Brandon Showalter and Leah MarieAnn Klett

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  Feb 17, 2021

  'Ashes to Go': Ash Wednesday observances altered as COVID-19, snow create difficulties

  Amid ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and a major snowstorm, churches throughout the United States and overseas have made changes in how they are distributing ashes on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. 

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  Feb 17, 2021

  'Criminal, sociopathic, satanic': Christian leaders react to Ravi Zacharias sex abuse report

  After an independent investigation uncovered evidence of rape, other acts of sexual abuse and numerous extramarital relationships carried out by late apologist Ravi Zacharias, pastors and ministry leaders reacted with horror and dismay. 

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  Feb 16, 2021

  RZIM whistleblower details 'toxic' culture of manipulation, mockery in letter to board

  A public relations staffer who worked closely with the late apologist Ravi Zacharias is blowing the whistle on the "toxic" culture that existed within his ministry, which she said inhibited her from acting with integrity.

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  Feb 15, 2021

  Ed Young reveals daughter struggled with depression; trusting in God after her death

  In an emotional message delivered Sunday, Pastor Ed Young and his wife, Lisa, revealed the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding the death of their 34-year-old daughter, LeeBeth, and reflected on God's continued faithfulness amid their grief. 

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  Feb 15, 2021

  Teens committed to Scripture show more screen-time discernment, Barna finds

  The majority of Generation Z believes their generation spends too much time on screens — yet there is a strong correlation between teens and young adults committed to Scripture and practice discernment when it comes to social media, a new study suggests.

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  Feb 15, 2021

  Churches across Texas open doors amid dangerously cold weather: 'No one will be turned away'

  As Texas experiences record-breaking low temperatures and sweeping power outages, churches and ministries across the state are opening their doors, serving as warming shelters and providing food and supplies to those in need.

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  Feb 13, 2021

  Midwives ordered to replace words 'mother,' 'breastfeeding' with 'trans-friendly' terms

  Transgender language is being instituted at two U.K. hospitals in the NHS healthcare system that now require midwives to cease using the words "breastfeeding," “breastmilk” and "father," and change how they refer to mothers all under the banner of inclusion.  

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  Feb 13, 2021

  Christian leaders call for repentance, overhaul following Ravi Zacharias sexual abuse report

  Christian leaders and a former associate of Ravi Zacharias' ministry are calling for repentance and an overhaul of organizational practices after a report released Thursday detailed the late apologist's pattern of sexual abuse.

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  Feb 12, 2021

  White evangelical Protestants identified as group most proud to be American: survey

  No religious group expresses greater pride in their national identity than white evangelical Protestants, with the majority saying they are very or extremely proud to be an American, according to a new survey. 

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  Feb 12, 2021

  Tim Keller shares cancer update: 'God has worked through your prayers and chemotherapy'

  Popular Christian author and pastor Tim Keller shared a positive update regarding his cancer diagnosis, revealing that through “prayers and chemotherapy,” there has been a “significant decrease in size and number of tumors.”