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Syrian Children Dressed as ISIS Hostages, Placed in Cage in Protest of President Assad Regime
Anti-government activists in Syria have dressed young children up as Isis hostages and put them in a cage next to a flaming torch in protest of President Assad's actions and to draw the West's attention to the plight of Syrian children.

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Ash Wednesday 2015: Meaning of Lent, Traditions of Fasting, and History
Ash Wednesday will be celebrated on February 18, 2015, and is a time for Christians to reflect on the humility and atonement of Christ.

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ISIS Militants Cut Off Hands of Women, Flog Men for Using Cell Phones in Mosul
Islamic State militants have carried out harsh punishments against those accused of breaking Sharia Law, most recently cutting the hands off of women and flogging several men for using cell phones.

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'Old Fashioned' Love Story Earns Rave Reviews, Massive Box Office In Success Opening Weekend
"Old Fashioned," which opened Valentine's Day weekend, has garnered rave reviews from critics and earned box office success despite competing with the sex-and-bondage film, "Fifty Shades of Grey."

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Tyler Perry Holds 'Gospel' Christening for His Son With Oprah Winfrey, Yolanda Adams at His Private Backyard Church
Tyler Perry's three month old son, Aman, was christened in the media mogul's backyard church on Sunday in an elaborate event attended by numerous celebrities.

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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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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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[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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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.