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Pastor Dr. Tony Evans has completed his church’s required one-year restoration process. And, while, he has been restored to ministry in general, he will not be returning to a leadership position at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, the Dallas megachurch he founded nearly fifty years ago. Evans stepped down last year after determining an “undisclosed sin”…

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After a year away from the pulpit following his admission of “falling short of God’s standard,” beloved pastor and author Dr. Tony Evans has been officially restored to ministry. Elders at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF), the Dallas megachurch he founded nearly five decades ago, announced Sunday that Evans has completed a 12-month restoration process…

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Pope Leo XIV did not hold back this week as he addressed rising tensions in the United States, sharply criticizing anti-immigrant sentiment, hawkish military rhetoric, and political leaders who claim to be pro-life while supporting policies he believes contradict the Gospel. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth convened top military brass in a rare meeting, telling…

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A new study from Lifeway Research and Ligonier Ministries found that two-thirds of US adults believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus. The study conducted surveys amongst 3,001 US adults from January 6-15, 2025, asking them about beliefs in such theological concepts as the Trinity, the resurrection, Hell, and sin. Regarding beliefs about God, the…

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Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and Zefat Academic College announced the discovery of 22 ancient bronze coins found in Huqoq near the Sea of Galilee, which is near the Sea of Galilee. The coins date from around the 4th century AD and were discovered in a narrow crevice at the end of a…

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A young man’s act of selfless courage during a school shooting in Colorado is being remembered not only as heroism but as a potential example of sainthood in the Catholic Church. On May 7, 2019, 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo lost his life when he charged a gunman who opened fire at STEM School Highlands Ranch, just…

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The nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder. Kirk, a conservative Christian father and husband, was assassinated by a gunman last week while hosting a college campus talk at Utah Valley University. Kirk’s Christian faith was a particularly prominent feature of his campus discussions, leaving many Christians leaning on their faith…

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Country singer John Rich isn’t one to keep his opinions to himself and he recently shared some harsh thoughts against popular pastor Joel Osteen. Rich was appearing on the “Shawn Ryan Show” where he discussed a bevy of topics, including P Diddy, his own start in country music and how the genre has moved more…

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On Saturday night, the Vatican became the backdrop for a breathtaking blend of ancient faith and modern technology as more than 3,000 drones filled the skies above St. Peter’s Basilica. The choreographed light show recreated Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, a portrait of the Virgin Mary, and even the face of Pope Francis, leaving more than…

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Archeologists, faith leaders and others interested in biblical history are finding different reasons to be excited about recent archeological finds in modern Turkey. Archeologists excavating the ruins of the 7,500-year-old city of Laodicea have found evidence of the city’s dual nature: a large council hall inscribed with ancient Christian symbols reveals its early connection to…

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