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  TD Jakes made his return to the pulpit on New Year’s Eve after a very public health incident while delivering a sermon just before Thanksgiving required him to be rushed to the hospital. Speaking to his congregation at The Potter’s House in Dallas, Jakes revealed just how serious the incident had really been. “I’m…

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Christmastime remains one of the biggest days of the year for church attendance, but even such a spike cannot overcome the reality of increased church closings. To date, 45 percent of Americans state they are part of a church, synagogue, mosque or temple, with only 32 percent stating they attend a house of prayer. In…

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In a heartfelt video, Jonathan Evans, son of renowned pastor Tony Evans, shared the emotional impact of learning that his father would be stepping away from ministry for a season of restoration. Jonathan described the revelation as a “punch to the gut,” shaking his world and prompting a time of spiritual recalibration. Tony Evans, who…

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The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently released a statement on its Facebook announcing the discovery of an “extremely rare” oil lamp found near the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. “A rare ceramic oil lamp from the Late Roman period, decorated with depictions of the Temple menorah, incense shovel and lulav (date palm branch used in…

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