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'The Artisan Soul' by Erwin McManus: A New Book on Creativity and Essence of Mosaic
Erwin McManus is the pioneer behind the incredible church, which could also be called a movement. Mosaic is innovative, culturally connected and based in the cultivation of artistry. It is no surprise his new book The Artisan Soul is his greatest work yet. The novel is the culmination of his work in ministry. He's traveled to over 50 countries and spoken with a plethora of audiences. His teachings encourage us to embrace our intrinsic creative talents and to use them to build a beautiful future.
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'Gimme Shelter': Kathy DiFiore Discusses Film, Her Shelters and Power of God
Gimme Shelter is one of the most inspiring films of the season. It's based on a true story and centers on Apple (Vanessa Hudgens) a young, pregnant teen that leaves home to escape her abusive mother June (Rosario Dawson). After wandering homeless and getting into a car accident, Apple is hospitalized. It's there that she meets a priest, Frank (James Earl Jones), who leads her to a unique shelter for expecting mothers. Soon Apple's life begins to change.
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Mainstream Music with a Religious Message: Mumford and Sons, Kings of Leon, Sufjan Stevens, The Civil Wars, Kendrick Lamar
Amidst all of the risqué elements of the music industry, there rise a handful of artists with religious significance. You don't have to turn to a Christian radio station to find tunes that provide these types of lyrics. Below are five bands that remain Mainstream with a religious message.
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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.
