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Garth Brooks to Miss Inauguration for World Tours, But Says, 'Pray God Will Hold Donald Trump's Hand'
Speaking ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, country star Garth Brooks urged Americans to pray that God will hold the hand of the President-elect as he prepares to lead the United States.

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Franklin Graham Bashes Obama for Commuting Sentence of Transgender 'Traitor' Chelsea Manning
Franklin Graham has slammed President Barack Obama for commuting the prison sentence of "convicted traitor" Chelsea Manning, born Bradley Edward Manning, a former Army intelligence officer who was court-martialed and sentenced to 35 years in prison for leaking classified documents.

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Seven Mexican Christian Families Expelled from Village, Forced to Live in Cramped Wine Cellar
Seven Christian families who were forced from their homes in a village in the western Mexican state of Jalisco because of their faith are now living in a cramped wine cellar.

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God Places 'Protective Shield' Around Pastor Surrounded by Islamic Extremists Seeking to Kill Him
A pastor in Southeast Asia who was surrounded by Islamic extremists seeking to kill him for his faith has shared how, after refusing to bow down, God placed a "shield" around him the jihadists were unable to penetrate.

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Billy Graham: Two Ways to Know if a Skeptic Wants to Learn About Jesus - Or If You're Wasting Time
While many skeptics are interested in genuine dialogue with Christians, some are simply looking to pick a fight - or hoping to discredit the Bible. How, then, does a Christian know if they are "wasting time" talking to such individuals about Jesus?

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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.
