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Dr. Kent Brantly Prays at National Prayer Breakfast: 'The Lord's Prayer in Time of War'
On Thursday, February 5, Samaritan's Purse Medical Missions Advisor Dr. Kent Brantly was a featured speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast. The prayer he read, which was adapted from "The Lord's Prayer in Time of War" by Ms. Wendy Lyons, is transcribed below.

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ISIS Claims Female American Hostage Kayla Jean Mueller Killed in Jordanian Airstrike
Islamic State of Levant (ISIL), formerly known as ISIS, has released a statement claiming that U.S. female aid worker Kayla Jean Mueller was purportedly killed in the Jordanian airstrike that took place after the militants released a video showing brutal execution of Jordanian pilot, according to terrorism watchdog SITE Intel. The claim is being investigated by the CIA.

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Slain Japanese Hostage Kenji Goto's Wife Remains 'Extremely Proud' Of Her Christian Journalist Husband
The Islamic State of Levant (ISIL) has released a video that purportedly shows the beheading of the second Japanese hostage Kenji Goto, who was a veteran freelance reporter and a devout Christian.

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'It's About Jesus Today': Seahawks' Russell Wilson Gives God Glory Despite Loss to Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who is the youngest quarterback in NFL history to start two Super Bowls, gave God glory after once again leading his team to win their second Super Bowl title in two consecutive years after defeating the New England Patriots in Sunday's Super Bowl XLIX game.

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Evangelical Christian Boxer Manny Pacquiao Meets Floyd Mayweather in Private After Miami Heat Game for Fight Negotiation
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather met privately at Pac-man's hotel suite after their "coincidental" and unexpected meeting at the NBA Miami Heat vs. Milwaukee Bucks basketball game last night. With "mutual respect" for each other, the two met after the game for more than an hour, discussing in details on their proposed May 2 mega-fight, sources told ESPN.

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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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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.