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For the first time since the catastrophic fire in 2019, the bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris rang out in harmony, filling the air with a sound rich in history and hope. This chime marked a monumental moment in the restoration of one of the world’s most beloved Christian landmarks, signaling a return to…

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John Piper discussed the role of Satan in suffering on a recent episode of “Ask Pastor John.” A questioner asked his opinion about the biblical story of Job and his wife’s response to their suffering. In the biblical story, Satan approaches God and challenges him on Job’s faithfulness, insisting that Job is only faithful to…

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  Business Insider recently featured a story on Churchy Answers That Help You, or Cathy for short, a faith-based chat bot that utilizes the traditions of the Episcopalian church to respond to people’s search for truth and guidance. Cathy was developed by TryTank Research Institute, with the intention to “translate” the Bible into everyday language…

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A new study is suggesting that two of Jesus’s biggest miracles involving fish could have been accomplished through scientific rather than divine means. The feeding of the 5,000, one of the few miraculous incidents recorded in all four Gospels of the New Testament, and the “miraculous catch of fish” both occurred along the Sea of…

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Months after its sanctuary was destroyed in a fire, First Baptist Dallas has announced its plan rebuild. “Our goal is to honor the past while looking forward to what God will do here. We are committed to preserving the historic exterior walls of the sanctuary, and we’ve been working diligently to shore them up during…

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A South Carolina man is seeking legal action after he was forced to obtain a permit to promote his faith on a public sidewalk. Ernest Giardino of Chapin, South Carolina was on a public sidewalk June 20, 2024  holding up a 20 x 24 inch sign that read “Trust Christ He paid the price” on…

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Volunteers with the Mississippi Baptist Convention Board (MBCB) are celebrating 373 decisions for Christ during the Mississippi State Fair. The group organized an evangelism event at the fair this year, with 195 volunteers having 2,824 Gospel conversations with fairgoers this year. The group set up a tent where volunteers could share the Gospel with those…

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Students at a school in Victoria, Australia are fighting back after the school banned wearing cross necklaces for being “offensive.” Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC), a prestigious girls’ school in Melbourne informed students that they would no longer be permitted to wear cross necklaces as they might be offensive to other students. One anonymous student reported…

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A new study revealed that a majority of Protestant churchgoers want their pastors to address more current issues from the pulpit. The report was conducted by Lifeway Research, which interviewed 1,008 American Protestant churchgoers during September 19-29, 2023, asking them about their feelings on pastors’ responsibilities when addressing current cultural issues. According to responses, 80…

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Archaeologists are highlighting the mysterious boat-shaped remains along the Turkey-Iran border that some believe could be the remnants of Noah’s ark. The Mount Ararat and Noah’s Ark Research Team has used new technology to analyze the soil of the Durupinar formation, just two miles from the border. The team includes researchers from the Istanbul Technical…

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