Forced marriage of Christian women becoming 'concerningly common' worldwide Open Doors
In a sobering yet vital recognition of International Women’s Day, persecution watchdog Open Doors has released its annual Gender Report, revealing that forced marriage is becoming a "concerningly common practice" impacting Christian women in many countries.   @ChristianPost_com
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Planned Parenthood agreed to transfer aborted baby parts for intellectual property rights report
The pro-life watchdog group behind a series of videos that purportedly documented Planned Parenthood engaging in the illegal sale of aborted fetal tissue released new documents that it claims show the organization violated federal law by selling aborted baby body parts. @ChristianPost_com
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8 prominent Charismatic elders declare Mike Bickle ‘unfit’ for ministry
Michael Brown and seven other prominent Charismatic movement elders have declared embattled International House of Prayer Kansas City founder Mike Bickle "unfit" for ministry, warning that the 24/7 prayer ministry has some "dangerous cult-like tendencies" that need to be addressed. @ChristianPost_com
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His kindness echoes through eternity

Biden warns of threats to democracy at home and abroad in State of the Union address
President Joe Biden issued his third State of the Union address Thursday night in what detractors derided as an overtly political and angry broadside against his presumed opponent, Donald Trump, and those who support him. @ChristianPost_com
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Notre Dame College closure leaves students questioning what's next for their educational aspirations
Current and prospective students at a small Catholic college in the Midwest are lamenting their school’s impending closure as they plan their next moves and put their faith in God in light of the unexpected development.  @ChristianPost_com
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Fully known and understood in His presence

Liberty University officials pledge federal compliance after record $14M fine
Officials at Liberty University told The Christian Post they have made efforts to ensure proper compliance with Title IX regulations following the school's unprecedented settlement with the federal government. @ChristianPost_com
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Christians more likely than 'nones' to say border surge is a 'crisis' Pew study
Christians are more likely than their non-religious peers to view the record influx of illegal immigrants coming through the U.S. southern border as a "crisis," a new study suggests.  @ChristianPost_com
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No condemnation for those in Christ—only grace.

Who are the declared nominees for SBC president? 
The Southern Baptist Convention, the United States’ largest Protestant denomination, will hold their Annual Meeting in June in Indianapolis, Indiana, which include electing a new president. Here's a list of the four individuals expected to be nominated for president at the SBC's Annual Meeting in June, listed in order of when the announcement was made that they would be nominated. @ChristianPost_com
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Christ's triumph echoes, breaking chains of bondage.

British pensioner on trial for offering to talk to women in crisis pregnancies
A retired medical scientist from Bournemouth, England, is set to face trial for her actions near an abortion facility, where she offered to engage in conversations with women experiencing crisis pregnancies. The case is about the Public Spaces Protection Order, or PSPO, conflicting with free speech. @ChristianPost_com
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Baptist pastor’s daughter, grandson killed in Russian drone strike in Ukraine
A drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine, resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 individuals, including a Baptist pastor’s daughter and grandson. The attack, which targeted a residential building, also left 20 others injured, with some in critical condition. @ChristianPost_com
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Higher education fueling decline in marriage, birth rate policy expert
A conservative policy expert highlighted the role higher education is playing in the decline of marriage and total fertility, as more people opt to take more time to pursue college degrees, which she warned is extending their adolescence and deferring certain responsibilities.

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Purified by His blood, our conscience renewed

Fewer pastors now want to quit but younger leaders still challenged Barna
Fewer pastors are now reporting dissatisfaction with their job or doubt in their calling but that rebound isn’t as noticeable among younger or female pastors, according to a new report from Barna. @ChristianPost_com
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Youngkin signs bill codifying a right to same-sex marriage into Virginia law
Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill codifying same-sex marriage into law nearly a decade after the U.S. Supreme Court established a right to same-sex marriage.  @ChristianPost_com
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In His love, we're never abandoned.

Christians face harassment in over 160 countries as restrictions reach record levels Pew study
In an alarming trend, Christians experienced harassment in 160 countries in 2021, according to a comprehensive study of 190 countries published by the Pew Research Center, which revealed that government restrictions on religion also reached an all-time high. @ChristianPost_com
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American missionaries trapped in Haiti seek prayers and help
As a fight for power continues to unfold in Haiti after the Caribbean nation’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced he would resign Monday amid escalating violence, an American missionary and several of her adopted children trapped there are pleading for prayers and help as they wait to be evacuated. @ChristianPost_com
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