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Christian Leaders Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela for His Leadership Legacy
Nelson Mandela, former South Africa president and anti-apartheid icon, died today after a long bout with lung cancer. After being jailed for 27 years, he led the peaceful protest movement to end apartheid and eventually to democracy. He was revered not only by the people in South Africa, but his leadership legacy have earned the respect of people all around the world.
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Nelson Mandela Legacy: His Religion Christian Faith, the Bedrock of His Extraordinary Life
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first African president and anti-apartheid icon who was jailed 27 years in prison, led his country to democracy through peaceful protests, died Thursday. His speech and actions embodied the principles of his Christian faith - forgiveness and reconciliation. He was 95.
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Paul Walker Left Mormon Faith to be a Christian, Known for a Heart to Help Others
"The Fast and Furious" Actor Paul Walker loved to surf, loved cars and racing, but what most people don't realize is that he has a daughter, whom he loved and cherished. According to his friends, Walker was also known for a heart to help others.
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Typhoon Haiyan Death Toll Spikes to 5,235; Deadliest Storm Ever-Recorded in Philippines
The death toll from Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines has increased to 5,235, authorities reported early Saturday.
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Filippino-Christian Boxer Manny Pacquiao Dedicates Next Fight to Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Filippino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has dedicated his next fight with American Brandon Rios on Nov. 24 to the Typhoon Haiyan victims.
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
