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The Israeli government has designated the country’s Route 60 as the “Biblical Highway.” The route stretches from Nazareth in the north to Beersheba. Both sites are significant to Biblical history, as Nazareth was Jesus’s boyhood home and Beersheba is notable for numerous Biblical moments, including Jewish patriarch Abraham signing a treaty with Abimelech, the Philistine…

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Vice President JD Vance was praising God after the announcement of the high stakes deal between the US and Iran to end the current conflict. The Vice President made the remarks during a Thursday press briefing at the White House where he was asked about the Pope’s approval of the plan. “My response to that…

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Texas Republicans continue turning their ire on Senate hopeful James Talarico. This time, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick spoke out against what he frames as Talarico’s blasphemous beliefs. Patrick was speaking at the state’s 2026 State Convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. “It’s James Talarico who decided to bring the Bible into…

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Vice President JD Vance has had a busy schedule with the Iran deal, expecting a fourth child with wife Usha, and now a book tour. Vance first rose to prominence with the publication of his memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which explored his humble upbringings by a drug-addicted mother. The book, written in 2016, was so popular…

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A new Reuters/Ipsos poll is shedding light on growing divisions among Evangelical Christians over some of President Donald Trump’s most controversial policies, particularly regarding Iran and immigration. According to a survey conducted June 3-8 among 4,531 U.S. adults, about half of Evangelical Christians believe the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran conflict and its immigration…

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While much international focus has shifted to the struggle and possible deal between the United States and Iran, the prolonged conflict between Russia and Ukraine has continued. The Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv was struck during an overnight airstrike that involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. At least 11 people have been killed so far…

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A North Carolina school has agreed to pay $95K to a student after it censored her tribute to slain Christian conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Last September Gabby Stout, a student at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, felt inspired to write a patriotic message on her school’s “spirit rock” to honor Kirk. The rock is…

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As June Pride Month festivities continue, some churches are facing backlash for their refusal to join in. Fort Des Moines Church of Christ in Iowa decided to take a stand with a message on its sign declaring “Ditch Pride. Embrace Humility!” two days before the start of Pride Month. The sign, however, stirred up protesters, with…

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Vice President JD Vance is opening up about the deep personal lessons he learned from late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sharing how his friend’s faith, family life and tragic death reshaped the way he thinks about fatherhood and the Christian life. In an excerpt from his upcoming book Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,…

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As the Obama Presidential Center prepares for its highly anticipated opening in Chicago later this month, Christian commentator and pastor Todd Friel is drawing attention for his sharp criticism of the center’s design, calling it “atheistic,” “anti-Christian,” and even “an intentional slight to God.” The $850 million presidential center honoring former President Barack Obama includes…
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