Released hostage Mia Schem says she was held captive in Gaza hospital, operated on without painkillers
A hostage ordeal in Gaza has come to light through the harrowing account of Mia Schem, a 21-year-old French-Israeli woman who was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7. She said she “feared being raped” and underwent surgery without anesthetic or painkillers. @ChristianPost_com
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New Year's Resolutions Religious Americans say they want to do this more in 2024
About 60% of Americans who make New Year’s Resolutions are aiming to increase their engagement in religious activities in 2024, a CBS News/YouGov poll has found. This surge in spiritual commitments ties with the desire to lose weight, ranking seventh among popular resolutions. @ChristianPost_com
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How a church's deaf ministry is sharing the Gospel with those hard of hearing
A deaf Pennsylvania couple is helping to lead a ministry for the deaf community and encouraging churches to understand the needs of those hard of hearing in their communities. @ChristianPost_com
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Settlement reached in SBC, Paul Pressler abuse lawsuit with alleged victim
A settlement has been reached between notable Southern Baptist Convention lay leader Paul Pressler and a man who accused the influential figure of raping him several times decades ago. @ChristianPost_com
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Powerful earthquakes kill at least 55, destroy hundreds of homes, buildings in Japan
Japan is grappling with a devastating series of major earthquakes that have claimed at least 55 lives, injured dozens and led to widespread destruction. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, addressing an emergency disaster meeting, emphasized the urgency of rescuing those affected, particularly those trapped under debris. @ChristianPost_com
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May your days be adorned with the sweet fragrance of God's favor. You walk in the glow of His abundant love. ✨❤️

FTC slaps Grand Canyon University with lawsuit for alleged deceptive ads, illegal telemarketing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) slapped Grand Canyon University (GCU) with a lawsuit last week alleging the school deceived students and engaged in illegal telemarketing practices, though the school is refuting the claims and maintains that the Biden administration is singling them out. @ChristianPost_com
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‘Long overdue’ Elise Stefanik celebrates resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., lauded the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay, saying it was “long overdue.” @ChristianPost_com
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Appeals court blocks Biden from forcing emergency room doctors to perform abortions
An appeals court has rejected the Biden administration’s effort to use a federal law to force emergency room doctors to perform abortions in Texas, upholding a lower court decision. @ChristianPost_com
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May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him.

Conservative alternative to the United Methodist Church surpasses 4,200 member congregations
A theologically conservative denomination that was launched in 2022 to serve as an alternative to the United Methodist Church has already garnered over 4,200 member congregations. @ChristianPost_com
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PODCAST: ‘Generation Indoctrination’ Season 3: Growing resistance to transgenderism and what’s ahead for 2024 🎧👂
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Passion 2024 Jonathan Pokluda slams 'lukewarm Christianity,' says Jesus is only path to God in 'new tolerance' era
At a time when the belief that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation is increasingly unpopular, Jonathan Pokluda slammed “Americanized lukewarm church-going Christianity” and stressed that lasting truth and life is found in “no other thing or no other person than Jesus Christ.” @ChristianPost_com
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Amidst life's uncertainties, waiting becomes a sanctuary for hope. Trust in the unfolding story of grace. 🌟🙏

Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2023
Abortion has topped several infectious diseases as the leading cause of death for the fifth year in a row, even though multiple abortion restrictions have gone into place at the state level following the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.  @ChristianPost_com
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Half of abortion facilities in Pennsylvania failed a health inspection in 2023 report
Women who underwent abortions in Pennsylvania in 2023 likely did so at an abortion facility that failed a health inspection, according to a local pro-life group that reported half of the facilities in the state failed their inspections that year. @ChristianPost_com
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Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be kept off Colorado ballot
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments in a case that will determine if Colorado can remove former President Donald Trump from its 2024 election ballot. @ChristianPost_com
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Forgiveness breaks chains. Release the burdens, and let mercy be the melody of your heart. 🎶🕊

Religious freedom groups criticize Biden admin. for leaving Nigeria off violators list
Religious freedom advocacy groups are criticizing the Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off the U.S. State Department list of the world's worst violators of religious freedom despite constant attacks and violence terrorizing Christian communities.   @ChristianPost_com
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Florida abortion amendment has enough signatures to appear on the ballot this year
A pro-abortion advocacy group has announced that its ballot measure seeking to enshrine a right to abortion in the Florida Constitution has amassed the required number of signatures, making it one step closer to appearing on the ballot this fall. @ChristianPost_com
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His grace empowers us in our weakness. May you find strength in surrender and courage in His all-sufficient love. 💖🙏