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Mother's Day 2014 Gift Ideas for Special Mom, Wife, Mother-in-Law, and Grandma
This Mother's Day, celebrate your mom, mother in law, or grandma by giving her a gift that is both thoughtful and creative. We've made a list of gifts that will be sure to please every special lady in your life, from the chocolate lover to the fitness fanatic.

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American Idol Winner Kris Allen, Singer of 'Live Like We're Dying,' Discusses Overcoming Tragedy
Former American Idol winner Kris Allen has experienced many obstacles in the past several years, including getting dropped from his record label and shattering his wrist. However, the artist says he is optimistic about the future, releasing a new album with Christian producer Charlie Peacock.

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'Sewol' Disaster: South Korean Ferry Regularly Overloaded on 246 Trips According to Recent Documents
According to recently released documents, the sunken ferry Sewol was regularly overloaded with passengers in the months prior to its sinking. According to TIME, South Korean President Park Geun-hye has vowed to “punish those responsible” for the tragedy.

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Popular Mars Hill Pastor Abruptly Resigns Following Controversy Surrounding Church
Biblical Living Pastor Mike Wilkerson of Seattle-based Church Mars Hill recently announced his resignation and plans to move out of state. Mars Hill founder Mark Driscoll is currently under fire for spending thousands of dollars in an effort to get his new book on the New York Times bestseller list.
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Christian Movie 'Mom's Night Out' Seeks to Honor Mothers, Releases on Mother's Day 2014
Director of the faith-based comedy "Mom's Night Out" says he hopes the film will honor mothers, as they are "the greatest unsung heroes in our culture today." The film will open on Mother's Day of this year.

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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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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] 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.
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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.