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A theologian claims archaeological finds in Jordan prove the biblical city of Sodom existed. Scientists previously found evidence that the ancient city of Tall el-Hammam in the southern Jordan Valley was destroyed in a disastrous event. Dr. John Bergsma, a professor of Theology at Ohio’s Franciscan University, suggests such an event echoes what’s in the…

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A Nigerian woman allegedly suffered severe burns after being set on fire by a pastor who reportedly attempted to perform a deliverance, a spiritual effort to rid a person of demonic evil. The deliverance of 21-year-old victim Sukura Owodunni is said to have happened in August in the Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria. Owodunni allegedly…

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Ocean Grove, a New Jersey community in Neptune Township, founded by Methodist ministers in 1869 as a “Christian seaside resort,” has been warned by state officials that their longstanding tradition of limiting access to their privately owned beach before noon on Sundays in the summer months to accommodate church services and maintain the character of…

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Actor Mr. T recently shared with TBN how faith shaped his life and why he understands that not everyone will be receptive when discussing God. He told TBN, “I got to have God. See, I think about what I’ve been through being in this world and whatnot; if I didn’t have God, I wouldn’t be…

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Pastor Jesse Bradley of Grace Community Church outside of Seattle, Washington, recently spoke with Fox News Digital to address some of the most pressing questions he gets from people about Heaven. While admitting that “No mind can fully conceive all of the goodness God has designed for us” in Heaven, Bradley did point out three key…

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Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastor Greg Laurie recently discussed the differences between how God will judge Christians and how He’ll judge non-believers during the End Times. In a sermon preached as part of a series on the End Times, Laurie said while everyone will face judgment one day, Christian and non-Christian,” these two groups will face…

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Israeli officials have announced the possibility that the ancient Christian Megiddo mosaic could be removed from its area near an Israeli prison and brought to the United States. The mosaic, located in Megiddo, Israel, was discovered in 2005 during an excavation to expand the Israeli prison. The site is significant because it is believed to…

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Actress Melissa Joan Hart says prayer exponentially deepened her faith walk with Jesus and described a Holy Spirit encounter as her “born again” moment. In recent years, Hart has linked with World Vision to be part of the life-changing work the organization does worldwide to provide resources and clean water to those in need. The…

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During ongoing concerns about the younger generation’s religious allegiance, thousands of students attended a worship event to equip youth with the knowledge of Jesus. The latest Motion Student Conference, which took place in Birmingham, Alabama, hosted over 11,000 students representing 230 churches from 31 states and six countries. In addition, 2,000 volunteers helped organize the…

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In Nairobi, Kenya, a 12-year-old boy knocked on a classroom door, and the teacher motioned for him to come in. He held up a well-worn copy of “The Story of Jesus,” a colorful booklet that presents the gospel to children, and thanked the teacher for sharing the book with his brother, sharing what a difference…

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