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In Quitting Church, Americans Gave Up More Than They’d Bargained For

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Now, atheists and agnostics realize the important role a church community plays in the health of the nation. I’ve long argued it’s difficult — really, next to impossible — to practice Christianity ...

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Bibles in classrooms: A look at the Oklahoma mandate

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There’s been a lot of media coverage about a new education mandate in Oklahoma requiring every public school classroom to have a Bible. Some have taken to media platforms to denounce the ...

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Ancient manuscript details childhood of Jesus

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A papyrus dating back to the fourth or fifth century is the oldest-ever manuscript with details about the childhood of Jesus, German researchers say. The document had been stored at a library ...

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Decade after “American Sniper’s” murder, his widow finds strength in her faith

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Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, whose story was told the movie and book “American Sniper,” was tragically killed on a Texas gun range by a former Marine he was trying to help. His ...

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California pastor asks Christians to join with Tennessee in praying for nation this month

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Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills is asking Christians to pray for the nation this month. He asked his own congregation to join with Tennessee, where Republican Gov. Bill Lee ...

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Former MO Rep. Vicky Hartzler joins U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

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Former Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler hopes to advance the cause of faith without fear around the world in her new role as a commissioner on the bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious ...

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Arkansas preacher forgives man who shot him on street

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The Rev. Larry Oneal Walker, a street preacher in North Little Rock, Ark., has chosen to forgive the gunman who shot him recently while he was speaking. Walker told news outlets that ...

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The Messiah Conference gets under way

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The Messiah Conference, the world’s largest annual gathering of Messianic Jews and pro-Israel Christians, is taking place at Messiah University in Pennsylvania. The seven-day event features bestselling author Jonathan Cahn; television host Jonathan ...

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Ugandan church transforming lives of most vulnerable children

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One of the Uganda’s biggest church communities is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a series of events, including a book launch by its founder, Pastor Gary Skinner and wife Marilyn, a new ...

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English churches join forces to spread gospel with Andrew Palau event

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The United Kingdom is in need of a spiritual awakening, and more than 70 churches joined to sponsor a crusade with evangelist Andrew Palau. The evangelistic event, along with more than a ...

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Tony Evans’s son says church will go on offense as father continues restoration

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Jonathan Evans, son of Pastor Tony Evans, supported his father in a recent message at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas. Tony Evans, who founded the church, stepped down from ministry because of an ...

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Historic all-sign-language movie ‘Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film’ comes to theaters

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(RNS) — Joseph Josselyn remembers being fascinated by the 1977 drama “Jesus of Nazareth” — but as a Deaf child, he had to rely on closed captions to catch the dialogue. “I ...

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Day of the Christian Martyr June 29 will focus on ISIS victims

Christians around the world will observe the Day of the Christian Martyr on June 29, which church tradition holds was the day that the Apostle Paul was beheaded in Rome. In advance ...

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Gen Z reading Bible more, looking for authenticity, survey finds

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The recent State of the Bible survey from the American Bible Society offers a ray of hope for younger generations. More than 20 percent of Gen Z adults say they have increased ...

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Christians rally on Broadway to oppose antisemitism

Times Square Rally Drew Support from many in the Community, Encouraged Attendees to Say Something and Do Something. On the same day that New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg dropped charges against ...

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Israeli requests for New Testaments have risen after Hamas attacks

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The number of New Testament orders from Jews in Israel has increased since the Hamas terror attack of last October 7, according to Jews for Jesus. The ministry, affiliated with the Messianic ...

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Muslim convert urges churches to evangelize their local Islamic communities

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Churches need to do more to evangelize the growing U.S. Islamic population, a Muslim Somalian refugee who became a Christian missionary says. “We take our personal discipleship and personal growth very seriously, ...

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State Rep. relies on faith after missionary daughter, son-in-law murdered

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Missouri Rep. Ben Baker is still coming to grips with the murder of his daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Davy Lloyd, who were missionaries in Haiti. “This has been the most difficult ...

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With team in NBA championship series, Boston Celtics coach uses platform to share his faith

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Joe Mazzulla, head coach of the Boston Celtics, believes his Christian faith is more important than his race. Last weekend, in a news conference before the start of the NBA championship series ...

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Two ministries partner to reach more prisoners and their families

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Prison Fellowship International and Faith Comes By Hearing are teaming up to share the gospel with hundreds of thousands of prisoners and their families. This initiative targets participants in The Listener’s Way ...

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Prayer, Bible reading keep actor Matthew McConaughey grounded in his faith

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Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, like most Christians, has experienced his share of ups and downs in his faith journey. “I’m a believer. I believe in God,” he told “Relevant Magazine. “I ...

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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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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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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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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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