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Convoy of Hope on the ground to help victims of deadly weekend tornadoes

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Teams from Convoy of Hope in Springfield are fanning out to help victims of this weekend’s deadly tornadoes in the Midwest. Authorities confirmed that at least four people died because of Saturday ...

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More young adults say Bible transformed their lives

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Despite the well-documented rise of religious “nones,” new research found that the share of young adults who believe the Bible has had a transformative effect on their lives has increased. “Our youngest ...

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John Piper on energy drinks affecting spirituality

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Jesus’ disciples fell asleep instead of praying in the Garden of Gethsemane. Would energy drinks have helped? Bible teacher John Piper recently addressed the question of whether caffeinated drinks such as energy ...

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Need a media break? Here are five signs to watch out for

The negative effects of social media on children have been hotly debated. Adults also may benefit from reduced screen time. Here are five signs that it may be time to take a break ...

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Audiences feel connection with musical family depicted in “Unsung Hero”

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Filmmaker Andy Erwin is no stranger to success, with a long string of popular Christian movies. Even so, his new film “Unsung Hero” is different. “I don’t know what it is that ...

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Catholic bishop apologizes for saying forgive president for “stupidity”

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A Catholic bishop in Michigan has apologized after he called upon congregants to forgive President Joe Biden for his “stupidity” regarding the discrepancy between his policies and his professed Catholic faith. Bishop ...

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Fallout far from over after Stronger Men’s Conference

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The war of words between Pastor John Lindell of James River Church and guest speaker Marik Driscoll over the recent Stronger Men’s Conference in Springfield continues to simmer. The controversy began when ...

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Jewish students look to southern colleges as antisemitism spikes at liberal universities

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The rising tide of antisemitism at elite colleges in the Northeast has many Jewish students considering alternative schools in the South and Midwest. Scott Katz, for example, opted for Elon in South ...

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John Piper stakes out New Testament position on same-sex relationships in church

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Pastor and author John Piper has weighed in on how churches should deal with same-sex relationships. He responded in podcast to comments by Pope Francis last December to allow priests to bless ...

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Biden angers Christians with sign of cross at pro-abortion rally

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Pro-life Christians were outraged this week when President Joe Biden made the sign of the cross at a pro-abortion rally in Florida. He made the ostensibly pious gesture in Tampa while Florida Democratic ...

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Drug Take Back Day this Saturday

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The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) semi-annual Drug Take Back Day will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a majority of individuals who ...

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Is Taylor Swift’s new album too dark for kids?

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As young fans rush to purchase the latest Taylor Swift album, some parents question whether the dark material on “The Tortured Poets Department” is suitable for kids. The album contains seven explicit songs that ...

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Impact of Asbury University revival continues to be felt

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Last year’s revival at Asbury University in Kentucky has never really ended, a professor who was at the event says. Sarah Thomas Baldwin, author of the upcoming book, “Generation Awakened: An Eyewitness ...

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Ancient Biblical manuscript will go up for auction in June

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An ancient Biblical manuscript is expected to attract a high price when it goes on sale in June. The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, written on papyrus paper, is dated from A.D. 250 to 350 ...

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Columbia University classes go virtual because of pro-Hamas protests

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Leaders at Columbia University told students overnight that all Monday classes will be held virtually because anti-Israel protestors have taken over the campus. The demonstrations, which began to protest the Israeli war ...

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Pastor Greg Laurie believes Iran’s attack a biblical sign

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Although Pastor Greg Laurie believes Iran’s attack on Israel last weekend is a significant biblical sign, he cautions against concluding that the event could lead to the scenario described in Ezekiel 38, which ...

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Patrick Mahomes says he would step away from football for his family

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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes put family above football in a recent cover story in “Time” magazine. He said he will keep playing in the NFL as long as it doesn’t “take away ...

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Faith leaders want Congress to tackle religious persecution

More than 100 religious freedom advocates are encouraging the U.S. Senate to pass bipartisan resolution SR-569, which would integrate religious freedom into U.S. foreign policy and address worldwide violations of faith. The ...

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American Idol Gospel singer Mandisa dead at 47

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Grammy-winning contemporary Christian singer Mandisa Lynn Hundley, a former top-10 American Idol finisher, was found dead Thursday in her Nashville home. She was 47. The announcement was made on social media, and no cause ...

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Kansas City mayor welcomes illegal immigrants drawing fire from Missouri AG

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has blasted Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas for saying immigrants who enter the country illegally through the southern border are welcome to come to the city. Lucas ...

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Can we cultivate civility? Braver Angels aims at depolarization

Braver Angels aims to help regular people “disagree better.” It’s no secret that we live in a polarized world. Even if you ignore politics (good luck trying that), you’d also have to ...

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John Lindell, Mark Driscoll reconcile but comments spark further controversy

The Stronger Men’s Conference in Springfield last weekend made national headlines when speaker Mark Driscoll rebuked what he called the “Jezebel spirit.” Although John Lindell, pastor of conference sponsor James River Church, ...

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IHOPKC denies plans to shut down, contradicting leaked recording

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The embattled International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) reportedly is winding down the operations of its movement and missions. The financial impact of the sexual abuse scandal connected to founder Mike ...

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Churches are tapping into pickelball to share the gospel

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Some find the constant pop of the wiffle ball batted about by oversized ping pong paddles annoying. Others see pickleball as encouraging exercise, multigenerational competition, and camaraderie. Regardless, it’s here to stay. ...

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Faith propels Dennis Quaid from drugs to life of fulfillment

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Living a hard life prepared actor Dennis Quaid to experience the life that God has for him today. “It has gotten me through hard times,” he says. “It has gotten me through ...

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