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Image of Jesus in 'Heaven Is for Real' Painted by 'God-Taught' Young Girl Akiane Kramarik (Pictures)
The image of Jesus painted by the "young Lithuanian girl" in the film 'Heaven is for Real' has been revealed. The young girl, Akiane Kramarik, says she inspired to paint, including the now famous picture of Jesus due to her relationship with Christ.
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NBC Apologizes to Planned Parenthood for Censoring Pro-Abortion Movie Ad 'Obvious Child'
Planned Parenthood began a petition against NBC for refusing to air ads for the movie "Obvious Child" which included the word "abortion." In response,the network confessed in a statement to Planned Parenthood that “feedback was mistakenly given to remove the word ‘abortion’" and that such actions were not “company policy.”
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South Korean Woman Who Underwent Multiple Plastic Surgeries Says 'I Have Sinned'
South Korea is known for its obsession with plastic surgery, as one in five women undergo cosmetic procedures to improve their looks. A recent feature on ABC News examined this trend, following two young Asian women who have undergone several surgeries.
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Reading to Children from Birth an 'Essential Part of Their Care,' Says Pediatricians
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement encouraging literacy promotion and calling for pediatricians to advise all parents about the many benefits of reading aloud.
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Christian Radio Host John Balyo Admits to Raping a 12-Year-Old Boy, Faces Life in Prison
John Balyo, former radio host on a popular Christian music station, was arrested earlier this week on charges of sexual misconduct with minors. Now, he has admitted to engaging in sexual activity with a 12 year old boy and is being held without bail and facing life in prison.
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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.