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Hollywood Power Couple Roma Downey, Mark Burnett Speak at 2016 National Prayer Breakfast: 'Faith Was, And Is, Alive and Well in America'
Hollywood power couple Roma Downey and Mark Burnett recently appeared at the 2016 National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, where they opened up about using their talents for the glory of God and encouraged Christians nationwide to love one another with a Christ-like love.
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Ash Wednesday 2016: Meaning of Lent and Fasting, Church Services and Traditions
On February 10, believers around the world will observe Ash Wednesday, which opens the Season of Lent, a special time of fasting, repentance and prayer. Falling just 46 days before Easter -- the celebration of Christ's resurrection -- Ash Wednesday emphasizes two specific themes: our sinfulness before God and our human mortality. In turn Lent officially ends on Holy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week (the week leading up to Easter) that marks the Last Supper.
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Exclusive Interview: 'Risen' Producer Rich Peluso Discusses Inspiration, Hope For Upcoming Biblical Epic
Set to open just weeks before Easter, the groundbreaking Biblical epic Risen examines the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ like it's never been seen before -- from the perspective of an unbelieving soldier.
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Ken Ham Reveals Five Most Disturbing Trends In American Churches -- and How to Combat Them
Ken Ham has revealed the five most disturbing trends he's seeing in American churches today, including the embracing of homosexuality and abortion, but encouraged Christians to allow these trends to ignite a fire inside of them to be even bolder on standing on the authority of the Word of God.
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Franklin Graham On Obama's Controversial Mosque Visit: 'The Foundations of This Nation Have Nothing to Do With Islam'
The Rev. Franklin Graham emphasized that the "foundations of this nation have nothing to do with Islam" after U.S. President Obama visited a mosque in an effort to recast what he said was "a warped image" of the Muslim faith.
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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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Korean cult leader who raped victims ‘in the name of God’ sentenced to 17 years in prison
Jung Myung-seok (정명석), leader of the Korean religious cult Jesus Morning Star (JMS), also known as Christian Gospel Mission (CGM), has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by South Korea’s Supreme Court.
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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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Former President Jimmy Carter Honored with State Funeral, Grandchildren Reflect on Sunday School Legacy
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, remembered not only for his leadership but also for his lifelong dedication to teaching Sunday school, was laid to rest on January 9 in a solemn state funeral filled with scripture and heartfelt tributes.