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Faith-Based Prison Programs Transforming Inmate Culture

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Engaging 20 percent of a prison population in a holistic range of faith-inspired programming can begin to catalyze culture change in an entire prison, a new white paper from Prison Fellowship International ...

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Traditional Church Make Comeback as Congregations Seek Order

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As church attendance nationwide has plateaued following the pandemic, some are reconsidering traditional practices. Phil Cooke, a Christian media expert and pastor’s son, reflects on his mother’s strict church rules that now ...

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Holocaust Ethics Webcast Explores Legal Professionals’ Role in Genocide

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The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education and UMKC Law School are presenting a crucial examination of professional ethics during humanity’s darkest hour. Following International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jewish Federation of Greater ...

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Gallup Poll finds Pastor Trust Hits Historic Low Among Americans

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The scandals that toppled several high-profile pastors in recent years may be taking a toll on public trust. The survey comes as more than a dozen pastors in North Texas alone faced ...

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Global Antisemitism Surges to Record 46% in Latest ADL Survey

Global antisemitism has reached unprecedented levels, with nearly half of the world’s population harboring deeply entrenched antisemitic attitudes, according to the latest Global 100 survey conducted by ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). This ...

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Unity Amid Change: MLK’s Niece Dr. Alveda King Calls for National Healing on Historic Holiday

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As America marks both the presidential inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 20, 2025, the nation finds itself at a crossroads. January has witnessed devastating wildfires in California, a ...

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Religious Freedom Index Hits Historic High as Americans Unite on these

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The Religious Freedom Index from Becket has reached its highest score ever in 2024, marking a significant milestone in Americans’ support for religious liberty. “This year’s polling sheds new light on the ...

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Major Companies End DEI Programs: Amazon and Meta Lead Corporate Shift

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Major U.S. corporations are ending their often DEI programs, with tech giants Amazon and Meta Platforms leading a dramatic shift that’s reshaping corporate America’s approach to so-called workplace diversity initiatives. Meta announced ...

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Oklahoma Gospel Singer Anita Bryant Dies at 84, Leaving Legacy of Faith and Music

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The family of Anita Bryant Day, a former Miss Oklahoma and Grammy-nominated singer, announced that she passed away on December 16 at her home in Edmond, Okla. She was 84. Bryant spent ...

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Title IX Gender Identity Rules, Victory for Christian Educators

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A federal judge struck down the Biden administration’s controversial Title IX rules this week, marking a significant victory for the Christian Educators Association. The rules, which would have required public schools to ...

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Christian Business Leaders Transform Workplace Through Discipleship Program

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Many area churches and ministries are doing an admirable job of equipping men to grow in their faith and in turn, make disciples of other men. However, most men spend far more ...

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Viral ‘Rich Men’ Singer Oliver Anthony Launches Rural Revival Ministry Project

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The singer who captured America’s attention with “Rich Men North of Richmond” is answering a different calling. Oliver Anthony, whose protest song became an overnight sensation, recently announced his transition from music ...

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Orthodox Christmas Decorations Come Out as 300 Million Celebrate January Holiday

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Just when most of us have packed away our Christmas decorations, Orthodox Christians are pulling out theirs. According to BBC News, more than 200 million Christians worldwide are celebrating this week’s Orthodox ...

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Divine Love: The Missing Link in Modern Wellness for 2025, Medical Expert Reveals

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In an era of wellness trends and health fads, one board-certified physician is highlighting an often-overlooked factor in optimal health – the transformative power of God’s love. Dr. Don Colbert, author of ...

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Why New Year’s and Christmas are America’s Rarest Birthdays

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Christmas and New Year’s are days of celebration in many parts of the world when people gather with family and friends. One thing many typically don’t celebrate on those days are birthdays. ...

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Mental Health Crisis: Study Shows Stark Political Divide in Diagnosis Rates

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A groundbreaking Pew Research study from 2020 is getting renewed attention with a greater focus on mental health and the recent political cycle. More than half of self-described young white liberal women ...

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Historic Wisdom: Franklin and Edwards Offer Timeless Guide to New Year’s Resolutions

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As millions prepare their 2025 resolutions, wisdom from two American founding fathers might hold the key to success. According to The Epoch Times, their centuries-old approaches to self-improvement remain surprisingly relevant today. ...

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The Profound Gift of Listening: Alveda King’s Christmas Message of Connection

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Dr. Alveda King, continuing her family’s legacy of compassionate communication, offers a powerful reflection on the transformative power of truly listening this holiday season. Drawing inspiration from biblical teachings about spiritual listening, ...

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Bible sales increased 22 percent during year ending in October

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Bible sales spiked by 22 percent during the 12-month period ending in October, according to the professional book-tracking agency Circana BookScan. It remains the best-selling book of all time, with an estimated ...

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“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” reaches milestone of one billion streams

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Fans of Brenda Lee have been “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” more than a billion times setting a streaming record and surpassing Mariah Carey. “It is a good song,” the 80-year-old singer ...

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Holiday Help Hotline: Top Emergency Questions Reveal Common Christmas and Thanksgiving Crises

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Holiday celebrations rarely go as planned and often are marked by both small and large complications. The internet resource JustAnswer, a platform that connects users with verified experts, compiled a list of ...

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Churches, ministries should proactively develop crisis management plan

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This year unfortunately has been marked by a number of high-profile scandals involving churches and ministries, both locally and nationally. “It goes without saying that a spiritual leader’s moral, financial, sexual or ...

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Not all that glitters is gold: Red flags when buying jewelry for Christmas

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Jewelry is always a popular Christmas gifts. However, because most people seldom make major purchases of this type, it can be easy to make mistakes. “The Epoch Times” offers several tips for ...

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Neiman Marcus drops ‘Christmas’ from iconic catalog name

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Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus continues to face backlash over the renaming of its iconic Christmas catalog. The Dallas-based department store has replaced “Christmas Book” with “Holiday Book” for its annual gift guide ...

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Our favorite Thanksgiving movies

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Holiday movies are typically associated with Christmas.  Sit back and enjoy one of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed films or TV shows. Available on streaming services like Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime, broadcast on ...

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