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FCA announces seven new board members

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The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, based in Kansas City, has announced seven new members of their Board of Trustees. “We are so blessed by our newest members of our Board of Trustees,” ...

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Kendrick brothers to release another faith film in August

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The makers of “Fireproof,” “Courageous” and other popular faith films announced that they have another release coming in August. The new movie is a partnership between brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick and ...

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Death rates among children spike almost 20% in last two years

American Children are dying at an alarming rate – the highest rate in in 50 years. Mortality rose by almost 20 percent in just two years, with non-COVID injuries being a top ...

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‘Living’ tackles life and death in a poignant drama

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Living is aptly titled. It’s a deceptively simple, even nondescript name, to be sure—easily forgotten and, perhaps, easily overlooked. But as the movie tells us, so is living itself. We all, by the ...

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Senators press Walgreens over abortion pill policy as Texas judge hears arguments

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The battle over access to a key drug used for medication abortions continues to heat up, both in a Texas courtroom and in the U.S. Senate.  Pro-abortion Senators are threatening Walgreens for ...

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The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem will celebrate Israel’s birthday with two galas in May

The modern nation of Israel is turning 75 in May, and the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem will celebrate the birthday with two gala events in May. The events will be held ...

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Christian media leader calls out critics of Asbury revival, He Gets Us campaign

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Two recent news events – the He Gets Us campaign and the revival at Asbury University – have generated interest among Christians and non-Christians alike. They also have attracted critics from within ...

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Darryl Strawberry, MLB star-turned-preacher, now bats for Israel

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Darryl Strawberry, a former star of the New York Mets who became an Evangelical minister, is headlining a pro-Israel event in the city where he shot to fame. As a panelist at ...

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Atheists criticize NYC mayor for linking violence to removal of prayer from schools

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Democratic New York Mayor Eric Adams received support from Christians who said he was stating the obvious about prayer and crime. Now, he’s under attack by atheist groups for saying banning prayer ...

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Missouri considers expanding homeschool access to extracurricular activities

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The Missouri Senate recently debated legislation that would expand opportunities for homeschooled students to participate in their local school district’s extracurricular activities. The idea may get widespread support as homeschooling is at ...

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Greg Laurie’s parents later came to Christ

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The movie “Jesus Revolution” touches on the relationship between Greg Laurie and his mother and stepfather. Although not shown in the movie, their stories ultimately have a happy ending. When he was ...

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5 IRS changes you need to know this year

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With the tax filing deadline fast approaching, the changes made by the IRS are under closer scrutiny. Here’s a list of what’s new concerning tax limits, standard deductions, credits and more. Standard ...

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CDC issues measles advisory following Asbury revival last month

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Visitors who attended the Asbury revival meetings in Kentucky last month may have been exposed to measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert to notify doctors and ...

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Today in Church History: Arthur Pink writes another letter

Arthur Pink is often described as an eccentric. He didn’t really fit in anywhere. Converted to Christ out of a theosophical background (the New Age movement of his day), he became a ...

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Harrisonville pastor sets world record by running a marathon on 153 consecutive days

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A Harrisonville, Mo., pastor recently ran his 153rd consecutive marathon to raise awareness of adoption, foster care and youth mental health. Malachi O’Brien of The Church at Pleasant Ridge in December entered the ...

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Russians sexually assaulted 4-year-old and gang-raped her mother, say prosecutors

As investigations into Russian war crimes intensify, evidence has emerged of invading Russians sexually assaulting a four-year-old Ukrainian girl and gang-raping her mother at gunpoint. The incident is just one of thousands ...

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Feminist Naomi Wolfe apologizes to conservatives over Jan. 6 reporting

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Influential feminist Naomi Wolfe this week issued a “formal letter of apology” to Republicans and conservatives after believing what she described as “lies” about the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. Wolf, a leading ...

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Trump to release book of 150 private letters from Jay Leno, Oprah, Obama, Bush, others

Donald Trump is publishing 150 private letters sent to him by the rich and powerful of government, Hollywood and business. The 150 letters include high-profile figures such as Barack Obama and George ...

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YWAM founder Loren Cunningham diagnosed with stage four cancer

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Loren Cunningham, the founder of Youth With a Mission, has been diagnosed with stage four cancer. His wife, Darlene, shared the news in a recent Facebook post. “Thank you so much for ...

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Experts: Update your smartphone security today

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Security experts are urging smartphone users to update their systems as soon as possible due to multiple security “vulnerabilities” of hackers having access to their devices. Many updates have been released for ...

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Walgreens agrees not to dispense abortion pills in Missouri, Kansas and other states

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Missouri and Kansas are among nearly two dozen states in which Walgreens has agreed not to dispense mifepristone, the first of two drugs in the medication abortion process. Republican attorneys general in ...

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Putin paying Palestinian Arabs to fight against Ukraine

Palestinian Arabs are being paid to fight for Russia against Ukraine The Media Line reports. The investigation cited a Lebanese government security official who said that Russian entities with close ties to Vladimir ...

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DeSantis is running for president according to The Washington Post

Ron DeSantis has decided to run for president, The Washington Post is reporting. The newspaper cites recent conversations between the governor and allies. Donald Trump, former South Carolina Governor and Ambassador to the United ...

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‘Part of Ukraine’ – church raises $259k for medical supply delivery

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Fred Provencher, senior pastor of Cornerstone Church, travelled from the suburbs of New Jersey to war-torn Ukraine to deliver vital equipment to a medical missions organization last fall. On the trip, he ...

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“Jesus Revolution” movie quadruples box-office expectations

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As “Jesus Revolution” heads into its third weekend in theaters, it already has earned four times as much at the box office as anticipated. “For a movie projected to make only $7 ...

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