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Family of Canadian Pastor Imprisoned in North Korea Fear For His Health, Well-Being as Persecution Continues
The family of Canadian pastor Hyeon Soo Lim, who was sentenced to hard labor for life in North Korea last year, have revealed they fear his health may be failing, as he suffers from high blood pressure and other serious health issues.

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Christian 'Fixer Upper' Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines To Open Seed and Supply Shop As God Continues to Bless Empire
Chip and Joanna Gaines, the Christian stars of HGTV's "Fixer Upper," have announced they are embarking on yet another adventure, opening a garden shop in their hometown of Waco, Texas.

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Pope Francis Says Children Should Be Taught ‘To Accept Their Own Body As it Was Created'; LGBT Community Outraged
In a move that has angered many in the LGBT community, Pope Francis has argued that schools need to teach children to "accept" their natural bodies as they were created by God, and to appreciate their bodies as male and female.

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Bible Among 'Most Challenged' Books At Libraries; Ken Ham Asks 'How Soon Before the Bible is Banned?'
The Holy Bible, along with several other books including 50 Shades of Grey and Two Boys Kissing, has made the American Library Association's list of top 10 most challenged books in 2015.

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Pakistani Christian Brutally Slaughtered After Attempting To Protect Youth From Muslim Drug Dealers
A Pakistani Christian who stood up to Muslim drug dealers was brutally slaughtered for his efforts, a local Christian organization has revealed.

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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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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.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
