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Churches Increase Security Measures in Light of Shootings
The Federal Government has issued a report advising that churches increase security measures in order to help protect against shootings during church services. Gunmen can target a pastor, someone in the congregation, or believers as a whole, and it is wise for someone to be on guard and equipped to handle a deadly situation.
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Soul Surfer Bethany Hamilton Engaged to Wed Youth Minister Adam Dirks
Ten years after having been attacked by a tiger shark in her hometown, professional surfer Bethany Hamilton is engaged to be married. The 23-year-old who lost a limb in the attack is an inspiration to many, and her faith in the Lord shines brightly.
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Jenna Presley Retires from Porn Industry, Found New Life in Christ
Jenna Presley, whose real name is Brittni, retired from the porn industry after having welcomed Jesus Christ as her Savior. The former porn star had formed a key friendship with Rachel Collins, a member of the XXXChurch organization, that helped her come to know the love of God while she was involved in pornography.
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Fuller Theological Seminary’s New President Mark Labberton
Mark Labberton recently became the fifth president of Fuller Theological Seminary (FTS) in Pasadena, California. The multidenominational evangelical seminary has over 4,000 students and six satellite campuses across the nation.
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Ramadan 2013: Christianity and the Muslim Fast of Ramadan
While Muslims around the world are fasting and praying to Allah during Ramadan, Christians have the opportunity to pray for them to come to know Jesus Christ. The fasting is an act of Islamic worship, and Muslims believe that it will help erase their sins.
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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.
