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A Washington state middle school is facing scrutiny after attorneys say a student was reprimanded for handing out Gospel tracts to classmates—raising renewed questions about religious freedom on public school campuses. According to the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which is representing the student, the incident occurred on or around February 18 at…

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Christian parents Daniel and Bianca Samson of Sweden are facing any parent’s worst nightmare: their two daughters have been removed from their care by the state despite being found as “fit parents.” The nightmare began in December 2022. The couple’s daughter, Sara, who was just 11 at the time, falsely accused her parents of abuse…

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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) in Belton, TX is celebrating 80 professions of faith during its annual revival event. The university has held its multi-night tent revival event for 27 years, with this year’s event drawing in around 1,000 people. This year’s theme was “The Potter and the Clay,” with a focus on spiritual…

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A young Christian influencer says a growing number of Gen Z Americans are rediscovering faith in Jesus Christ as they grow weary of the “fake stuff” dominating modern culture. Bryce Crawford, a 22-year-old evangelist who shares the gospel both online and on the streets, believes many young people are beginning to question the promises of…

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Joshua Broome knows firsthand that God can radically change a life. Once a performer in the adult film industry, Broome walked away from that world after encountering Jesus Christ. Today, he serves as a pastor and speaker, using his story of redemption to challenge men to pursue the identity God created them to live out.…

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Could digital currencies pave the way for the Antichrist? That’s the claim Fr. Chad Ripperger offered during a recent podcast, arguing that modern economic systems could enable the kind of global control described in Revelation 13. Ripperger stated on the Shawn Ryan Show: “The Antichrist has to be able to rule the world. He’s not…

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Evangelist Franklin Graham spoke at the “Esperanza Lima” festival in Lima, Peru to a crowd of 90,000 over two days. The event took place over March 7th and 8th at the sold-out National Stadium of Peru. Thousands crowded outside the stadium to hear. Graham spent the first night preaching from Luke 15, referring to the…

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A recent Barna study found that Christians believe the US government should provide more aide to children abroad and at home than the local body of believers. The study, commissioned by the Faith to Action initiative and the Martin James Foundation, surveyed 3,351 self-identified Christian adults between September 24 through October 8. A similar study…

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Pastor Mark Driscoll’s Trinity Church is preparing for a major expansion after purchasing a $15.5 million building in Scottsdale, Arizona, a move the church says reflects the rapid growth of its congregation nearly a decade after the ministry began. Driscoll, who launched Trinity Church in 2016 after stepping away from leadership at Seattle’s Mars Hill…

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Pastor and bestselling author Francis Chan has issued a public apology, acknowledging that his past endorsements of Christian leaders who later faced scandal contributed to confusion and pain within the Church. In a statement released through his ministry, Crazy Love, Chan said he has been reflecting deeply on his words and influence after being convicted…

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