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Ohio Polygamy: Manfield 'Minister' and Former Mafia Member Makes Mockery of Marriage
There was a time when even the mafia had a fear of God. Thom Miller, a 60-year-old former mafia member who claims to be a minister, has two wives. The first is 44-year-old Belinda, and more recently, 19 year-old Reba. Reba is pregnant with their child. The trio lives in Mansfield, Ohio.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Niece Alveda King On 'God Isn't Fixing This': 'People Don't Have an Understanding of What Prayer is'
If anyone knows about senseless violence in the face of trying to make the world a better place, it's the King family. Alveda King is the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a Baptist minister that was gunned down in 1968. In a nutshell, his focus was on equal rights for all and unity within the body of Christ. When Alveda was asked by Fox News about her take on a tabloid mocking various US Congress members who publically stated that their thoughts and prayers were with the families of

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Oscar Pistorius Convicted of Murder In Death of Reeva Steenkamp; Manslaughter Charge Overturned
A South African appeals court ruled that Oscar Pistorius is guilty of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius had originally been charged with manslaughter in a lower court. His case is being referred to by many as a tragedy that sounds like something that could have been penned by Shakespeare.

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Texas Files Lawsuit over Syrian Immigrants, Other States Rejecting Immigrants
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has referred to the continued federal acceptance of Syrian immigrants into America as, "irresponsible." He feels that the safety and security of Texans are threatened because the International Rescue Committee "offered no guarantees" as Syrian immigrants continue to work toward resettling in Texas. A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday to try to stop the immigration that is being forced onto Texas.

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Colorado Abortion Clinic Shooting May Become Platform for Funding Bill, Gun Bans
The gunman's cry of, "no more body parts!" during the tragic abortion clinic shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado has brought up multiple issues. Besides that controversial video that allegedly explained the harvesting of body parts and apparent sale for them, there is also the debate of whether or not most Americans want Planned Parenthood defunded, and what it will take for stricter gun ban laws.

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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Thousands Gather for Public Gospel Festival on Thailand's Central Pattaya Beach
On July 4, a coalition of Thai churches and the Bright Romance Foundation, in partnership with Pattaya City Government, held a large evangelistic festival at Central Pattaya Beach featuring worship, testimonies, and a public ocean baptism that drew thousands and symbolized the Gospel's transformative power in a nation known for Buddhism and nightlife.