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Justin Bieber Discusses God, Jesus and Forgiveness in Christian Rap Music Video
Justin Bieber discusses God, Jesus Christ, and forgiveness in a new music video released by Christian rapper Brandon Burke, stating, "God forgave everyone and they killed his son. That shows how much grace God has."
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Actor Sean Astin Discusses His Christian Faith: 'I Answer to a Higher Power'
Actor Sean Astin, best known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Mom's Night Out," says that while he is a Christian, he does not choose his movies based on a "Christian label." Instead, he answers to a "truly higher power."
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Google, Yahoo Removes Pro-Life Ads Following Pressure from Pro-Abortion Group
After receiving extensive pressure from the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, Google has removed advertisements from pro-life crisis pregnancy centers from appearing when people search for "abortion clinics."
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Interview with 'Moms' Night Out' Director Andy Erwin: How His Faith Influences Filmmaking
"Mom's Night Out" co-director Andy Erwin recently revealed the motivation behind his faith-based films and his desire to encourage moms through his movie which will open this Mother's Day weekend.
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Interview with 'Moms' Night Out' Director Jon Erwin: Film, Family, and Faith
"Mom's Night Out" director Jon Erwin shared with The Gospel Herald his new movie and revealed how he keeps his family a priority despite a busy schedule.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.
