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With 2025 on its way, Pastor John Piper is using his platform to encourage his listeners to read their whole Bible this year. A listener named Mike reached out to Piper, stating he was hoping to read through the Bible for the first time this year. “I feel a little excited and a lot intimidated…

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The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery of a 600-year-old Byzantine-era monastery buried near the city of Kiryat Gat. The previously unknown monastery includes a mosaic floor that contains a verse from Deuteronomy 28:6 in Greek, which reads, “Blessed are you when you come in, and blessed are you when you go out.” The…

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A 10-year-old boy in Jerusalem made an exciting discovery last month while looking for edible plants during a field trip. Nehorai Nir was searching the ground when he spotted what he thought was a pomegranate. “I ran to pick it up and discovered a worm inside, so I reluctantly put it down,” he said. However, on…

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In a groundbreaking decision that marks a significant step forward for women’s leadership within the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to head a major Vatican office. This historic announcement, made on Monday, names the 59-year-old Italian nun as prefect of the Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated…

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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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On January 6th, some Christians choose to observe Epiphany, a traditional church holiday commemorating the magi’s visit to Jesus. As believers, the concept of epiphany could also take on a larger context, one that lasts throughout the year. The word epiphany loosely means “a revelation”, making it a fitting name for the time when we…

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In-N-Out is one of the most popular burger brands in the United States, ranking number one in a 2022 poll. Primarily a staple of California and Southwestern states, the chain has gained a reputation not only for its much-loved food, but also for its outspoken Christian image. John 3:16 is printed on company’s soda cups…
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