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The Museum of the Bible in the nation’s capital recently opened a new exhibit that offers a dive into the past, present and future of worship. Titled “All Creation Sings,” the exhibit offers an interactive worship experience that is designed to “enlighten” guests by sharing the diversity, development and history of the practice of worship,…

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An archaeological discovery has revealed one of the earliest Christian structures in the Arabian Gulf, shedding light on a long-lost Christian community that thrived in the region before the widespread adoption of Islam in the early seventh century. The findings reveal the first physical evidence of the Church of the East, also called the Nestorian…

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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old moat surrounding the City of David that is mentioned in the Book of Kings. In 1 Kings 11:27 it mentions the splitting of the city into two areas. “And this was the cause that he lifted up his hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, and repaired…

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The Ark Encounter’s corporate sponsorship at a recent Cincinnati Reds rain delay took on even greater significance when a rainbow appeared over the outfield scoreboard. The beautiful rainbow, with a faint hint of a double rainbow, arched gracefully just beyond left field, with the sun shining through the clouds as it cast light on the…

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Former Brazilian soccer star Roberto Firmino is taking on the role of pastor of an Evangelical church in Brazil. The former Liverpool striker held a consecration service at his founding church in Maceio and shared photos of the ceremony on Instagram with his 15.6 million followers. The Premier League and Champions winner announced his gratitude…

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Archaeologists have revealed secrets of a biblical city that sat within the “Promised Land,” where the Israelites settled after Moses led them out of Egypt. The Israeli Antiquities Authority recently shared their findings from Zanoah, which is mentioned in the Old Testament, revealing stone walls, pottery, and other artifacts that date back more than 3,200…

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A new AI platform aimed at helping pastors preach their sermons more effectively is set to launch later this month. Pulpit AI, created by Jake Sweetman and Michael Whittle, will be released on July 22 and will include both paid and free versions, according to both men. Whittle is based in Nashville, while Sweetman is…

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The Roman Catholic Church is planning to engage people to participate in religious activities during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The Conversation reported that eight Catholic dioceses based in Paris have organized what’s called the “Holy Games,” a project between the Archdiocese of Paris and the French Bishops Conference. Those participating in the Holy Games…

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First baseman Wes Clarke of the Nashville Sounds was baptized by a teammate in a horse trough after their recent game against the Memphis Redbirds. The teammates both wore “Jesus Won” shirts during Clarke’s public display of faith in Jesus. The Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, won the game 4-1. Clarke, a…

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An 1,100-year-old cathedral in Rouen Normandy, France was ablaze midday Thursday, causing panic and recollections of the 2019 fire that engulfed the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. The cathedral dates from the 12th century and is formally called the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. It is well-known for its beautiful Gothic architecture and features prominently in a…

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