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All-Female Brigade of Christian Fighters Boldly Taking on ISIS: 'They're Afraid of Girls'
An all-female brigade of Christian fighters are on the frontlines taking on ISIS in Syria, standing in sharp contrast to the terrorist groups' use of women as sex slaves and suicide bombers.

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Franklin Graham Praises Suspension of Episcopal Church Over Same-Sex Marriage, 'They Deserve to Be Called Out'
Franklin Graham has praised the Anglican Communion for suspending the Episcopal Church due to its embracing of same-sex marriage and expressed hope that the move will prompt the church to return to Biblical principles.

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Joel Osteen Encourages Thousands at San Diego 'Night of Hope' to Trust God to Bless Upcoming Year
Thousands of people crowded into San Diego's Valley View Casino Center for Joel Osteen and Victoria Osteen's popular "Night of Hope" event, during which the pastor challenged attendees to trust God to bless the upcoming year.

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Burkina Faso: Islamic Extremists Kidnap 80 Y/O Missionary Couple, Murder Christian Orphanage Director
Suspected Islamic extremists kidnapped an elderly missionary couple in northern Burkina Faso on the same day al-Qaeda launched a deadly attack in the country's capital, Ouagadougou, killing 28 people, including a Christian orphanage director.

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'Duck Dynasty's Rebecca Robertson Wedding Update: Sadie, Bella Robertson 'Can't Wait' to Be Bridesmaids
Rebecca Robertson, the adopted daughter of "Duck Dynasty" stars Willie and Korie, can't wait for her upcoming wedding, and has asked two of her sisters -- Sadie and Bella Robertson -- to stand beside her on her special day.

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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.
