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02/21/2013Tim Tebow Cancels Appearance at Jeffress' First Baptist Church
Evangelistic athlete Tim Tebow announced on Thursday that he has canceled his scheduled appearance to talk at First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, led by Pastor Robert Jeffress, whom some media are decrying as "anti-gay."
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02/21/2013Howard Hendricks (1924-2013): Christian Leaders Remember 'Prof' as Mentor, Friend
Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) professor Howard Hendricks, who was considered a mentor and friend of many of today's prominent Christian leaders, died early Wednesday morning after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 88.
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02/20/2013Christian Filmmakers to Award Up to $1 Million for Best Short Film
Two filmmaking organizations supporting Christians interested in impacting culture through their work in movies announced Tuesday that an award of up to $1 million will be given toward producing a feature-length film to the winner of this year's 168 Film Project contest.
- 02/20/2013
Univ. of Missouri Includes Wiccan, Pagan Celebrations in Religious Holidays Guide
The University of Missouri's release of a "Guide to Religions: Major Holidays and Suggested Accommodations" has created controversy over whether schools should take into account non-traditional holidays celebrated by groups such as Wiccans and Pagans when scheduling exams and other student activities.
- 02/19/2013
8th Grade Student's 'God Bless' Grad Speech Ruling Needs Rehearing, Says ADF
Attorneys for a former New York 8th-grade student have asked the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to weigh in on a three-judge panel's ruling against a New York 8th-grade student who wanted to include a religious blessing at the end of her graduation speech.
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02/19/2013World Vision: Teens More Aware of Causes Such as '30-Hr Famine' Through Social Media
The hunger relief organization World Vision begins its annual 30 Hour Famine (30HF) youth-orientated program to raise funds and awareness this weekend. The Christian-based group plans to leverage the source where most young people get their information nowadays – social media.
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02/17/2013Christian Apologist William Craig's Children Books Answer 'What Is God Like?'
In an effort to equip children with answers to questions about God and solidify their faith as they grow older, Christian theologian Dr. William Lane Craig has a series of children's books titled, "What is God Like?"
- 02/17/2013
NY Pastor: All Creative People Struggle With 3 Things
There are three things that all creative people struggle with, says Pastor Sam Luce, who is the Utica Campus Pastor of Redeemer Church in Utica, N.Y.
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02/17/2013Jeremy Lin Launches Initiative to Help Three Houston Youth Organizations
Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin launched his charitable foundation's first initiative, which aims at benefiting three Houston organizations that help underprivileged children. Lin hosted a gala Thursday evening heading into the NBA's All-Star Weekend for "The Making a Difference" project by his Jeremy Lin Foundation.
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02/16/2013Christian Apologist: Having Answers for Skeptics Can Lead to Faith
College campus ministry leader and "Reasons for God" founder Carson Weitnauer wants to make it clear that having answers to questions from skeptics about God is an important component of the Christian community's broader evangelistic responsibility.
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02/14/2013Valentine's Event: Hollywood Couple DeVon Franklin, Meagan Good Talk 'Kingdom Love'
Hollywood film executive DeVon Franklin and actress wife Meagan Good said their decision to remain celibate during their 10-month dating period prior to their marriage was not easy, but the Christian couple also said neither one was willing to get in the way of God's purpose in their lives.
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02/14/2013Valentine's Day: Interview With 'The Single Woman' on Embracing Relationship Status
Mandy Hale, who is affectionately known as "The Single Woman," chatted with The Christian Post on the eve of Valentine's Day about using singlehood as an advantage during the holiday traditionally celebrated in romantic ways by couples. Hale is one of several speakers featured at a Christian-based event for single women in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday hosted by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
- 02/13/2013
World Vision: Senate Gave Hope to Modern Day Slaves, House Should Follow
The Christian relief organization World Vision applauded the U.S. Senate passage of the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act on Tuesday, but said the bill remains at risk unless the House also acts.
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02/13/2013Lecrae on Winning Best Gospel Album: 'Faith Is Part of Who I Am, Not a Genre'
Rap artist Lecrae, who became the first Christian hip-hop musician to take home a Grammy for his album "Gravity" on Sunday, said he hopes people will begin to understand that his faith is a part of who he is as a person and artist and not simply a musical genre.
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02/12/2013Evangelical Leaders Praise Pope Benedict XVI's Concern for Life, Christian Unity
Several evangelical Christian leaders gave high praise to Pope Benedict XVI for his advocacy for the dignity of human life after hearing about his plans to resign Monday. They chose to focus on common biblical ground shared with some of the Pontiff's beliefs rather than dwell on the doctrinal differences between Catholicism and the Protestant faith.
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