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Greg Laurie Says America's Hope is in God, Rejects Arguing with Gay Activist
Evangelist Greg Laurie has asked for prayers instead of arguing with gay activists who are pushing for government officials to drop him from the National Day of Prayer event in Washington D.C. He is invited to lead in prayers as the honorary chairman.

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NBA Center Jason Collins Announces Publicly 'I'm Gay', Christians Offer Differing Perspective
NBA center Jason Collins has announced Monday that he is gay, which makes him the first male athlete in major American pro sports to announce that he is gay.

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'It's Just the Beginning', Says Jeremy Lin After Proving His Game In NBA
Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin has one more day to rest his chest until Game 3 in Houston scheduled for Saturday.

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Bethany Hamilton Foundation Gives Hope to Boston Bombing Amputees
A woman who lost her leg in the Boston Marathon bombings received answers to her unexpected loss after meeting Mike Coots, a surfer who had his lower-leg amputated as a result of a shark-bite.

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Dennis Balcombe Clarifies Alleged Arrest by Chinese Authorities in Revised Statement
Pastor Dennis Balcombe, a prominent U.S. church leader and pioneer of the Charismatic movement in China, clarified the reports of the Chinese authorities allegedly arresting him while he was in China for a prayer service.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
