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President Obama to Ask Congress to Authorize Military Force Against ISIS as Jordan Launches New Airstrikes
President Obama is expected to formally ask Congress to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic State as Jordan launches new air strikes against the terror group to avenge the death of Jordanian military pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh.

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China Slams Dalai Lama's Presence at Obama Event, Says Meeting 'Severely Harmed Mutual Trust'
Chinese officials have slammed the presence of the Dalai Lama at the National Prayer Breakfast, which U.S. President Obama also attended, alleging it severely harmed mutual trust between the two countries.

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'Godfather of Shock Rock' Alice Cooper Becomes A Grandfather, Enjoys Teaching Bible Study
Rock 'N' Roll hall of famer and "godfather of shock rock" Alice Cooper recently revealed that he loves teaching Bible study--and spending time with his newborn twin grandsons.

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Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang, Imprisoned for 40 Years in Chinese Labor Camps, Dies at 92
Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang of Yixian, an underground priest who spent nearly forty years in various Chinese prisons and labor camps, has died at age 94.

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Franklin Graham Slams Obama's Comparison of Islam and Christianity Made at National Prayer Breakfast
Rev. Franklin Graham of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has slammed U.S. President Obama's comparison of Islam and Christianity, saying that Jesus Christ taught peace, while the prophet Mohammad was a warrior who killed innocent people.

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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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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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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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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.”
