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Obama Admits to 'Underestimating' ISIS Threat and 'Overestimating' Military Ability To Defeat Them
In a recent interview with CBS, President Obama admitted that his administration underestimated the power of the terrorist group ISIS--and overestimated the Iraqi army's ability and will to defeat them.

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'19 Kids and Counting's Jill and Jessa Duggar Reveal Dating Rules in Duggar Household
Jill Dillard and Jessa Duggar of the hit TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" recently revealed the dating rules imposed by their parents, Jim Bob and Michelle.

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Mark Driscoll's Integrity Questioned By 21 Elders, Supporters Urge Christians to 'Set Aside Judgement and Pray'
Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll continues to receive criticism for hiring a marketing company and using church money to artificially boost sales of his book and land it on the bestseller list. Meanwhile, supporters of Driscoll encourage Christians to set aside all judgement and instead pray for the pastor and his ministry.

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'Third Way' Church with Pro-Gay Views Ousted by Southern Baptist Convention
The Southern Baptist Convention recently cut ties with New Heart Community Church in California after pastor Danny Cortez announced that he no longer believes in a traditional definition of marriage.

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Brave Syrian Woman Wears Hidden Camera, Reveals Horrific Reality of Living in Cities Overtaken by ISIS
A brave Syrian woman wore a camera hidden in her burka to reveal the horrors of living in a town controlled by ISIS militants

 
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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] 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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[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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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.”
