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Michelle Obama Urges Tuskegee University Graduates: 'Have Faith In God's Plan For You,' Discusses Racial Issues
In a poignant commencement speech given at Tuskegee University, Alabama, First Lady Michelle Obama revealed that her faith in "God's plan for me" gave her confidence amid misconceptions regarding her ethnicity during the 2008 White House campaign.
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Pew Study: Christianity 'Sharply Declining' in United States, Secularism Growing
A new survey released by the Pew Research Center has revealed that the "Christian share of the U.S. population is declining," as there are 5 million fewer Christians across the United States than there were in 2007, and millions more who identify as atheist.
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Franklin Graham Warns Supreme Court's Gay Marriage Ruling Will Have 'Drastic Impact' On Churches, Faith-Based Organizations, and Universities
The Rev. Franklin Graham has warned that the U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on whether to legalize same-sex marriage across America or permit states to continue to make their own decisions will have a "drastic impact" on churches and Christian organizations.
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Denzel Washington Shares His 'Number One' Advice To College Graduates: 'Put God First'
Academy award-winning actor Denzel Washington recently encouraged graduates of Dillard University in New Orleans to "put God first" and view success as an undeserved gift from God during his commencement speech on Saturday.
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Sudanese Christian Mother Meriam Ibrahim Slams Unauthorized Use of Her Story as a 'New Persecution'
Meriam Ibrahim, the Christian mother who was formerly imprisoned for her faith in the Republic of Sudan, has criticized those who seek to capitalize on her story without authorization, asserting that those who do so are imposing a "new persecution" on herself and her family.
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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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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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[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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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.