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Lament to Hope will be theme of 2024 Church Mental Health Summit

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Christians are not immune to the mental health issues that have been more predominant since the start of the pandemic. Several leading organizations are joining to present the fifth annual Church Mental Health ...

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Why the New Atheists failed

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Two decades ago, Sam Harris dropped a literary bomb with “The End of Faith.” The book didn’t just get tongues wagging; it lit the fuse of the now-legendary New Atheists movement. Harris, ...

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Christians urged to sign Bonhoeffer Declaration in support of Israel

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Eagles’ Wings, a global movement advancing lasting peace for Israel, is calling on people of faith to sign The Bonhoeffer Declaration, a commitment to actively combat antisemitism in communities and nations around ...

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Church meets physical, spiritual needs of hurricane victims

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First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, N.C., has found itself at ground zero in the wake of devastating Hurricane Helene. “I was hearing story after story; people are broken,” the church’s Kristi Brown ...

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New Pray.com podcast series will share Old Testament lessons for Christian, Jewish listeners

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Yael Eckstein, president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, will host The Chosen People, a new podcast created in partnership with Pray.com. The devotional series brings to life the ...

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Kidnapped Yazidi woman held in Gaza is rescued

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More details are emerging about the rescue of a Yazidi woman rescued in September from Gaza. The Jerusalem Post on Sept. 3 published a riveting account of M., a Yazidi woman who ...

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Shanah tovah, or happy New Year! The importance of the lunar calendar

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L’shanah Tovah to all! That’s Happy New Year! This week marked Rosh Hashanah, or New Year, for the Jewish community. Marking the passage of a time and a new year is important. ...

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Star of “The Wonder Years” at peace after becoming a Christian

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Danica McKellar, who starred in “The Wonder Years,” said she is now a better parent since becoming a Christian. “Faith guides everything, including parenting,” she says. “For me, my faith journey has ...

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‘Most exciting find in a millennium’: Oldest Hebrew book goes on display in DC

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The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., has unveiled the oldest Jewish book ever discovered, just in time for Rosh Hashanah, “The Times of Israel” reported. The Jewish holiday began on ...

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UN head fails to mention Iran or missiles in comments on attack

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is being condemned for his response to the massive missile attack on Israel by Iran. The barrage, the largest in history, forced almost all of Israel’s 9 ...

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More young men than women attending church, New York Times story says

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More young men than women now are attending religious services. Even “The New York Times” noted the trend, which wrote about Grace Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Waco, Texas. “For the ...

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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team sending assistance, chaplains to hurricane-ravaged areas

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The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team has deployed crisis-trained chaplains to multiple areas across the southeastern United States in the wake of devastating Hurricane Helene. The category 4 storm slammed into Florida ...

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Absentee voting with approved excuse now available for Missouri voters

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Missourians now can vote absentee for the November general election. Absentee voters must meet one of the following requirements, according to the secretary of state’s website: Incapacity or confinement due to illness ...

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Oklahoma secures funding to place Bibles in every school

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The top elected education official in Oklahoma has a goal of placing a Bible in every school in the state. Ryan Walters, superintendent of public instruction, told Fox News that his department ...

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The LIGHT House Celebrates 41 Years of Pro-Life Ministry

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For 41 years, The LIGHT House has given hope to young women facing untimely pregnancies. Offering a variety of services to girls in need, we strive to provide the most comprehensive, Christ-centered ...

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Not Alone: Finding Hope After Abortion

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Found & Woven provides both in-person and online services for individuals suffering from the trauma of an abortion experience. We are dedicated to walking with our clients through their pain and grief, ...

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Chuck Swindoll to preach final sermon in October

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Popular pastor, author and broadcaster Chuck Swindoll will preach his final sermon a as pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, next month. “This decision was not made lightly,” he said.  ...

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Every year, adults and students take part in ‘Bring Your Bible Day’

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Every year on the first Thursday of October, students all around the country participate in “Bring Your Bible Day,” a nationwide celebration encouraging Christians to publicly practice their faith. Participants are encouraged ...

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Poll finds who young Israelis want as next U.S. president

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Who do Israelis prefer for the next President of the United States? A JNS/Direct Polls survey finds Vice President Kamala Harris has virtually no support among young Israelis between 18-29.  They back ...

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Flags of Fellowship will show solidarity with Israel on anniversary of terror attack

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The first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel last October 7 is quickly approaching. The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is commemorating the event with its “Flags of Fellowship” campaign, ...

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Creative ideas for upcoming Pastor Appreciation Month

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Pastor Appreciation Month in October is quickly approaching. The National Association of Evangelicals offers an Easy as 1-2-3 Bless Your Pastor program to help churches with ideas on how to bless their pastor, October ...

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New mosaic at Museum of the Bible sheds light on early Christian church

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The Museum of the Bible and the Israel Antiquities Authority have announced a new exhibit, The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith, that features a decorative mosaic floor from one of the oldest ...

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Praying coach Joe Kennedy encourages others to stand up for their beliefs

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High school football coach Joe Kennedy is still surprised that God chose him to challenge – and win – a ban on prayer before the U.S. Supreme Court. “I don’t know why ...

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Church security groups step up as violent attacks are on the rise

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Incidents of church violence are on the rise. About 1,050 people died in 2,361 incidents from 1999 to 2,000, “The Epoch Times” reports. Robbery was the leading reason for the attacks, with ...

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What’s the “Billy Graham rule” on pastors and sexual temptation?

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Billy Graham’s advice on how to avoid sexual sin is increasingly resonating as more pastors are exposed. Pastor Steven Lawson of Trinity Baptist Church in Dallas is the latest in a long ...

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