Life
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ISIS claims attack that killed four Christians in Pakistan
The Islamic State has claimed that a "covert unit" of group was responsible for the attack that resulted in the deaths of four Christians in the Pakistani province of Balochistan on Monday.
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Does obedience to God mean I'll always see success in what I'm doing?
While our idea of success means money, reputation and earthly promotion, God's idea of success is simply the accomplishment of His will.
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God has a purpose for the times you feel defeated - here's what it is
While it's not good to feel defeated, we can rejoice in the fact that God has a purpose for us as we go through it.
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3 ways we tie ourselves to our past and disobey God
We have to look beyond ourselves, including our past choices and decisions. We have to look at Christ. God's mercies are renewed every morning -- why not look at these instead?
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5 Bible verses to share with your non-believer friend
Sharing the Gospel with a friend who doesn't believe in God need not be a difficult thing to do. This is because Christ Himself showed us how to do it.
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Martin Luther King died 50 years ago: 12 quotes from a hero of the faith
Martin Luther King, murdered 50 years ago today, was a Baptist minister and one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement that challenged the oppression of black people in the United States.
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Chris Pratt carves wooden cross to celebrate Easter, posts on Twitter 'He is Risen!'
Chris Pratt happily hung a wooden cross that he carved with a friend to celebrate Easter and resurrection of Jesus. The "Guardians of the Galaxy" star unveiled the work that's now up on an oak tree in his farm on Easter Sunday.
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God's Not Dead Star says movie's success shows how much Hollywood forgot churchgoing audience
PureFlix Entertainment co-founder David A.R. White has lamented that faith-based audiences are being largely ignored by Hollywood despite being a large demographic, and this has been evident in the success of the "God's Not Dead" franchise.
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The Christian who made a covenant in blood with God: 8 quotes from Gerhard Tersteegen
Gerhard Tersteegen, who died on this day in 1769, was a spiritual writer and speaker who wore himself out in the service of God.
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Martin Luther King's last sermon: 'I've seen the promised land'
Today, April 3, is the anniversary of the last sermon he ever preached. It was at the the Mason Temple, the World Headquarters of the Church of God in Christ in Memphis.
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3 reasons why God wants us to not turn 'to the right hand or to the left'
In Joshua 1:7-8 we read God giving Joshua a command to go straight, without turning to the left or to the right. This same command is given to all Christians, that we'd all go and adhere to God's word without turning to any other direction. Why did God give us such a command? What will happen when we turn either way?
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3 Bible figures who remained strong in the face of opposition
The Bible presents to us various men and women of faith who did not waver in the face of opposition. They continued to serve the Lord in whatever capacity He has allowed them to, even when they were persecuted, oppressed, harassed, or rejected.
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Who is Jabez and what can we learn from him?
With a very short appearance in the Bible, the man named Jabez might seem insignificant and not worth looking into. But when we take a look at him, how he got his name and what were the details the Bible recorded about him, we'll see that he actually brings us lessons we should learn and apply in our lives.
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Indonesia's Supreme Court rejects blasphemy appeal of Christian ex-governor
Indonesia's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal to reduce the two-year prison sentence of the former governor of Jakarta, Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, who was convicted of blasphemy last year for allegedly insulting the Quran.
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India's Supreme Court grants bail to Christian professor accused of inciting hatred against Hindus
India's Supreme Court has granted bail to a Christian professor who is facing three years in jail after being accused of inciting hatred against Hindus.