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02/23/2013Megachurch Pastor Responds to Tim Tebow Canceling Speaking Engagement
Pastor Robert Jeffress says he was surprised when New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow canceled an upcoming speaking engagement at his Dallas megachurch, and believes the media firestorm surrounding the event likely had more to do with the decision than did the church's much-scrutinized beliefs.
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New Elevation Worship Album Becomes an Instant Chart-Topper
Elevation Worship released a new album on Tuesday, and it shot straight to the top of both the Christian and overall music charts on iTunes.
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02/21/2013Iowa Church's YouTube Hit 'Rappin' for Jesus' Video a Hoax?
A viral video of an Iowa pastor and his wife performing a racially insensitive rap has garnered over 1.2 million views in just a few weeks online, but is it just a hoax?
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02/19/2013Pregnant Teen in Texas Keeps Baby in Abortion Case Against Parents
A pregnant teenager will be able to have her baby after reaching a legal agreement with her parents, who she sued for allegedly trying to force her to have an abortion.
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SNL Skit Shows Jesus Slaughtering His Enemies
A graphic "Saturday Night Live" skit from this past weekend portrays a post-resurrection Jesus Christ as a vengeful killer. The comedy sketch, which aired just four days into Lent, is a mock trailer of a film that its narrator describes as "the ultimate historical revenge fantasy." The fake film, titled "Djesus Uncrossed," is presented in the style of popular Quentin Tarantino films such as "Inglorious Basterds" and "Django Unchained."
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02/16/2013Pastor's Darkest Moments Reveal the 'God of More'
In a new book, a Las Vegas megachurch pastor shares the heartbreaking experiences that led him to a deeper understanding of what it means to accept God's grace as sufficient in all circumstances.
12 comments - 02/15/2013
All-Star Breakfast Recognizes Christian Faith of NBA Player, Coach
Two members of the NBA community will be honored at the 2013 All-Star Breakfast in Houston on Saturday for their character, leadership and faith – both on and off the court.
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02/15/2013Limbless Evangelist Has Newborn Baby
An evangelist who was born without limbs and has inspired millions of people through his testimony of faith and determination announced the birth of his son on Wednesday.
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02/15/2013Mark Batterson Kicks Off Circle Maker 40-Day Prayer
A 40-day prayer challenge began Wednesday night with a simulcast event featuring teachings on prayer from megachurch pastor Mark Batterson.
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02/14/2013High-Profile Leaders Honor Billy Graham in New 'Chicken Soup' Book
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing released a new book this week that contains stories about Billy Graham as told by politicians, celebrities and religious leaders who were impacted by the evangelist and his message.
- 02/11/2013
Washington Wizards Forward Kept Faith Through Cancer Scare
Washington Wizards forward Nene had a life-threatening tumor surgically removed just over five years ago, and he now says God used cancer to test him and prepare him for helping others.
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02/08/2013UK Farmer Plants Maze of Trees With a Biblical Message
A farmer in the United Kingdom is garnering media attention for a maze of trees he planted and pruned to spell out a biblical message when viewed from above.
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02/08/20133,300 Accept NJ Megachurch Challenge to Read Bible for 40 Days
More than 3,300 people have accepted a challenge from the leaders of a New Jersey church to read the New Testament from beginning to end over the course of just 40 days.
59 comments - 02/06/2013
Researchers Test Public's Knowledge of Religious Symbols, News-Related Images
Results from a Pew Research Center study released Tuesday show that Americans are more likely to correctly identify the Star of David as being associated with Judaism than they are to associate Twitter's logo with the social media website.
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02/05/2013Young Celebrities Attend Beverly Hills Bible Study
A group of popular young celebrities have reportedly been gathering together for a monthly Bible study at a Beverly Hills hotel.
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