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Jeremy Lin, U.S. Dept. of Education Encourage Kids to Become More Physically Active
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin joined the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to play with and read to about 250 students in Washington D.C. as a part of the “Let’s Read, Let’s Move” program on Aug. 1, 2013. NFL player Brian Mitchell and actor Hill Harper participated as well.
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Turning from Porn to Jesus Christ – Jenna Presley Testifies on 'The View'
Jenna Presley, whose real name is Brittni Ruiz, was interviewed on ”The View.” Monday about the impact that Jesus Christ has made in her life. Craig Gross’ XXXChurch played a pivotal role in her coming to know Christ as her Savior, and the former porn star turned away from a lot of money and fame in the pornography industry when she ran into His arms of grace.
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MercyMe Lead Singer Bart Millard to Release ‘The Hurt & The Healer’ Book
Christian band MercyMe’s lead singer Bart Millard has co-authored “The Hurt & The Healer” with Texas Pastor Andrew Farley, to be released on August 15. The book bears the same name as MercyMe’s 2012 album, and highlights how the Lord can meet us in our pain and suffering.
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Advice to a Newly-Wed Husband from John Piper: 'You Love Her to Make Her Lovely'
A “bottomless ocean of wisdom” is found when a husband loves his wife like Christ loves the church - “You love her to make her lovely,” Piper said. Though we are sinners saved by His grace, Jesus loves His redeemed people and helps us to become more holy as we fix our eyes on Him.
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Michelle Knight Offers Hope as Ariel Castro's House of Horror is Demolished
Michelle Knight, one of three women who were held captive in Ariel Castro’s house for a decade before their escape in May, wants to give a voice to those who have been abducted and hope to mothers who have lost their children. She stood outside of Castro’s former house Wednesday as it was demolished.
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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
