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Detroit Files for Bankruptcy on Thursday; Court Rules Unconstitutional
Known as the Motor City because of its history in automotive manufacturing, the Michigan city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code on Thursday. Detroit was named the second most dangerous city in the United States in 2013 based on Federal Bureau of Investigation data, and it has a poverty rate of over 40%.
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President Obama, Pastor John Piper on Zimmerman Case
George Zimmerman was found not-guilty of all charges related to killing Trayvon Martin in February of 2012. Zimmerman, who has no known history of hatred toward African Americans, was told by 9-1-1 responders not to pursue Martin while on watch in a Florida neighborhood; however, Zimmerman proceeded to fight with and to eventually shoot the unarmed young man.
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Texas Governor Rick Perry Signs Late-Term Abortion Ban into Law
Governor Rick Perry signed House Bill 2 into law today, which bans post-20-week abortions and raises the standards of health care for abortion clinics in Texas. The bill was protested heavily by unruly pro-abortionists at the state capitol.
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Interview with Ray Comfort – 'Evolution vs. God' Movie
Ray Comfort recently released “Evolution vs. God: Shaking the Foundations of Faith,” a movie that he says boils evolution down to misguided trust. The movie was originally entitled “Famous Atheists,” but after interviewing evolutionary scientists from the University of Southern California and the University of California Los Angeles, Comfort realized that their answers to his questions revealed a lack of evidence for evolution and decided to change direction with the film.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Stars to Speak at Saddleback Church, Rick Warren to Return Next Week
After a 16-week absence following his son’s death, Rick Warren will return to preach at Saddleback Church on the weekend of July 27th; meanwhile, “Duck Dynasty’s” Alan and Phil Robertson are scheduled to speak at the church this weekend.
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Stream of Praise kicks off 2025 with special Women’s Worship Night
Stream of Praise (讚美之泉) will hold its first special event of 2025, a women-only worship night, on January 13 at 7 p.m. Pacific Time at its Worship Center in Tustin, California.
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Chinese Online School of Theology launches 2025 advanced courses for pastors and believers
The Chinese Online School of Theology (COST, 漢語網絡神學院) has announced its second-quarter advanced courses for 2025, designed to offer opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry training to pastors and believers worldwide.
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Unprecedented California Wildfires: Local Pastor Shares Experiences and Calls for Prayer
Wildfires have been raging across California since January 7, fueled by the strong Santa Ana winds that have swept through the Los Angeles area. The fires have caused widespread destruction, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and reducing numerous luxury homes to ashes.
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Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?