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Utah Toddler Killed After Climbing SF Fisherman’s Wharf Dolphin Statue Remembered
Over the weekend, 2 year old Kayson Shelton was tragically killed while vacationing with his family in San Fransisco. The toddler's memory is being honored by his family and hundreds of online donors, who have raised nearly $300,000 in his honor.

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Miss Indiana Mekayla Diehl On Her 'Normal' Body, Overcoming Sexual Abuse
Miss Indiana Mekayla Diehl didn't win the Miss America pageant, but she won the hearts of Americans around the country due to her "normal" bikini body. Although she experienced a troubled childhood, Diehl says her story encourages young girls to overcome even the toughest obstacles and achieve their dreams.

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5 American Troops Mistakenly Killed by 'Friendly Fire' in Afghanistan
Last night, five Special Operations Forces were killed in a possible "friendly-fire incident" in southern Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defense, U.S. troops were killed when they called for backup from a coalition jet after encountering encountering enemy forces.

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Documentary: Westboro Baptist's Fred Phelps Physically, Mentally Abused Children
In an upcoming documentary titled "Not My Father's Son," Nate Phelps reveals the overwhelming mental and physical abuse he and his siblings received at the hands of his father, Fred Phelps. The producers of the film say they hope to combat abuse within the home by publishing this story.

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John Piper on 'Orange is the New Black' Transgender Star's Controversial TIME Cover
Transgender actor Laverne Cox was controversially featured on TIME's June 9th magazine cover, a move that has been called the "tipping point" for the LGBT community. Theologian John Piper has responded, saying that genitalia is specifically designed by God--and is not a human choice.

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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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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.

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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.”
