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Billboard Music Awards 2014: Chris Tomlin, Matthew West and Alan Jackson Win Big
Chris Tomlin, Matthew West and Alan Jackson won Billboard Music Awards last night for their contributions to Christian music.

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Christian Rock Singer Tim Lambesis Sentenced to 6 Years in Prison for Plotting to Murder Wife
Timothy Lambesis, lead singer of the Christian rock band "As I Lay Dying," has been sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to kill his wife. The singer says his addiction to steroids in addition to losing his faith in God caused his moral spiral.

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Husband of Condemned Pregnant Sudanese Christian Prays for Her Deliverance
A Sudanese court ruling has sentenced a heavily pregnant woman to death for committing apostasy by leaving Islam and becoming a Christian. The woman's husband says he is "just praying," hoping that his wife will be delivered.

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Tim Tebow Spreads Gospel at Churches Nationwide During Time Off From NFL
During his time off from the NFL, Tim Tebow has been active in spreading the word of God at many church events and fundraisers around the country.

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'Soul Surfer's Bethany Hamilton Inspires Young Girls to Overcome Self-Image Struggles with Faith in Jesus Christ
Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm several years ago in a shark attack, says her faith in God supported her through the loss of her arm. She wants to encourage young girls struggling with their self-image to know that they are beautiful and loved by God.

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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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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.

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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.
