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Transsexual Surgeries Will Now Be Covered by Tax Dollars, Says Obama Administration
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that it has overturned a 33 year old ban on Medicare coverage for gender reassignment. Now, Medicare will pay for elderly or disabled Americans to have transsexual surgeries.

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Black Michigan Pastor Calls Gay Marriage a 'Project of Enemies of God'
Rev. Stacy Swimp, founder of Revive Alive Missional Ministry recently called the fight to legalize gay marriage a "project of the enemies of God." Swimp has previously spoken out against gay marriage, arguing that it violates both religious and political principles.

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Colorado Christian Baker Ordered by Court to Make Wedding Cake for Gay Couple 'Would Rather Shut Down' Business
Christian baker Jack Phillips, who has been court-ordered to make wedding cakes for gay couples regardless of his beliefs is fighting back, saying his amendment rights have been violated. Phillip's lawyer calls the court's decision "offensive and un-American."

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Kirk Franklin: 'Preachers of L.A.' Is a 'Disappointment'
Popular gospel singer Kirk Franklin recently announced that he is "very disappointed" in the television show "Preachers of L.A." The show has come under criticism from many Christian groups for the preacher's lavish lifestyles.

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Dave Ramsey Responds to Online Bullies, Wants to 'Find Biblical Resolution'
Dave Ramsey, a bestselling Christian finance adviser and radio host, recently called on Twitter and Facebook bullies to stop negatively discussing his company. He encouraged his employees to have the "courage" to resolve any conflicts privately and within the company.

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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference
Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).

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[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!
Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
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Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”
River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese People
Western society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China.
