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A new report released by the Better Care Network (BCN) is cautioning donors about contributing to international orphanage organizations that may be contributing to human trafficking. The BCN defines “orphanage trafficking” as a form of trafficking “in which children are recruited and trafficked into institutions for the purpose of financial profit and other forms of…

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If you think politics is crazy as a spectator sport, try to imagine for just a minute what it would be like to actively participate in politics as an elected official. Most of us would say “no thanks,” but thankfully, there are ordinary Americans like you and me who do choose to serve by stepping…

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An Arizona pastor is thanking God for his miraculous survival after being shot in the head while street preaching last year. Hans Schmidt, a 26-year-old combat veteran, husband, father of two, and outreach director at Victory Chapel First Phoenix, shared his remarkable testimony in his first interview since the incident, giving all the glory to…

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Presidential candidate Kamala Harris sent a video message to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church’s General Conference, praising the church’s support and encouraging a focus on the future. It’s a church that has polled strongly for Democrats, with 92 percent of its members identifying with that party. “This is the most consequential election of our…

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  On September 4, 2024, a heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, as a mass shooting claimed the lives of four individuals and left at least nine others injured. The incident, which occurred around 9:30 a.m., was perpetrated by a 14-year-old suspect who opened fire on campus, spreading fear and chaos…

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In a recent series of statements, former President Donald Trump has made headlines by claiming that a divine purpose is guiding him to save the United States. As Trump navigates the complex political landscape and tries to win back Christian voters, his comments have sparked both support and controversy. At 78, Donald Trump has never…

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In a terrifying and shocking incident, Tennessee Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church in Mount Juliet has publicly praised God for protecting his family after a “madman” allegedly unleashed a hail of bullets on his home late Tuesday night, September 3rd. The attack left the pastor and his family shaken but unharmed, a…

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As Donald Trump continues to campaign for the 2024 election, some of his recent comments on abortion and “reproductive rights” have earned him criticism from Christian conservatives. During an NBC appearance on “Meet the Press,” Trump’s Vice Presidential candidate was pressed on whether Trump would refuse to sign a national abortion ban. “I can absolutely…

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Former President Donald Trump once again found himself at the center of controversy after making audacious claims during an interview with television personality Dr. Phil in Las Vegas. In an exchange that has since garnered widespread attention, Trump asserted that he would have won California—a state known for its strong Democratic leanings—if none other than…

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As the 2024 election continues in earnest, each side continues to lob accusations of being “weird” at one another. With the DNC wrapped up, some conservatives are pointing the finger at what they believe to be Democrats’ obsession with gender and the erasure of women. Kamala Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, has faced criticism for…

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