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  Mar 11, 2020

  Most churches say they’re welcoming to all, but few accommodate members with disabilities

  Most Protestant pastors and churchgoers believe those with disabilities feel included and welcome at their church — yet fewer actually have a plan in place to accommodate those with special needs, a new study has found. 

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  Mar 11, 2020

  Francis Chan discovers link between birth mother, move to Hong Kong: 'It's confirmation of God’s goodness'

  Francis Chan shared a personal story about his new neighborhood in Hong Kong and a connection his late missionary mother had to it — an unlikely event he said highlights God’s “goodness” and “grace.” 

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  Mar 11, 2020

  Tony Evans on wife's legacy, navigating grief, and trusting God 'even when He's confusing'

  In an interview with The Christian Post, influential pastor and biblical scholar Tony Evans reflected on his wife Lois' life and legacy, remaining faithful amid grief, and trusting God even when He doesn't make sense.

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  Mar 10, 2020

  Parents push back against Wash. state sex ed bill; gov. expected to sign

  Despite considerable public pushback, Washington state lawmakers have approved a comprehensive sex education curriculum in legislation for public school students some parents say is tantamount to grooming.

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  Mar 9, 2020

  Evangelical pastor identifies when it's OK to move to a different church

  Pastor J.D. Greear laid out a general guideline for those asking whether it’s time to leave a certain church but stressed that it is “better to be really connected at a mediocre church than partially committed at the best one.”

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  Mar 9, 2020

  Famous exorcist priest recounts how he met the devil

  A famous Catholic priest who was formally trained as an exorcist is recounting how he came face to face with the devil.

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  Mar 9, 2020

  Hindu extremists beat Christian leader, run him over with motorcycles while mocking Jesus

  Hindu extremists in India brutally beat a Christian leader before running their motorcycles over him while mocking his faith as he lay semi-conscious in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh state, according to a pastor.

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  Mar 8, 2020

  Steep decline in practicing Christians will have major repercussions for church leaders: study

  New research from the Barna Group found that the share of practicing Christians in the United States has nearly dropped in half over the last two decades — a shift the group warns will have “major repercussions” for church leaders.

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  Mar 7, 2020

  Youth pastor's 4-year-old daughter killed in Tennessee tornadoes; Trump visits devastated areas

  President Trump visited the ravaged state on Friday, landing in Nashville and took a helicopter to Cookeville, in Putnam County, which bore the brunt of the storms. Thus far, the storms have claimed the lives of 24 people.

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  Mar 7, 2020

  Anti-Semitism is 'alive and well,' disguised among America's elites, Gary Bauer warns

  American Values President Gary Bauer warned that the “ancient evil” of anti-Semitism is “alive and well” among those in powerful positions both in the United States and abroad.