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  Feb 18, 2017

  96 Percent of Married Pastors Satisfied With Spousal Relationship, Study Finds

  Ninety-six percent of pastors who are married are satisfied with their spousal relationship, according to a study by the Barna Group, which looked at how hard ministry is on pastors' families, among other things.

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  Feb 18, 2017

  Michael Novak, Catholic Scholar Who Made Moral Case for Capitalism, Dies at 83

  Catholic philosopher Michael Novak, who made the moral case for a free-market economy, passed away Friday at his home in Washington at the age of 83. He is being remembered by Christian leaders and groups for his devotion to Christ and for his courage and gentleness.

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  Feb 18, 2017

  China Deports 32 South Korean Missionaries Amid Crackdown on Evangelism

  The communist government of China has arrested four South Korean Christian missionaries and expelled at least 32 more after carrying out a series of police raids on churches, according to reports.

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  Feb 13, 2017

  Tim Keller: 5 Things Western Church Needs to Move Forward in Today's Culture

  In Western societies, Christians are seen as too exclusive and narrow, and may soon be excluded from many public life positions, a situation that early Christians faced in Roman society. Today's Christians can learn from the experience of the latter, said theologian and Christian apologist Tim Keller, who listed five things the Church needs.

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  Feb 13, 2017

  Contrary to Media Reports, Tenn. Bill Won't Label Insemination Babies 'Illegitimate,' Sponsor Says

  A proposed bill in the Tennessee General Assembly will not de-legitimize a child conceived by artificial insemination, contrary to what media reports are saying, clarifies State Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver, a Republican and the bill's sponsor.

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  Feb 13, 2017

  5 Lies People Believe About Missionaries

  What comes to your mind when you hear the word "missionary?" Perhaps things you can't relate to, but many of those perceptions aren't true, or at least not fully true, writes an author from International Mission Board, listing and describing five such false notions.

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  Feb 13, 2017

  Grammys 2017: Rory Feek & Joey, Hillary Scott, Kirk Franklin, Tamela Mann Win Awards

  Among the early winners of the 2017 Grammy Awards in Christian categories announced Sunday are gospel singer Tamela Mann, country music group Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, singer Kirk Franklin and country singer Rory Feek and his late wife, Joey.

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  Feb 12, 2017

  Greg Laurie's Megachurch Grapples With Difficult Questions Nonbelievers Ask

  Pastor Greg Laurie of California's Harvest Fellowship Church spoke to his congregation about the importance of being prepared to answer difficult questions from nonbelievers. Pastor Jason Powell moderated a panel comprising of Pastor Laurie's son, Jonathan Laurie, and former Navy SEAL Chad Williams, who dealt with such questions.

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  Feb 12, 2017

  Trump Administration Withdraws Stay Request in Transgender Bathroom Case

  The Department of Justice, under Attorney General Jeff Sessions, has withdrawn a request made by the Obama administration to limit an injunction that has halted enforcement of protections for transgender people.

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  Feb 12, 2017

  Thousands of Pro-Life Supporters Rally Across US to Defund Planned Parenthood

  Gathering outside more than 200 Planned Parenthood clinics across the nation Saturday, thousands of pro-life supporters called for Congress and the federal government to cut off funding to the country's largest abortion provider.