study, which simultaneously examined sentiment across mainline, ...

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Missouri is buzzing with sound of rare double brood of cicadas

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Billions of cicadas will provide the soundtrack for the Missouri summer of 2024. Two broods emerged at the same time this year. This last happened in 1803 and won’t happen again for ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Is this woman the missing 8-year-old?; Putin threatens; Japan and drinking; Raffah push may end soon

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Here are today’s news briefs including a woman who claims she a girl who disappeared 50 years ago from a bus stop; Gen Z drinking less; Putin threatens West, and Israel makes ...

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Love KC, Unite KC announce merger to better serve Kansas City community

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Two non-profit organizations committed to serving the people of Kansas City are joining forces. Love KC and Unite KC are merging under the United KC banner. “We are eager for the opportunity ...

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News Briefs: D-Day; Charles on money; Spain’s diplomats revolt

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Today’s news briefs include Biden in France for D-Day, Executive Order limiting immigration, King Charles on British banknotes. President in France for D-Day commemoration President Joe Biden landed in Paris Wednesday for ...

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Japanese Christians donate ambulances to Israel

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A group of Japanese political leaders are donating two ambulances to Israeli communities along the border with Gaza, in a show of faith-based support. The symbolic move by the group of Christian ...

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Researching near-death experiences leads author on journey toward faith

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Christians have long debated whether so-called near-death experiences are authentic or counterfeit. NDEs, as they are known, are a scientifically recognized phenomenon that occur when people are clinically dead. People often see ...

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Murdered Missouri missionary couple buried.

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The funeral for a Missouri missionary couple murdered in cold blood in Hait took place Tuesday, June 4 in Neosho. A prayer vigil last week saw hundreds attend as their peers shared ...

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Jerry Seinfeld meets with hostage families, “My heart is breaking”

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A recent trip to Israel had a powerful impact on comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld. He became emotional during an interview with podcaster Bari Weiss. “Honestly, it was the most powerful experience ...

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Religious colleges to share success secrets with secular schools

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An association of religious schools has formed a new commission to share recent successes in areas of access and affordability with their secular counterparts. The Commission on Faith-based Colleges and Universities recently ...

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The Kansas City Chiefs and pride month

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June is pride month and the NFL is one of many organizations signaling support for the LGBTQ lifestyle. But where does the Chiefs organization fall? “The practice of men sleeping with men, ...

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News Briefs: Woman found alive at funeral home; Hostages dead; India elections

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Today’s news briefs include surprise result in India’s election, woman thought dead found breathing at funeral home, Pakistani Christian dies after mob attack, Baptists set to vote on resolutions. Woman about to ...

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Today’s News Briefs: Ticketmaster hack; Mexican election; Chess icon targeted by Putin

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Here are today’s news briefs including Putin targeting chess hero, Mexico’s first woman president and huge Ticketmaster data hack. Hack of Tickemaster affects 560 million people Embattled Live Nation admitted Monday its ...

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Faithfulness: Loyalty to the end

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“Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain ...

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Gather25, a 25-hour worship worldwide event, planned 2025

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Organizers already are gearing up for Gather25, a 25-hour worship event planned for next March. Jennie Allen, a Bible teacher and author who is the founder and leader of the initiative, says ...

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