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Jeremy Lin and Lecrae Can’t Sleep - NBA Finals, Game 6
Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin and Christian hip hop artist Lecrae had a hard time sleeping last night after the emotional rollercoaster ride that was Game 6 in the NBA finals.
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House to Vote on Late-Term Abortion Ban
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act” today, a bill that bans abortions after 20 weeks with the exception of cases of rape and incest against a minor.
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Death Row Inmate Released, Forgiven by Victim's Grandson
Paula Cooper, the woman who killed an elderly Bible study teacher in Gary, Indiana with a butcher knife at the age of 15, was released from prison on Monday after having found reconciliation with the victim’s grandson. Of the four teenagers who participated in the crimes against Ruth Pelke, Cooper was the only one to be convicted for murder.
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Miss USA, Math Whiz
Erin Brady, a 25-year-old accountant from Connecticut, won the Miss USA beauty pageant on Sunday. The organization, which promotes breast and ovarian cancer awareness, is said to look for contestants who are not only beautiful, but intelligent also.
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Merry Christmas Bill Grants Freedom of Speech for Christians, Jews
Texas Governor Rick Perry signed the “Merry Christmas Bill” on June 13 which gives teachers and students the freedom to give traditional winter greetings, like “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Hanukkah.” This bipartisan bill also protects their right to make flyers or posters with such sayings, and allows schools to display religious décor such as Christmas trees, Menorahs, and Nativity Scenes.
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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Thousands Gather for Public Gospel Festival on Thailand's Central Pattaya Beach
On July 4, a coalition of Thai churches and the Bright Romance Foundation, in partnership with Pattaya City Government, held a large evangelistic festival at Central Pattaya Beach featuring worship, testimonies, and a public ocean baptism that drew thousands and symbolized the Gospel's transformative power in a nation known for Buddhism and nightlife.