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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Jesus, the Lamb, offering redemption for all

Tennessee megachurch performs 93 spontaneous baptisms in one day 'God just spoke'
A Tennessee megachurch baptized 93 people across four worship services in a single day, with those professing their faith reportedly not planning to do so in advance. @ChristianPost_com
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Kamala Harris prompts outrage with historic tour of Minnesota abortion clinic 'Unbelievable'
Vice President Kamala Harris prompted backlash from some pro-life groups for visiting an abortion clinic in Minnesota as part of her ongoing nationwide "Reproductive Freedoms" tour. @ChristianPost_com
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Encountering Christ transforms lives.

Suspected terrorists entering US with fake IDs, crossing southern border, FBI head says
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned of an increase in the number of known or suspected terrorists using fake identification after crossing the southern border during a hearing focused on national security concerns to the United States. @ChristianPost_com
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Riley Gaines, female athletes sue NCAA for letting males compete against women
Women's sports advocate Riley Gaines has joined over a dozen female athletes in filing a lawsuit accusing the National Collegiate Athletics Association of violating Title IX civil rights law by forcing them to compete against and share a locker room with trans-identified males.  @ChristianPost_com
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Asylum seekers ‘melt away’ when asked to be involved in church before baptisms, priest says
A former Church of England priest claims that many asylum he came across withdrew their interest in baptism upon being asked to participate in church activities to ensure they aren't just wanting a baptism to bolster their asylum applications, drawing pushback from the diocese. @ChristianPost_com
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In Christ, find peace and harmony.

Support for LGBT discriminaton protections, gay marriage declines amid a 'growing divide'
Support for nondiscrimination protections for LGBT Americans and same-sex marriage has slipped compared to previous years, even as a new survey suggests the overwhelming majority of the American public remains supportive of both ideas. @ChristianPost_com
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Cuba returns to ‘hardline tactics’ as over 600 religious freedom violations tallied in 2023
The crackdown on religious freedom continues in Cuba following July 2021 protests as a new persecution watchdog report tallies 622 documented religious freedom violations in 2023 amid a return to "hardline tactics."  @ChristianPost_com
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Amidst the fleeting, His Word stands as eternal truth

Evangelicals divided on how churches, leaders should engage on public policy issues
While there has been a longstanding debate over how involved churches and their leaders should be when it comes to public policy issues, a majority of Evangelicals only agree on two issues they think churches and their leaders should be very involved with — abortion and what is acceptable in public expressions of faith. @ChristianPost_com
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Christian actress ordered to pay $350K after being fired over Bible verse social media post
Seyi Omooba, a Christian actress dismissed from a stage adaptation of “The Color Purple” for her alleged homophobic remarks, has lost a protracted legal battle, culminating in a directive to cover legal expenses exceeding $350,000. @ChristianPost_com
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Secure in His promise, we have eternal life

'Come to Jesus moment' Rev. Samuel Rodriguez's hopes new campaign will lead to immigration reform
A prominent Hispanic Christian pastor is calling on federal lawmakers and American citizens to have a “come to Jesus moment” when it comes to solving illegal immigration as his organization prepares to unveil a grassroots campaign to draw awareness to the crisis ahead of the 2024 presidential election. @ChristianPost_com
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