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The small town of Sutherland Springs, Texas, witnessed the destruction of a place that held profound significance for its residents. On Monday, August 12th, crews began the process of demolishing the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, the site of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history. The tragic event on November 5, 2017, claimed…

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In the heart of Castle Rock, Colorado, a story unfolds that intertwines compassion, faith, and legal battles. Nestled on the outskirts of this town, The Rock Church stands as a beacon of hope for those grappling with homelessness. Behind the church, two donated RVs have become temporary sanctuaries for individuals like Joe Ridenour, who found…

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The First Baptist Dallas congregation gathered in the convention center to mourn the recent loss of their historic sanctuary, even though several members expressed hope that God would use the tragedy for good. A four-alarm fire consumed the historic old sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas, destroying the structural integrity of the oldest part of the…

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Rev. Warren Beard, a beloved father of five, assistant pastor and Sunday school teacher at New Israelite Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois, who had been missing since July 2, was found dead in the Des Plaines River. He was 53 years old. Authorities in Rockdale told ABC 7 that a week after he went…

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