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New Year's Day: Billy Graham Shares Words of Encouragement for 2018, Answers 'Where Was God in 2017?'
Ahead of the New Year, famed evangelist Billy Graham offered words of encouragement for those who endured a difficult 2017 and said that while God allows hard times to come, He provides eternal hope through His son.
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New Year's Day: Ten Best Bible Verses to Welcome 2018
As we approach the forthcoming year, let's remember to look to God's Word for direction, instruction, and encouragement. Here are ten Bible verses to us to reflect on as we say goodbye to 2017 and welcome in 2018.
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Teen Sisters in Laos Beaten, Tied Up by Family for Converting to Christianity: 'We Want to Obey Jesus'
Two teenage sisters in Laos who converted from animism to Christianity have shared how their family members, angered by their conversion, beat them, tied them up, locked them out of the house, and left them there for four days -- but their faith remains unshaken.
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Paula White Praises Trump for 'Putting Christ Back in Christmas; Prayer Back in White House'
Paula White Cain, spiritual adviser to Donald Trump, has praised the president for putting "Christ back in Christmas" and "prayer back in the White House."
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Muslims Attack Coptic Christian Church in Egypt; Destroy Sacred Objects and Assault Worshippers
Hundreds of Muslim demonstrators assaulted a Coptic Christian church south of Cairo, calling for it to be demolished, wrecking sacred objects and attacking worshippers.
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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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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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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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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.
