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Christians to Pray for Roe Reversal Days Before Key SCOTUS Abortion Case

Stephanie Martin - November 23, 2021

Days before the highly anticipated Supreme Court abortion case that could reverse Roe v. Wade, pro-life Christians throughout America will unite in prayer.

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Alabama Worship Pastor Hides His Identity for 10 Years as Fugitive Sex Offender

Jesse T. Jackson - November 23, 2021

Larry Flake had been running from the law for 20 years. For 10 of those years, he served as a worship pastor. He has now been arrested for a 2001 sexual assault conviction.

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Man Commits to Stand Guard Outside Church Where ‘Church Mother’ Was Murdered Inside

Jesse T. Jackson - November 23, 2021

Last week, Evelyn Player was killed inside a Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore. The crime has led Baltimore resident Kimkur Lee to devote his time to ensuring other church members and workers feel safe.

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New Children’s Story Bibles Rethink How Christians Share Old Stories With Young Readers

Emily McFarlan Miller - November 23, 2021

A group of authors is rethinking how the stories of Scripture are told in children's story Bibles, in order to better reflect the diversity they believe God intended for us to see.

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United Methodist General Conference to Consider Split Is Still on…for Now

Emily McFarlan Miller - November 23, 2021

Organizers of the United Methodist Church’s General Conference announced last week they are moving forward with plans for the meeting next fall…for now. But the Commission on the General Conference said Friday it hasn’t ruled out postponing the meeting just yet.

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Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway Honors Slain Rapper Young Dolph

Adrian Sainz - November 22, 2021

Friends and associates of slain rapper Young Dolph handed out Thanksgiving turkeys at a neighborhood church Friday in Memphis, Tennessee, two days after he was murdered.

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Former SBC EC Member Rod D. Martin Wants to Plant a Church on Mars

Dale Chamberlain - November 22, 2021

Elon Musk isn’t the only former PayPal employee who has big plans for Mars. Former SBC executive committee member Rod D. Martin expressed over the weekend that he wants to be the first to plant a Baptist church on Mars.

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Former Church Employee Who Embezzled $450K Gets 5 1/2 Years in Federal Prison

Jessica Lea - November 22, 2021

Lisa Dawn Stabeno, who used to be a bookkeeper for a church in Lubbock, Texas, has been sentenced to five-and-half years in federal prison for embezzling $450,000.

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NFL Coach Frank Reich Preaches During News Conference, Quotes Worship Song

Dale Chamberlain - November 22, 2021

On Sunday, Colts head coach Frank Reich shared words of encouragement from scripture and his favorite worship song.

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Violent SUV Incident During Waukesha Christmas Parade Kills 6 and Injures 40; Faith Leaders Respond

Jesse T. Jackson - November 22, 2021

On Sunday, a driver of a SUV plowed through the Waukesha Christmas Parade, killing six people and injuring over 40 others. Faith leaders have responded with shock, offering prayer for those affected.

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Pope Francis to Young People: We Need You to Protect Environment

AP News - November 22, 2021

Pope Francis on Sunday praised young people for their efforts to protect the Earth’s environment and told them to “be the critical conscience of society.”

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MLB Pitcher Adam Wainwright Serves Community Members Outside Ahmaud Arbery Murder Trial

Dale Chamberlain - November 19, 2021

MLB star Adam Wainwright was outside the courthouse where the Ahmaud Arbery murder trial is being held to pass out food to those gathered to support Arbery’s family. The courthouse is located in Wainwright’s hometown.

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How Philip Yancey Encountered Grace After Experiencing ‘Some of the Worst the Church Has to Offer’

Jessica Lea - November 19, 2021

Philip Yancey's childhood church experiences contributed to a warped view of God and people. But later in his life, that changed as Yancey encountered God's lavish, mysterious grace.

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Dare 2 Share Hosts Online Event to Train Teens to Take Over the World for Jesus

Jesse T. Jackson - November 19, 2021

Last weekend, Dare 2 Share hosted a world-wide event with over 1,300 youth groups participating in the live-stream gospel training.

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Parts of James MacDonald’s Lawsuit Against Radio Host Mancow Muller Dismissed

Stephanie Martin - November 19, 2021

Nearly two years ago, former megachurch Pastor James MacDonald filed a defamation lawsuit against radio host Mancow Muller. In a Chicago courtroom yesterday, a judge dismissed parts—but not all—of the suit.

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Marvin Olasky Survived Trump as World Magazine Editor. But Not the Hot Takes.

Bob Smietana - November 19, 2021

Marvin Olasky had hoped to end his tenure as editor-in-chief in the summer of 2022. Those plans changed after World’s publisher announced the launch of a new online opinion section.

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Philippine Church Leader Charged With Child Sex Trafficking

Robert Jablon - November 19, 2021

Apollo Carreon Quiboloy was charged with sexual abusing women and underaged girls. Quiboloy allegedly threatened victims with "eternal damnation" if they didn't comply with his sexual whims.

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‘Enemies Within the Church’ Targets Christian Institutions as Marxist, Names SBC Leaders

Dale Chamberlain - November 19, 2021

The film “Enemies Within the Church” has been making waves for its bold claims about the pervasive presence of Marxism within American Christianity. The film names as “enemies" a number of influential evangelical institutions, as well as a diverse group of individuals, from Bill Johnson to Albert Mohler.

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Matt Hagee Issues Apology After Video Reveals He Welcomed Controversial Event

Jesse T. Jackson - November 18, 2021

Matt Hagee, who is the lead pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, released an apology for his church hosting the controversial ReAwaken America Tour event that took place last week.

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Christian Teacher Wins Case Against School District’s ‘Gender-Expansive’ Pronoun Policy

Jesse T. Jackson - November 18, 2021

Virginia teacher Tanner Cross has been reinstated after battling the school district's pronoun policy. Cross says he will call students by their preferred first name but only by their biological gender pronoun.

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