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Popular Christian theologian John Piper has stirred controversy after tweeting about the fitness of coffee in church sanctuaries. “Can we reassess whether Sunday coffee-sipping in the sanctuary fits?” the 77-year-old former pastor wrote. He then quoted Hebrews 12:28, “Let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.” Responses to the tweet were mixed soon…

The roof of a church collapsed in northern Mexico during a Sunday mass, killing 10 people and injuring about 60, according to authorities as searchers searched the wreckage for survivors and other victims. Officials said that approximately 30 parishioners were believed to be trapped in the rubble when the roof caved in. Searchers crawled under…

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A team of storm chasers are thankful to be alive after they were trapped in the middle of a tornado. Tanner Charles uploaded a video to YouTube where he and fellow storm chasers got a bit too close for comfort with a tornado in Lewistown, Illinois. The video was recently uploaded, but they filmed the…

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After the pandemic led to an increase of families choosing to teach their children at home, more and more studies are showing that increase may be here to stay. The Household Pulse Survey (HPS) conducted by the US Census Bureau, recently showed that the number of homeschool families in the US has nearly doubled since…

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The Washington National Cathedral recently unveiled several racial justice-themed stained glass windows. The four new windows show people of color marching in protests while holding signs that read “Fairness” and “No Foul Play.” The windows have replaced previous ones that honored Confederate leaders, including Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Thomas “Stone Wall” Jackson. The…

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Former second lady Karen Pence is on a mission to inspire Americans to recognize God’s calling for their lives and fully trust the Lord. Pence, who authored a new book, “When It’s Your Turn to Serve: Experiencing God’s Grace in His Calling For Your Life,” said the book offers the behind-the-scenes story of some of…

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Hannelore and Uwe Romeike face a tragic predicament as their family faces deportation after 15 years of making a home for themselves in East Tennessee. Uwe Romeike told ‘Fox & Friends Weekend,’ “They did not tell us anything. We don’t really know why this is happening. We wonder ourselves because we can’t understand.” Originally from…

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A solar eclipse, also called the “Ring of Fire,” is expected to be visible in the sky next week and won’t be seen again until 2039. According to NASA, a solar eclipse happens when the moon’s orbit is between the Earth and the sun. However, it doesn’t entirely block the sun like a lunar eclipse.…

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TIME Magazine recently released its “100 Next” list, and it includes several outspoken Christians like an astronaut, an NFL star, and the co-pastor of a prominent church. According to the publication, the TIME 100 Next list was created in 2019 and recognized the “rising leaders in health, climate, business, sports, the arts, and more.” Among…

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized the critical role faith in God plays in leadership as he detailed how he’ll advance the cause of religious liberty if he becomes the 47th president of the United States. DeSantis, a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2024, recently addressed the crowd at the Family Research Council’s…

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