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Fire Destroys Church at Christian Camp, Volunteers Turn to God and Remain Faithful
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Lesli White
A fire destroyed a chapel at Camp Vista in the Township of Osceola and the area is now unrecognizable. The fire was called in by a passerby who observed the flames coming from a wooded area according to officials. The incident caught on video shows the wood-framed structure engulfed in flames. The main chapel which…
‘Jesus Becomes Organ Donor’ on Cross in Outrageous TV Advert, Christians Are Calling it Blasphemous
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Lesli White
In a bizarre two-minute advert, Jesus becomes an organ donor. This advert has sparked outrage in the Christian community with religious followers calling “blasphemy.” The clip, which aired in Australia shows an actor playing the Son of God just moments before the crucifixion. Two Roman guards walk up to him and ask if he has…
“She’s Imprisoned Because She’s Christian”: European Parliament President Argues For Asia Bibi’s Release
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
The case of Aasiya Noreen, better known as Asia Bibi, has attracted global attention over the past several years. Now, she is back in the spotlight as she awaits the verdict on her appeal. Should the appeal be denied, the Christian mother of five will be hanged. Her execution would make her the first woman…
Justice For Christians in Egypt With Sentencing of Islamic Terrorists
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Christian persecution is on the rise across the world, and in far too many countries, the authorities either turn a blind eye to the rising body count or tacitly encourage the persecution. Some Christians, however, are fortunate enough to see their attackers brought to justice. Egypt recently tried and sentenced 17 Islamic radicals to death…
Joel Osteen Avoids Being Alone With Women Who Aren’t His Wife
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Megan Bailey
Pastor Joel Osteen said he hasn’t been rattled in any sex abuse scandals plaguing the Catholic Church because he’s been committed to the “Billy Graham rule,” which involves men avoiding time alone with women who aren’t their wives, according to a recent interview in the Christian Post. Osteen, a bestselling author and pastor of Houston’s…
Over 90 Million Christians Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem was celebrated by over 90 million Christians across 170 countries, and more than 1,000 Christians traveled from across the world to join Christian and Jewish leaders at the Haas Promenade for an interfaith prayer. Overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem, the people prayed for peace and…
Indonesian Authorities Use Legal Loophole to Close Christian Churches Despite Religious Freedom Laws
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Indonesia officially requires that freedom of religion be ensured for all citizens, but that has not stopped authorities from finding ways to show Christians they are not welcome in the Muslim-majority country. The latest in Christian persecutions is the sudden closure of churches in Sumatra without warning or explanation. The International Christian Concern said that…
Is Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled? Life Continues to Flourish in Dead Sea
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Megan Bailey
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For those who have visited the lowest point on the face of the earth, Ezekiel’s end-of-days prophecy of the Dead Sea coming to life seems impossible. Yet recently, scientists have been shocked to discover that the sinkholes appearing around the sea are quickly filling up with fish and other forms of life previously unseen in the…
Archaeologists Think They Have Uncovered First Ever Evidence of the Exodus And They Have Compelling Proof
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Lesli White
A group of archaeologists have discovered compelling evidence which they believe supports the biblical account of Moses leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and into the promised land of Canaan. Historical evidence of the Exodus, a foundation to Christianity, so far hasn’t been found. Many archaeologists believed the Israelites hadn’t fled from Egypt,…
High School Paints Over Christ’s Name on Football Field, Students Fight Back
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Stephanie Hertzenberg
Hours before a Benton High School home football game, two students were ordered to carry out the school’s decision to violate a contract with a donor. The reason? The donor, a local gym, paid $3,500 to have its logo painted in the end zone and used a cross and reference to the Bible in its…
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