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Kanye Welcomed in Place of John Crist at Student Conference
Kanye West is now set to headline the Strength to Stand student conference in January, announced founder Scott Dawson. West is replacing Christian comedian John Crist, who is no longer headlining due to the sexual harassment allegations against him.
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Reinhard Bonnke, the ‘Billy Graham of Africa’, Has Gone Home to Jesus
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke has passed from this life, but his legacy in Africa will live on in the lives of many people. Known as the "Billy Graham of Africa", Bonnke held tent-style revival meetings and was known for praying for miracles.
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Pastor, Tested by Son’s NFL Injury, Calls Recovery Miraculous
Two years ago Ryan Shazier sustained an injury to his spine while playing football in the NFL. His father, Pastor Vernon Shazier, speaks about how his son's injury tested his faith like nothing else had.
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Greg Laurie Underscores Belief Jarrid Wilson Is in Heaven
Failing to recognize the truth about suicide and hell can lead people to make extremely painful statements, said Pastor Greg Laurie in a recent op ed for The Washington Post. In the piece, Laurie emphasized his belief that Jarrid Wilson’s decision to commit suicide was not “spiritually fatal.”
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Bible App Reveals Most Popular Bible Verses for 2019
Like other apps, the YouVersion Bible app tracks the activity of its users, including the most popular Bible verses. This year, users around the world highlighted, bookmarked, and shared this verse more than any other one.
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Debate: Should Kids Be Excused From School to Study the Bible?
A Bible Release Time program is currently being vetted in Knox County, Tennessee. Students are excused one hour a month from their regular classes to attend a course at a neighboring church. Students' parents must sign a release form and the course takes the place of subjects like art and music.
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Professor Has No Hate for Taliban Guards Who Held Him 3 Years
After being held captive by the Taliban for over three years, Australian professor Timothy Weeks has finally been released, along with his American colleague, Kevin King.
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Anonymous Tips Not Allowed on New SBC Portal
The SBC's Credentials Committee was tasked with making reporting incidences of sexual abuse and discrimination based on race easier. The new portal they have released represents a step in the right direction—although some say it is too small and too intimidating of a step.