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Jeremy Lin Launches #ActsofLove Campaign: Seven Days of Demonstrating Love (Video)
The Jeremy Lin Foundation launched a seven-day challenge for people to show love to others in simple, tangible ways. The campaign began with "Lost for Words," a video about Lin befriending a refugee from Myanmar who was being bullied by his new American classmates - a simple act of love, noticing and uplifting those whose hearts are downcast.
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40 Weeks: Mom Elizabeth Joice Faced Life or Death Decision, Chooses to Sacrifice Her Life for Her Baby
Thirty six year-old Elizabeth Joice was told that her cancer had returned only a few weeks after she had found out she was pregnant. Because cancer treatments would harm her unborn child, Elizabeth chose to do minimal treatment and to carry her pregnancy to term.

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Interview with Missy Robertson: How Faith Triumphed over Controversy, Daughter Mia’s Cleft Lip and Palate
Missy Robertson recently shared more about how the Robertson family's faith helped to carry them through the national controversy which erupted over Phil Robertson's comments to GQ Magazine, and how she and Jase have dealt with the heartache and hardships of their daughter's journey with a cleft palate.

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Search Ended for Man Swept Out to Sea During Sunday Baptism in California
The Santa Maria Times reports that a man was washed out to sea during the Sunday morning baptism service at the Rancho Guadalupe Dunes in California when a wave crashed onto the shore. Three men were swept off their feet, and only two of them were able to swim back to safety.

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Bill O’Reilly Discusses President Obama’s Meeting with Pope Francis, the Vatican
Fox News reporter Bill O'Reilly has analyzed the recent meeting between President Obama and Pope Francis, who met for a little less than an hour in the Vatican on Thursday. O'Reilly's "Talking Points" disclosed the main issues that were discussed between the two leaders, who seemed to enjoy meeting with one another.

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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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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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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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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.
