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Archaeologists have shared a finding of a rare red dye that is mentioned in the Bible. In 2016, a series of expeditions were carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the Hebrew University in an undertaking to protect archaeological finds from thieves scouring the Judean Desert. The project was led by Dr. Eitan…

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A Tennessee city recently drew the ire of atheist activists after openly honoring God. Mt. Juliet authorities took an official stand, passing a resolution calling the Lord the “Creator and King of all Glory” and encouraging citizens to embrace prayer if they’re so willing, as reported by WKRN-TV. The effort started by city commissioners supports…

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In a recent commentary, Greg Laurie, the well-known pastor and evangelist, voiced his concerns about the cultural implications of a controversial incident at the Olympics. According to Laurie, the incident, which he interprets as an effort to mock God, reflects a broader trend of moral and spiritual decline in society. His reflections provide a thought-provoking…

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Archaeologists are sharing a surprising find uncovered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The Church is significant throughout Christianity as it is believed to rest on the site where Jesus was buried and then later resurrected. Construction workers were removing a heavy slab of stone that had been leaning against one of…

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Harvest Crusade, led by Pastor Greg Laurie, packed Angel Stadium during its annual worship event. The stadium, home of the Anaheim Angels, reached its 50,000-person capacity during the event, with 200,000 viewers watching online. Laurie shared that despite being at max capacity, others stayed outside the stadium to share in the worship. “But what I…

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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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