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'Jihad Junior' in Latest ISIS Video: One Example of ISIS' Agenda for Children
No one living in a normal society would ever imagine that a child is a terrorist in training. Maybe that's what makes the ISIS poster child that has been getting a great deal of attention in the UK such a shock. A 6-year-old boy who is being called, "Jihad Junior" is getting a great deal of press lately for his extremist Muslim behavior, and his appearance in an ISIS video on Sunday. His mother, Grace Dare, wasn't even brought up in Islam. She is a convert to Islam from the Catholic religion.
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Missouri Flooding are 'Historic and Dangerous,' Says Governor; BGEA, Samaritan's Purse, Chick-fil-A Send Aid
The last time that Missouri saw such severe flooding was in 1993, according to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. He also said that, "It's very clear that Missouri is in the midst of a very historic and dangerous flooding event. The amount of rain we've received, in some places in excess of a foot, has caused river levels not only to rise rapidly, but to go places they've never been before."
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Pastor Davey Blackburn: We Serve a God Who Will Heal Your Heart and Give You Hope
At the Christmas Eve service in Resonate Church, Pastor Davey Blackburn stood strong in his conviction that God gives people strength to carry hope in the midst of hurt. With all that he and the church have been through, he said during the evening service that, "Tonight, I just want to do what I would call a family talk."
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'The Voice' Winner Jordan Smith On Overcoming Fear: 'Where I End Is Where God Begins'
Jordan Smith has had to fight for his long-time dream to be on "The Voice". He has struggled with feelings of inadequacy and not being a "real" musician for a long time. He's always thought of himself as a singer, but playing an instrument and singing in front of people at the same time was another matter. Then there was the disappointment when he didn't make the cut for season eight. Empowered by his faith in Jesus, he found a way to overcome that for season 9.
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Oregon's Sweet Cakes of Melissa Bakery Pays $135,000 Fine Over Refusing To Make Gay Wedding Cake
Melissa and Aaron Kline are Christians who owned Sweet Cakes bakery. Their Oregon based bakery was ordered by the state to pay a $135,000 fine plus interest for "emotional damages" to a gay couple who wanted a wedding cake that they refused to make.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.