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Greg Laurie Responds to Linkin Park Chester Bennington Suicide: 'Jesus Cares if One Light Goes Out'
July 21, 2017: After Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington tragically took his own life on Thursday, Greg Laurie, senior pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, reminded those struggling with suicidal thoughts to remember that God cares about every person and has a special plan for their life.
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North Korean Christian on Growing Up in Isolated Country: 'I was Too Scared to Even Touch the Bible'
July 21, 2017: A Christian woman who fled North Korea has shared how, as a child, she was too scared to even touch a Bible - but revealed Christianity is growing in the country despite the government's brutal efforts to suppress it.
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Billy Graham Reveals the One Thing All Cults Have in Common
Evangelist Billy Graham has said that all cults have one important thing in common: they can never bring a person into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Joel Osteen on Why He Doesn't Believe He Preaches 'Prosperity Gospel'
July 21, 2017: Joel Osteen, senior pastor of the 40000-member Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, has hit back at those who accuse him of promoting the "prosperity gospel"
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China Warns 85 Million Communist Party Members: Be 'Firm Atheists', or Face Punishment
July 20, 2017: China has launched a new crackdown on religion, warning the estimated 85 million Communist Party members they must "be firm Marxist atheists" or face punishment.
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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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Discipleship and Evangelism: Walking the Path of the Great Commission
Like an ever-flowing spring, the gospel refreshes dry, parched lands and needs our unwavering passion and steadfast faith to transform lives and bring renewal. The "flame in our hearts" calls Christians to keep their faith and love for the Lord ablaze, representing the work and power of the Holy Spirit, driving us to proclaim God's glory boldly.
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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