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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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Gather25, a 25-hour worship worldwide event, planned 2025

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Organizers already are gearing up for Gather25, a 25-hour worship event planned for next March. Jennie Allen, a Bible teacher and author who is the founder and leader of the initiative, says ...

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1991 – 2024: Swapping Christ for a Holy Russian Empire

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The world was changing in wonderful and confusing ways. The Berlin Wall, that concrete block demarcation between the free West and the Iron Curtain of communism, fell to the ground two years ...

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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker continues to stand firm

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Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker defended his commencement speech at Benedictine College during the Courage Under Fire gala in Nashville over Memorial Day weekend. “If it wasn’t clear that the timeless Catholic values ...

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Arab Christian Paramedic Shares the Keys to Peace in a Time of War

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Yasmeen Mazzawi, a 25-year-old Arab Christian from Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus, is a testimony there can be unity in Israel. Israel became a nation 76 years ago on May 14, 1948. ...

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CeCe Winans wows ‘American Idol’ audience with performance of “Goodness of God”

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Although CeCe Winans was not a contestant, she stole the show in the finale of “American Idol.” She joined contestant Roman Collins for a powerful rendition of “Goodness of God.” On Instagram, the ...

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Precious Moments creator dies at age 85

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Sam Butcher, the Christian artist and entrepreneur who created Precious Moments figurines, died on Monday at age 85. “In his final words he shared that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit were ...

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Christian actors “coming out of woodwork” in Hollywood

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There appears to be a shift in Hollywood for actors who previously thought they had to be under the radar. From Chris Pratt to Denzel Washington and Patricia Heato, actors are speaking ...

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Four faces in Revelation show leaders how to steward their anointing

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Although churches often talk about stewardship in regard to finances, it can be easy to overlook the importance of stewarding the gift that God gives to all believers. “The most important thing ...

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As other campuses protest, ORU commencement shows unity in viral video

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More than eight million people in the past week have viewed Oral Roberts University’s Instagram reel showcasing the 2024 commencement ceremony. The clip highlights ORU’s graduating class and their passionate unity, singing ...

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Michael Youssef dispels misconceptions about heaven

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Many Christians have a poor understanding of what heaven will be like, according to evangelist and author Michael Youssef. In fact, views of heaven are often instilled by romanticized visions like Baciccio’s ...

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The left wants Harrison Butker fired over this

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While a petition calling for the firing of Harrison Butker, one of the greatest placekickers in the NFL, has gained more than 100,000 signatures, sales of his jersey are skyrocketing. Why all ...

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Will a 15-minute church service increase attendance?

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Is 15 minutes enough for a church service? It’s the question arousing interest within the U.K.’s Protestant community following the decision by a Welsh minister to offer 15-minute services on Monday evenings. ...

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Former prominent atheist shares journey to Christian faith

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a former atheist and leader in the New Atheism movement, has retracted her past assertions that all religions, including Christianity, were equally damaging. “I do regret doing that,” she ...

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Cuba Gooding Jr.’s new movie resembles his own faith journey

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Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. considers his new role as a drug dealer turned Christian in “The Firing Squad” one of the most significant of his career. “After living through the pandemic ...

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‘Deconstruction’ of Christian faith can have dangerous consequences, author says

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“Deconstruction” of one’s faith has become a popular – and concerning – trend in the church, author Alisa Childers said. “I do think it’s a fad, although a lot of people would ...

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Actor Russell Brand’s spiritual quest leads to baptism            

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Actor Russell Brand has announced that has been baptized as a Christian. The news comes after Brand had been open about his spiritual journey with fans noticing his comments continued to come ...

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