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As Christians around the world prepare for the sacred season of Lent, many churches are finding new ways to bring the observance of Ash Wednesday to their communities. While the traditional practice of receiving ashes on the forehead typically takes place during a solemn worship service, some churches are making it more accessible by offering…

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With the passing of Pope Francis, the oldest pope in over a century, speculation is now turning to who will be elected next to lead the Catholic Church. Technically, any Roman Catholic man can be elected as the heir to St. Peter, though invariably one of the 253 cardinals from around the world will don…

Americans who consider themselves Christian have been on a precipitous decline for decades, but that may be changing. The Christian share of the adult population has remained relatively steady over the past five years, fluctuating between 60 percent and 64 percent, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of nearly 37,000 U.S. adults. According…

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In a stirring display of spiritual passion and determination, nearly 2,000 Ohio State University students made life-changing decisions to follow Jesus Christ during a campus revival held at The Schott sports arena. Despite temperatures plunging into the teens, more than 6,500 students gathered under one roof, united by the powerful call of the gospel. The…

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A groundbreaking deep-sea discovery in the Gulf of Aqaba—a region long associated with the biblical account of Moses parting the Red Sea—has stunned scientists and sparked fresh intrigue among researchers and believers alike. A recent study published in Nature Communications details the presence of brine pools 4,000 feet below the surface. These extreme underwater environments—where…

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