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Nick Vujicic’s Marriage – A Testimony of God’s Love
Nicholas Vujicic, a man born without arms and legs, celebrated his first Father’s Day with his wife Kanae, whom he married in February of 2012. The man with passionate faith in the Lord does speaking engagements around the world, encouraging people to receive Jesus Christ as their Savior.
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Supreme Court Denial to Halt California Gay Marriage Bypasses Rule of Law
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Proposition 8 supporters’ request to halt same-sex “marriages” in the state of California after the Ninth Circuit Court of California allowed licenses to be issued in the state on Friday. Supporters of heterosexual marriage argue that the lower court should not have issued same-sex licenses prior to the receipt of the Supreme Court’s final disposition.

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Christian Psychologist Henry Cloud: 'Brain Needs Relationship to Grow'
Christian author and clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud spoke at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church on Sunday, highlighting the importance of relationships and their effect on cognitive functioning. The church, which uses a myriad of Cloud’s books in their ministry programs, is doing a series on marriage and relationships called “Too Close for Comfort.”

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Hobby Lobby Mandatory Morning-After Pill Ruling Overturned
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver has overturned a previous U.S. District Court in Oklahoma’s ruling that Hobby Lobby was not exempted from health care legislation mandates to include birth control measures in employee health benefits. The Christian-based store, which refused to pay for contraceptive and abortive pills for employees, will not incur fines for non-compliance while legal proceedings are ongoing.

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U2’s Bono in Interview with Focus on the Family: ‘Jesus Was the Son of God’
Christian radio program Focus on the Family interviewed the lead singer of rock band U2 about his faith in Christ and his social justice efforts around the world. Paul David Hewson, also known as “Bono,” is a global advocate of social justice for the poor. The singer was born in Ireland to a Protestant mother and a Catholic father, and met his wife of 30 years at the age of sixteen.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
