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Chaplains Offer More Than Prayers: New Study Confirms Impact on ICU Families

Kathryn Post - February 16, 2023

Thanks to a new study of ICU patients’ family members and loved ones, data now confirms what many chaplains already know: Proactive, enhanced spiritual care leads to better spiritual and psychological outcomes.

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Next Gen Leaders Urge Proactive Response to SBC Age Distribution Trends

Timothy Cockes - February 16, 2023

Recent trends regarding age distribution in the SBC are causing next generation leaders to reflect on building up the future of the Convention.

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Latino Evangelicals Launch Campaign Against Florida Execution of Donald David Dillbeck

Alejandra Molina - February 16, 2023

Latino evangelical leaders are calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay the execution of Donald David Dillbeck, who was convicted of fatally stabbing a woman after escaping from custody while serving a life sentence for killing a Lee County deputy.

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King David’s Reign Confirmed in Text on Ancient Stone, Scholars Say

Diana Chandler - February 16, 2023

New readings of text on the Moabite Stone studied for 150 years give new evidence that the stone includes an extra-biblical reference to King David, scholars have announced.

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UPDATE: Damar Hamlin Apologizes for Wearing ‘Blasphemous’ Jacket

Jesse T. Jackson - February 15, 2023

Following backlash, Damar Hamlin has publicly apologized for the jacket he wore while on the field at Super Bowl LVII, which some Christians characterized as depicting Jesus in a manner that was "blasphemous."

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‘I Stood by My Faith’—Christian Teacher in Southern California Fired Over Stance on Gender

Jessica Lea - February 15, 2023

A Christian teacher with the Jurupa Unified School District in Southern California was fired from her position for refusing to comply with the district’s policies on gender. Jessica Tapia says that one of the required directives was to lie to parents about their students’ gender identities.

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‘She’s a Praying Woman’—Terry Crews Praises His Wife at Movieguide Awards

Dale Chamberlain - February 15, 2023

Last week while walking the red carpet at the Movieguide Awards, Terry Crews expressed gratitude for his wife, Rebecca, who is a “praying woman,” something that has been a lifeline for their marriage.

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Christian Leader in Sudan Flees Kidnapping Attempts

Morning Star News - February 15, 2023

Ahmad Adam Mohamad, 49, of North Darfur state in Sudan went into a hiding after his Muslim uncles accused him of apostasy earlier this month. He disciples about 25 Christians of Muslim upbringing, which has angered his relatives, he said.

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Christian Families in Laos Evicted from Their Village

International Christian Concern - February 15, 2023

Residents of a majority-Buddhist village in Laos drove out more than a dozen Christian families following their conversion to Christianity. Their pastor was also forced out of the village.

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ChatGPT and Christian Ethics: An Interview With Technology Ethicist Jason Thacker

Dale Chamberlain - February 15, 2023

Dr. Jason Thacker, chair of research in technology ethics at the ERLC, shares his insights regarding the ethical, philosophical, and theological questions raised by AI and particularly ChatGPT.

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Memphis Church Gives $1K Each Week to Local Nonprofits

Diana Chandler - February 15, 2023

Brown Missionary Baptist Church’s $1,000 weekly anonymous gift to area nonprofits has morphed into a partnership to train such groups for maximum impact and engender church-community cooperation.

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Disney Star Declares Faith in Jesus, Gets Baptized at Bethel Church

Jessica Lea - February 14, 2023

Joshua Bassett, one of the stars of Disney’s “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” got baptized at Bethel Church in Redding, California, on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 12. Bassett posted a clip of his declaration of faith in Jesus at the church on his TikTok, Twitter and Instagram accounts.

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Christian Leaders Plead With Alabama Governor Kay Ivey for Public Review of Death Penalty Procedures

Janna Firestone - February 14, 2023

In a letter to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, 170 pastors and professionals pleaded with the governor to fully and publicly review the state’s death penalty procedures in light of three botched execution attempts in 2022.

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Author-Influencer Dave Hollis, Ex-Husband of Rachel Hollis, Dead at 47

Stephanie Martin - February 14, 2023

Author and social media influencer Dave Hollis died “peacefully” at his Texas home Feb. 11, three days before his 48th birthday. Hollis, a former Disney executive, was the ex-husband of fellow author and influencer Rachel Hollis.

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Newly Released Footage Shows Pastor Charged With Capital Sexual Battery Denying Allegations, Praying During Interrogation

Dale Chamberlain - February 14, 2023

Police footage of the interrogation of Florida pastor Paul Dyal and his sons, Shawn and Darrin, has been released in advance of Dyal’s trial for two counts of sexual battery on a child.

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Google, YouTube Taking Steps To Protect Users From Explicit Content

Diana Chandler - February 14, 2023

Google will automatically blur sexually explicit content in search results regardless of security settings.

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Christian Girl Kidnapped by 60-Year-Old Muslim in Pakistan

Morning Star News - February 14, 2023

Police slow to respond to alleged forcible conversion, marriage.

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The Flight of Afghan Christians to Pakistan

International Christian Concern - February 14, 2023

Afghan Christians and other refugees looking to leave Afghanistan have few choices. Neighboring Pakistan had potential exit routes, but the Pakistani government has clamped down on refugees wishing to enter the country.

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Docuseries on Black Church Highlights History, Links To Biblical Orthodoxy

Adelle M Banks - February 14, 2023

A new docuseries featuring Black clergy and scholars aims to explore the resilience of the Black church and highlight how many of its influential members tie their accomplishments in society to their adherence to the Bible.

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Majority of American Teens Open To Learning About Jesus, but Who Is Teaching Them?

Scott Barkley - February 14, 2023

Teens and young adults are curious about the world and their place in it. The amount of available information, however, may also be contributing to a distrust beyond those in their immediate vicinity.

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