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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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Churches need to step up after Amendment 3 passes, Missouri prolife leader says

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Churches will need to take on a greater role in advocating for life after the passage of Amendment 3, according to the executive director of Missouri Right to Life. “While the churches ...

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Pastor calls on Christians  to put down smartphones and have digital fast

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As important as it is for Christians to fast physically, many also may need a digital fast, said Darren Whitehead, Ph.D., senior pastor of Church of the City in Nashville.  His new ...

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Pro-life groups respond to Amendment 3 vote as Planned Parenthood prepares expansion

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Voters approved Missouri’s radical Amendment 3 on Election Day despite the best efforts of churches, pro-life groups, and individual Christians. The outcome cleared the way to undo the state’s near-total ban, one ...

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Sunday will mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

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Christians are urged to pray for other believers facing persecution on Sunday, November 10, which is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. “Since Oct. 7, 2023, the whole Middle ...

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Episcopal Church installs new leader amid declining membership

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The Episcopal Church has installed a new leader as it deals with declining membership. The Right Rev. Sean Rowe was officially installed as presiding bishop during a recent ceremony at the Chapel of Christ ...

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World leaders react to stunning Trump victory

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Donald Trump has confounded news media and pollsters, winning a stunning second term as U.S. president. Speaking in West Palm Beach, Florida, as media outlets put him over the 270 electoral votes ...

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National Parks free to all on Veterans Day

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All national parks will be offering free admission to anyone who wants to enter on Veterans Day Nov. 11. While some of the more than 400 national parks that are open daily are ...

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All-female chainsaw crew from Arkansas turns heads providing hurricane relief

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There are heels women wear and there is the heel of a chainsaw. The heel of the cutter provides stability and support during while being used. One Chainsaw crew in Arkansas is ...

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Orthodox Jews gather in Israel to pray for United States before election

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Countless Americans are praying for Israel, especially in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. Now Israelis are returning the favor, with about 150 Orthodox Jews gathering at the ancient ...

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What’s really at stake with Amendment 3

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As Missourians prepare to vote on Amendment 3, it’s essential to understand what’s really at stake. This amendment is not just about abortion—it’s a sweeping agenda that would put parental rights in ...

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Pastor David Jeremiah shares prayer for nation before election

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Pastor David Jeremiah of Shadow Mountain Community Church in California recently shared a prayer for America ahead of Tuesday’s election. “I’ve never been the voice of doom and gloom, but of hope ...

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Former Muslim reminds Christians to always put people above politics

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Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential election, roughly half of Americans will be happy and half will be upset. As important as politics is, however, a former Muslim turned Christian apologist ...

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Catholic bishop of Jefferson City bans several songs over theological issues

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The Diocese of Jefferson City has banned the singing of several contemporary hymns at Mass because of doctrinal inaccuracies in their lyrics, the Catholic News Agency reported. In a late October decree, ...

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‘Christan’ music school at site of former Military school in Lexington, Mo., at center of controversy

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A controversial religious group purchased the campus of the former Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Mo. Four years later, Jubilee University, which calls itself a Christian music college, still has no students ...

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Samaritan’s Purse completes huge airlift to U.S. hurricane victims

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Samaritan’s Purse has completed more than 210 helicopter and fixed-wing airlift missions to deliver emergency relief supplies to some of the most isolated and hardest-hit areas of western North Carolina and eastern ...

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Israeli warship passes through Suez Canal

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After an Israeli warship was spotted transiting the Suez Canal over the weekend, the IDF said on Monday that Israeli naval forces were deployed in “multiple arenas.” Vessel rotations occur “according to ...

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World Series-winning Dodger pitcher gives credit to “the favor of the Lord”

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Blake Treinen was the winning pitcher when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series.  “It’s the favor of the Lord on my body,” he told ...

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Greg Laurie says he will pray for whoever wins election

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Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship has no apologies for praying at a recent rally for Donald Trump and said he would do the same for Kamala Harris if asked. “My ...

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New version of Bible helps kids with dyslexia read God’s word

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Dyslexia doesn’t have to prevent children from reading God’s word. Lifeway Christian Resources has introduced the CSB Grace Bible for Kids, which targets kids from ages 7 to 12 who experience visual ...

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Six are inducted into the 2024 FCA Hall of Champions

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Six notable partners and supporters have been inducted into the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA) 2024 Hall of Champions. The move is in recognition of their extraordinary commitment to the organization’s goal ...

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Resource Health: ‘A life saved, and a life changed’

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The first time Kayla walked into Resource Health, she seemed visibly agitated. All she could think about was getting out of her situation by having an abortion. Initially, she was crying and ...

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First Baptist Dallas unveils plans to rebuild after sanctuary fire

After a devastating fire earlier this year, First Baptist Dallas has announced plans to build back its historic sanctuary bigger and better. “Our goal is to honor the past while looking forward ...

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Christian leaders honor memory of founder of Gospel for Asia

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The founder and director of Gospel for Asia has been honored during a special service in Dallas. Dr. K.P. Yohannan, an influential Indian Christian leader and the metropolitan of the Believers Eastern ...

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Oldest living American, who has died at age 115, was woman of faith

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Elizabeth Francis of Houston, the nation’s oldest person, died earlier this month at age 115  She was born in 1909 and lived through both World Wars and America’s civil rights battle, and ...

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