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One million South Korean Christians gather to pray for families, nation

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More than one million South Koreans recently gathered to pray for their families and nation, and respond to the government’s approval of same-sex marriage. Korea Prayer Rally organizers challenged the church to ...

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Netflix attacked for casting Jew to play Mary

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Netflix is under fire over its new biblical drama “Mary.” Their egregious offense, according to the left? They’ve hired Israeli Jews to play…Jews. Social media erupted this week after the trailer was ...

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Arab Christian pastor in Nazareth ministering to both Jews and Muslims in need

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Something good is coming out of Nazareth, where an Arab pastor is helping both Jewish and Arab families in need. Since Islam first swept into Jerusalem in 638 A.D., there has been ...

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Oklahoma launches new office to safeguard religious freedom in education

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The Oklahoma Department of Education is leading the way in protecting the religious freedom of students, teachers and parents through a new Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism. Specific guidance related to ...

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Youth For Christ’s 3Story Approach Offers Hope in an Increasingly Secular World

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In a time when religious affiliation is on the decline, especially among younger generations, Youth For Christ (YFC) is doubling down on its commitment to reaching young people with a message of ...

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Leader of Church of England  to resign in wake of scandal coverup

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, who is the head of the Church of England, is resigning because the coverup of an abuse scandal. “The Makin Review has exposed the long-maintained conspiracy of silence ...

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Chiefs’ unexpected victory last Sunday may have been answer to pregame prayer

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The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Denver Broncos last Sunday when they blocked a field goal attempt as time ran out in what many have called a miracle finish. It may have ...

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FBI arrests suspect in leaked Israel intel docs

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A U.S. government employee has been arrested and charged for leaking top secret intel documents related to Israel’s preparations to retaliate for Iran’s Oct. 1 missile attacks. The suspect, Asif Rahman, was ...

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Leonid meteor shower will dazzle Sunday night

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The Autumn’s most spectacular night event will happen this Sunday, Nov. 17. The Leonid meteor shower, known of dazzling shooting stars virtually across the entire sky, is a favorite among stargazers. These ...

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Jewish leaders react to Huckabee nomination with praise, hope

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Reactions from Israel are positive on the nomination of Mike Huckabee as the next U.S. ambassador to Israel. “Mike has been a great public servant, governor and leader in faith for many ...

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Joni and Friends joins forces to develop standards to protect disabled

Joni and Friends, a non-profit organization founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, is teaming up with the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) to protect vulnerable adults and persons with disabilities from abuse. ...

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Pete Hegseth named Secretary of Defense

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Combat veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been nominated for Secretary of Defense by Presidet-elect Donald Trump. In making the announcement, Trump expressed confidence in the pick, highlighting Hegseth’s military ...

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Many Americans don’t understand AI despite already using it, research finds

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Many Americans lack a general understanding of artificial intelligence and how people already are using AI in their daily lives, new research from Barna Group finds. “As AI becomes a more common ...

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Ringing of bells signals milestone in restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral

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The bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris recently rang for the first time since a devastating fire in 2019. The bells rang for about five minutes, each joining in one by ...

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Mike Huckabee nominated for ambassador to Israel

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Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been nominated to serve as Ambassador to Israel. The nomination ahead of key cabinet posts, underscores how important Israel is to the incoming president, say observers. ...

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Missouri’s Eric Schmitt withdraws name from AG consideration

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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt on Monday withdrew his name from consideration to join the Trump administration as attorney general. The first-term U.S. Senator previously served as Missouri’s Attorney General. “I ran for ...

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Our family cherished memories at Silver Dollar City’s Old Time Christmas

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When my family suggested we skip the summer weekend at the lake and enjoy Silver Dollar City during the Christmas season, I didn’t hesitate. This wasn’t just any theme park to me—it ...

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Musician KB believes hip hop can reach young people

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Hip hop music can be an effective tool for spreading the gospel, Dove Award-winning artist KB says. The gospel “never made sense until I heard it in the language of hip-hop, and ...

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National World War I Museum featuring several exhibits, programs for Veterans Day

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The armistice that ended World War I was signed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month in 1918. Because Veterans Day is on November 11 this year, ...

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Biden administration uses bulldozers to punish Israel

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In what could be a preview of a further arms embargo on Israel, security officials told Ynet on Sunday that the delivery of more than 100 D9 armored bulldozers ordered by the Defense Ministry ...

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson credits God for personal, team success this season

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Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson is putting up record numbers this season as his team also is enjoying success. In his last game, Jackson completed 16 of 19 passes for 280 yards ...

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Christian publisher uses comic books to teach true story of America’s founding

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Comic books can be an effective way to teach children the true story of the nation’s founding, according to the CEO of a Christian-owned publishing company. Kingstone Studios, best known among Christians ...

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Now is the time to bring country together, actor Kevin Sorbo says

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Christian actor Kevin Sorbo is encouraging unity in the wake of this week’s presidential election. “Once we have who we have, people have to go, ‘OK, what do we need to do ...

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“Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin.” brings heroic, complex life to big screen

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived a life that echoes in eternity. Despite being executed by the Nazi regime at age 39, Christians continue to be inspired and challenged by the books he wrote, such ...

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Pastor, priest and rabbi agree that religion, civility are in decline

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It’s not only evangelical Christians who are noticing a decline in religion in the United States. Jewish, Catholic and Protestant leaders agreed on the disturbing trend during a recent event at the ...

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