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Giving Thanks to God In Darkness of Anorexia, 'Even if My Daughter Can’t Eat a Bite of Pumpkin Pie'
"Despite a life-threatening illness, there is still gratitude. There is still light," penned Julia Attaway, editor of Daily Guideposts: "Your First Year of Motherhood," a book of devotions for first-time moms.
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Thanksgiving's Original Native American, Squanto, Explored In Nat Geographic's 'Saints & Strangers' As Instrument of God
Saints & Strangers, a new National Geographic two-night miniseries this week is prompting a new look at how God may have had more of a role in U.S history and the tradition of Thanksgiving than once noticed through the individual of one particular Native American, Squanto.
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Thanksgiving Themed Prayers to Bless Meals, Including Devotions Children Can Do
While many Thanksgiving observers circle tables and voice personal reasons for which they are grateful, some may be searching for more direct ways to incorporate prayers into the blessing of meals this year.
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Dying Joey Martin Feek Of Music Duo Joey+Rory Will Release a New Gospel Album, Benefits Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation
Country music singer Joey Martin Feek, who is in hospice due to the last stages of cervical cancer, thanked Jesus for the snow that fell in Indiana this week, telling her husband, Rory Feek, she didn't think she was going to get see snow again. He blogged on Monday that the snow was "like manna from Heaven. God sent us just what we needed…just when we needed it. He always does."
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Dwayne Johnson, 'The Rock,' Tells Oprah He Used Faith To Combat Depression
Actor and professional wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson emphasized that having faith was instrumental to getting over his depression, in an episode of OWN's Oprah's Master Class series on Nov. 19.
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Pastor John Piper Offers Insight and Encouragement for First-Time Bible Readers in 2025
As the new year begins, many Christians have resolved to take on the project of reading the Bible cover to cover. That's great and all, but if it's your first time, just where do you start?
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[Exclusive Interview] A revelation within the brink of life and death — Meg Leung’s mission in Christian art
Meg Leung (梁麗橋), an artist with a lifelong love for watercolor painting, sees her art as more than a means of expressing her inner world; it is a bridge connecting her to God. Her artistic journey has revealed God’s perfect plan and inspired her to communicate the power of faith through her wor
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Transgenderism a fundamental human right? Hong Kong public disagrees, survey finds
A 2024 survey from the Society for Truth and Light (明光社)'s Center for Life and Ethics Research reveals that respondents from various backgrounds prioritize personal safety and fairness when it comes to transgender issues. When laws involve moral judgments, most respondents believe courts should not make the decisions. The study also indicates that religious believers share similar views with non-religious respondents, reflecting that many churches may rarely address gender topics in depth.
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North America Chinese Evangelical Seminary year-end report highlights significant ministry progress
As the year draws to a close, Rev. James Liu, President of the Chinese Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), reflected on the seminary’s remarkable growth and ministry development over the past year. Dedicated to providing theological education to Chinese Christians, CESNA continues to uphold its mission to remain faithful to the gospel and nurture believers. This year’s achievements span academic, ministerial, and outreach endeavors, fostering spiritual growth and advancing missionary wo
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Woman pastor analyzes: How Chinese gender culture shapes female ministers’ roles in churches
In traditional Chinese culture, deeply ingrained notions of gender roles, often expressed as "male strong, female weak," significantly influence the position of women in society and the church. This issue is particularly pertinent for female pastors navigating their roles in ministry. Rev. Dora Wang, Ph.D., from China Evangelical Seminary North America (CESNA), recently addressed this topic in a seminar, sharing her insights on the challenges women face in ministry and proposing strategies to su