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Tim Keller to Release Book on Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
Christian author and pastor Timothy Keller is releasing a book about pain and how to endure suffering. Keller, who is known for his insightful and intellectually stimulating style of preaching and writing, has historically attracted both Christians and secular audiences.
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Houston Rockets Jeremy Lin and Dwight Howard Expected to Have Good Chemistry
Jeremy Lin says he is excited to play with newly signed Houston Rockets teammate Dwight Howard. Known for his exceptional defense and pick-and-roll game, Howard may free up Lin for more three-point shots in the 2013 NBA season.
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Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson Making Video Devotionals, Modest Clothing Line
Sixteen-year-old Christian Sadie Robertson from A&E’s hit show “Duck Dynasty” is producing weekly video devotionals on Monday nights called “The New Different.” The teenager is also designing a clothing line in an effort to encourage modesty in a culture where fashion trends are often contrary to the ways of the Lord.
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Tracy McGrady Retires from NBA, Open to Playing in Chinese Basketball Association
Tracy McGrady announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association (NBA) yesterday after sixteen seasons in the league. Although he feels that it is time to leave the NBA, the seven-time All-Star says he would be open to opportunities to play in China.
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Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson on Abortion, the Right to Life
In light of recent legislation concerning the rights of the unborn, a video of Phil Robertson’s pro-life message to Berean Bible Church in Pennsylvania has resurfaced. Despite his reserved demeanor on “Duck Dynasty,” the Robertson family patriarch has taken a passionate stand for life.
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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.
