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Tony Evans to Release Kingdom Woman Book [Video]
Tony Evans is teaming up with his daughter, Chrystal Evans Hurst, to release a book entitled “Kingdom Woman: Embracing Your Purpose, Power, and Possibilities” in July 2013.
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Tornadoes, Suffering, and Hope
In May of this year, nearly fifty people died and numerous others were injured by tornadoes in Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Thousands of homes sustained damage in these areas, as did secondary and elementary schools. Men, women, and children died during the storms, and such widespread destruction can be a stumbling block for both unbelievers and for those who believe in a loving and sovereign God. The many who lost homes and loved ones are in need of great solace, and Christ offers us this co
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Q-and-A with Jeremy Lin
Jeremy Lin participated in a question and answer session on Facebook as part of his Fan Appreciation Week Monday evening. The NBA point guard was asked a myriad of questions from fans, with topics ranging from food preferences to his favorite players in the NBA and his faith.
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Apple Removes Christian App
Apple recently removed a Christ-centered application from its iTunes store that included a course for helping people overcome homosexual practice. The app was developed by Mike Cleveland’s Setting Captives Free ministry, and offers help with battling habitual sins such as drug and alcohol abuse, gluttony, gambling, sexual impurity, eating disorders, and homosexuality.
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Criminals Profess Belief in God
Susan Hendricks, the South Carolina resident who recently pled guilty to killing four family members in October 2011, said she knelt with her family in prayer prior to murdering them. Just days before he was arrested, Ariel Castro - the man accused of kidnapping, raping, and holding three women captive in Ohio - commented on Facebook that “Miracles really do happen, God is good.” These people have, through their actions and words, professed a faith in God. But is this saving faith?
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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.
