Vietnamese Christian sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after holding prayer meeting in his home
A Vietnamese Montagnard Christian has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison on charges of “secession and incitement” for conducting prayer meetings at his home, advocates say.  @ChristianPost_com
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Let love guide your actions in faith. It empowers us to build bridges, extend grace, and reflect His light. 💖🤝

Texas church hosts relatives of Israeli hostage victims held by Hamas 'This is good versus evil'
Liel Slifer, the cousin of a woman who is among the over 130 victims Hamas is still holding captive, told members of a Texas church that the most recent news she received about her relative is that the terror group is holding her cousin hostage alongside children and that she is doing her best to keep all of their spirits up. @ChristianPost_com
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New report finds 168 religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries
There were at least 168 incidents of religious freedom violations against Christians in Western countries between January 2020 and December 2023, according to a new report from the Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty, which documented cases across 16 countries. @ChristianPost_com
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As followers of Christ, embrace the beauty of humility. God's hand of exaltation is upon those who humbly entrust their lives to Him

Concerns raised over church leaders facilitating migrants’ fake Christian conversion claims to stay in UK
Concerns are escalating in the U.K. over the authenticity of asylum seekers’ claims of converting to Christianity, with a notable case involving migrants on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland, Dorset. Reports indicate that a significant number of migrants housed on the barge are attending church services, sparking a debate on the credibility of such conversions for asylum claims. @ChristianPost_com
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Supreme Court allows West Point to continue considering race in admissions decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a request to prevent the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, from using race as a factor in its admissions policy, even though the high court struck down similar policies at other institutions last year. @ChristianPost_com
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Wheaton College president pushes back on Fox News op-ed saying school has gone 'woke'
The leader of Billy Graham's alma mater, the Evangelical higher education institution Wheaton College in Illinois, is pushing back on allegations in a recent Fox News op-ed that his school has gone "woke." @ChristianPost_com
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Sen. James Lankford pushes back against Republican critics of Senate border bill
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., pushed back against scathing criticism from his GOP colleagues Monday regarding a proposed 370-page border bill that detractors say fails to address the crisis of illegal immigration. @ChristianPost_com
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In our faith journey, find assurance in the comforting embrace of our God. His love surrounds us, bringing peace, joy, and a secure hope. 🌟

Pastor Jack Hibbs lists 5 things Christians will go to war over in 2024
Pastor Jack Hibbs recently listed five things Christians will go to war over this year, as part of a sermon series at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. @ChristianPost_com
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Therapist whistleblower quits job after being 'bullied' into affirming kids' trans identities
A therapist in Washington state has become the latest whistleblower to raise concerns about so-called “gender-affirming care,” revealing that she was "bullied" into approving all requests from minors seeking gender transition procedures. @ChristianPost_com
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Pit bulls fatally mauled Indiana pastor for 25 minutes before police arrived, granddaughter says
The granddaughter of an 85-year-old Indiana pastor who watched him being mauled to death by two stray pit bulls in his backyard last Tuesday morning said it took local police about 25 minutes to respond to their cries for help and her family now wants to know why as officials confirmed one of the killer dogs remain on the loose. @ChristianPost_com
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House Republicans fail to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
The United States House of Representatives has narrowly voted against impeaching U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the southern border crisis. @ChristianPost_com
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In our spiritual journey, stay vigilant and rooted in God's strength. The enemy prowls, but with Christ, we stand firm in victory.

Police in Calif. bust massage parlor after lewd noises disrupt nearby youth Bible studies
Authorities took action to shut down a massage parlor in San Diego last week amid allegations of prostitution and lewd noises disrupting nearby church services. @ChristianPost_com
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Most Evangelical pastors say sports betting is 'morally wrong,' survey reveals ahead of Super Bowl
Despite its legalization in many states, most Evangelical pastors in the U.S. are opposed to sports betting, viewing the practice as “morally wrong,” according to a study by Lifeway Research released ahead of the Super Bowl.  @ChristianPost_com
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Christian left leaders launch national campaign to mobilize voters ahead of 2024 election
Left-leaning religious and civil rights leaders have launched a 30-state campaign they say will "wake the sleeping giant" and mobilize over 15 million poor and low-income voters ahead of the 2024 election. @ChristianPost_com
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Most Evangelical pastors say sports betting is 'morally wrong,' survey reveals ahead of Super Bowl
Despite its legalization in many states, most Evangelical pastors in the U.S. are opposed to sports betting, viewing the practice as “morally wrong,” according to a study by Lifeway Research released ahead of the Super Bowl.  @ChristianPost_com
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In Christ, we find peace and unity, washed by His precious blood.

Metaverse use dips among churches as Zuckerberg remains committed to VR
Despite drawing significant interest during the coronavirus pandemic that created a buzz big enough to question whether it could replace megachurches, the excitement for the metaverse appears to have hit a bump as some 90% of churches have gravitated towards less expensive and more easily accessed online engagement. @ChristianPost_com
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