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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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Most Americans support Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s spring speech

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Despite the protests of liberal commentators, most Americans approve of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College in Kansas. According to a recent Rasmussen survey: Fifty-eight percent of respondents said ...

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Outreach Christian Education believes every person has been created uniquely

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At our core, Outreach Christian Education believes every person has been created uniquely—each possesses specific strengths and areas of opportunity. As such, each child was created with a unique purpose. Our desire ...

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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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While giving is up, inflation erodes its power

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The good news is giving is up but inflation takes its toll. Individuals made up 67% of giving, an increase from 64% during 2022. Foundations contributed 19% of all philanthropy tracked compared ...

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Faith plays role in Kevin Costner’s new film “Horizon: An American Saga”

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Kevin Costner understood the central role of faith as he created his Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga.” ​​”Faith is what guided people out there to the unknown,” the actor told “The Christian ...

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Jewish actor Paul Rudd says Jesus is who he would most like to meet

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Actor Paul Rudd raised a few eyebrows when he said Jesus in the historical figure he would most like to meet. The Overland Park native, perhaps best known for his roles in ...

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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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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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Presbyterian Church in America debates appropriateness of popular “Jesus Calling” book

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The Presbyterian Church in America is debating the influence of the book “Jesus Calling” by the late Sarah Young. Commissioners at the PCA General Assembly voted to approve Overture 33, which called ...

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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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More states adding LifeWise Academy’s program of offsite Bible instruction for students

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LifeWise Academy, a nonprofit organization that provides offsite Bible instruction to public school students during classroom hours, is expanding its program to more states. “Values of faith and the Bible are absolutely ...

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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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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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Religious colleges to share success secrets with secular schools

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An association of religious schools has formed a new commission to share recent successes in areas of access and affordability with their secular counterparts. The Commission on Faith-based Colleges and Universities recently ...

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