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Will a second Jesus People movement spring from this weekend’s Cotton Bowl event?

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In the stadium where evangelists Billy Graham and Bill Bright rallied 70,000 during the Jesus People Movement five decades ago, the Cotton Bowl in Texas will soon host another massive gathering of ...

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Christians feel ill-equipped to share their faith

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An average of just 1 in 3 Christians say they’ve had a conversation with a stranger or even someone they know about their faith. But, according to a new study by Lifeway, ...

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Skillet frontman John Cooper says he was asked to deny Christ by executive

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Faith is more important than fame to musician John Cooper of the popular band Skillet. A decade ago, an executive tried to explain how much potential Cooper had, but the caveat was ...

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“We can’t just sit here.” How Russian Americans are helping Ukrainians

In Alaska, A Russian-Speaking Church Becomes A Hub For Helping Ukrainians. An elevated cross reaches toward the blue sky at a nondescript corner of Alaska’s largest city. Viewed from the right vantage ...

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CU Rise campaign is Good News for Harvard, Yale, Princeton and other Ivy League schools

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Christian students at ten of the nation’s most influential universities are being challenged to share the gospel more boldly, strategically, and frequently than ever. The effort is called “CU Rise,” and is ...

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Study: Skip the small talk when meeting someone new

Small talk slows deeper relationships, according to a new study. Opportunities to meet new people and build friendships is a process that’s critical for mental and physical well-being. This does not, however, mean that ...

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‘The Jesus Music’ traces the fascinating history of Contemporary Christian music

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Contemporary Christian music is so ubiquitous in today’s church that it’s often sung in Sunday morning worship — with few people in the congregation even knowing the source. Sixty years ago, though, ...

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Life in a revolving door: connecting with others

I met a man in Nashville while passing through a revolving door at an entrance to a downtown hotel.  I smiled and greeted him as he was exiting. Immediately the man turned ...

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Street preacher to sue London police after court throws out charges

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A street preacher who was wrongly accused of “hate speech” by over-zealous London police officers is now turning the tables. Hazel Lewis, 49, has been vindicated by the court after a judge ...

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Maverick City Music is bringing gospel to a new generation

Christian artists seldom top secular charts or appear on Times Square billboards. The contemporary Gospel band Maverick City Music has done both, resonating with a cultural moment outside the pews. Many have ...

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Effort seeks to cover Japan in prayer during Olympics

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Christian organizations around the world are partnering to cover Japan with 1 million hours of prayer during the 30 days of the 2021 Olympic and Paralympic games. “Japan1Million,” a movement started by ...

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Ministry uses social media to reach young adults with Gospel message

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Is it possible to break through the social media clutter with a Gospel message of life in Christ? Groundwire is an evangelism ministry that works to reach youth and young adults with ...

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Greater Vision gospel group brings their nationally-known sound to Topeka

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Since December of 1990, Greater Vision has inspired audiences around the world with their rich vocal blend and their effective ability to communicate the message of the gospel.  They have established a ...

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Haitian turmoil increases hunger for Gospel

Haitian protests and anarchy surrounding the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has escalated the risk of starvation. It is also increasing hunger for the Gospel, according to Christian workers in the country. ...

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Bob Dylan at 80: Still telling tales about divine judgment in a broken, fallen world

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Night after night, Bob Dylan’s 1979 Gospel concerts at San Francisco’s Warfield Theatre made news for all the wrong reasons, according to angry fans. The November 11th show opened with Dylan roaring into “Gotta ...

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Millions of Christians worldwide will share their faith on ‘GO Day’

More than 50 million Christians worldwide are expected to share their faith on the 10th anniversary of GO Day on May 29. May is GO Month, and Christians have been sharing their faith ...

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Nigerians hear hope as the gospel broadcast on radio nationwide

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Nigerians are hearing the gospel in eleven languages broadcast on radio across the nation. The “good news” is welcome for a country exhausted by the killings of its Christian population. As the ...

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New book based on LifeWay Research shows VBS is ‘Worth It’

Many of today’s American adults have fond memories of Vacation Bible School (VBS). Memories range from Bible stories and fun songs to flower-shaped cookies and Kool-Aid in Dixie cups. “It’s Worth It” ...

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Consider the Cross: Stories from Arab and Persian viewers of Christian television

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Across the Middle East and North Africa, people are coming to Christ as a satellite TV ministry encourages them to “Consider the Cross.” Sat-7 is a Christian satellite broadcasting ministry reaching into ...

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Carrie Underwood releases ‘Nothing But the Blood of Jesus’ on her birthday

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Singer, music producer, actress and mom to two, Carrie Underwood, celebrated her 38th birthday Wednesday by releasing “Nothing But the Blood of Jesus.” The new tune is just one of the songs ...

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Christian artist Carman dies after complications from surgery

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Christian music pioneer Carman Licciardello has died from complications due to surgery.  The singer, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, had battled cancer twice in recent years. His ...

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‘Jesus the game changer’ – Amazing testimonies of changed lives

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“Jesus the Game changer: To the Ends of the Earth” is the title of the second series of an award-winning documentary by Olive Tree Media. It examines how the Gospel has traveled ...

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Smuggling Bibles into North Korea stopped by Covid, new law

Since Covid caused the closure of the border between South and North Korea, Christian groups are finding it impossible to smuggle bibles to the north. Now that difficulty may be enshrined in ...

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Blind woman wins right to share Gospel after being banned from park

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A blind woman has won the right to share the Gospel in a public park. Gail Blair, 63, was banned from a public park in Westerly, Rhode Island this past summer. The ...

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Kanye West to launch gospel music university

Aspiring singers will get a boost from Kanye West who is launching a gospel music university. West made the announcement on “The Joe Rogan Experience”  Saturday. West talked for nearly three hours ...

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