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Hannibal-LaGrange University no longer under probation over financial concerns

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The Higher Learning Commission has removed a sanction on Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal regarding its financial health. The college, which has more than 450 undergraduate students and a 165-acre campus, is affiliated ...

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Religious voters made their voices heard in presidential election

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The recent presidential election showed that the path to the White House still runs through America’s pews. Donald Trump increased his share of votes from evangelical, Catholic, Jewish and Muslim voters. “Truth ...

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Arab Christian pastor in Nazareth ministering to both Jews and Muslims in need

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Something good is coming out of Nazareth, where an Arab pastor is helping both Jewish and Arab families in need. Since Islam first swept into Jerusalem in 638 A.D., there has been ...

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson credits God for personal, team success this season

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Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson is putting up record numbers this season as his team also is enjoying success. In his last game, Jackson completed 16 of 19 passes for 280 yards ...

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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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Former psychic warns Christians about dabbling with occult at Halloween

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A former psychic is warning Christians to be aware of the occult as they celebrate Halloween. “I am a former psychic, and I am noticing that tools of divination, such as the ...

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Meeting Billy Graham as a child was lifechanging moment for actor Kevin Sorbo

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Kevin Sorbo has remained anchored to his Christian faith throughout his successful Hollywood career and he says Billy Graham has something to do with it. “In later teenage years in my 20s, ...

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Majority of Christian men struggle with porn, research finds

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Three-fourths of Christian men and 40 percent of women view porn on some level, according to the Beyond the Porn Phenomenon report from Barna and Pure Desire Ministries. Even though practicing Christians ...

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“Now I feel as I’m a man and a man of God”: Heisman Trophy candidate shares Christian faith

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Ashton Jeanty, a running back for Boise State University, has burst onto the scene as a strong candidate for the Heisman Trophy, which is awarded to the best player in college football. ...

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When disaster strikes, Texans on Mission is ready to respond

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Texans on Mission do just what their name says – respond to a disaster or other crises, wherever and whenever they are needed. Members provided chainsaw and flood recovery crews for Louisiana, ...

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NBA player gives up career to pursue full-time Christian ministry

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Professional basketball player A.J. Griffin of the Atlanta Hawks is walking away from a lucrative career to go into full-time ministry. “I gave up basketball to follow Jesus,” he said. “And I ...

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Common mental health issues may stem from spiritual roots, researcher says

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Widespread mental health conditions may be rooted in deeper spiritual issues, according to George Barna, Ph.D., of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University. “The research instead indicates that those are ...

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Tony Dungy pushes back on Kamala Harris’ remarks about faith and abortion

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Tony Dungy, the Super Bowl-winning coach turned broadcaster, criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for saying that supporting abortion doesn’t require a person to compromise their faith. “One does not have to abandon ...

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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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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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In The World’s Largest Muslim Nation, A Church Is ‘Still Thankful To God’

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BEKASI, Indonesia — At 4:44 a.m., the calls to prayer begin. They come from everywhere, it seems, in a cacophonous variety of tones and pitches. Still, there’s an eerie beauty about the ...

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More churches opening schools as states expand tuition voucher programs

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Educational voucher programs enacted in several states are making it easier for churches to start Christian schools on their campuses. Advocates for taxpayer-funded religious schools say their aim is not to hurt ...

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Churchgoers agree that Christian movies can be effective for evangelism

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Most churchgoers believe Christian movies are effective evangelism tools, a new Lifeway Research poll found. In addition, many say they have discussed a film’s biblical themes with unbelievers. The poll of more than ...

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Chick-fil-A to launch streaming service

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Chik-fil-A is joining the crowded streaming service industry according to reports. “Deadline” reports that the popular restaurant chain has been working with major players in the entertainment industry to create, license and acquire family friendly ...

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“The Forge” finishes fifth at box office in opening weekend

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“The Forge,” the latest faith-based movie from the Kendrick brothers, ranked No. 5 at the box office in its opening weekend. Spurred by pre-opening sales and churches, the movie earned $6.6 million ...

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“So far, amazing,” actor Tim Allen says of reading through the Bible

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Popular actor and comedian Tim Allen is reading through the Bible – and he is impressed by what it has to say. “Never took the time in all my years to ever ...

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Tough times inspire country singer to appreciate life as he releases new album

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From being kicked out of high school to becoming a father at age 17, Christian country singer Rhett Walker admits his journey through life has not always been easy. However, his faith ...

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After speech, Butker now highest-paid kicker in NFL

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Thousands of people signed a petition asking the Kansas City Chiefs to release kicker Harrison Butker after his commencement speech defending traditional values at Benedictine College last spring. Instead, the team extended ...

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Elon Musk commends teachings of Jesus, calls himself “cultural Christian”

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Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk described himself as a “cultural Christian” in a recent interview with psychologist Jordan Peterson. “While I’m not a particularly religious person, I do believe that the teachings of ...

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J.D. Vance found his way from atheist to Christian

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Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice presidential candidate, went on a journey from atheist law student to devout Christian. In a speech to the Faith & Family Coalition, he talked ...

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