United Methodist Church votes to allow Eurasian churches to leave denomination
Delegates at the United Methodist Church General Conference voted this week to allow a regional body based in Eastern Europe to disaffiliate from the denomination over theological issues. @ChristianPost_com
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National Council of Churches launches ‘Freedom Summer’ initiative to mobilize voters in 2024
The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA is launching a series of events known as "Freedom Summer," hoping to mobilize voters and observe the 60th anniversary of the original summer of civil rights activism. @ChristianPost_com
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North Carolina pastor calls Trump's 'God Bless the USA' Bible 'blasphemous' in viral sermon
A Pentecostal pastor is urging his congregants not to embrace the “God Bless the USA Bible” that includes documents central to the founding of the United States, deriding it as “blasphemous.” @ChristianPost_com
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The pure in heart are blessed, for they shall behold the presence of God

UMC moves closer to allowing regions pick own stance on LGBT marriage, ordination
The United Methodist Church General Conference has advanced a measure meant to allow different regions of the global denomination to determine their own standards on LGBT issues. @ChristianPost_com
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Parachurch head leaves Church of England because it 'no longer affirms biblical orthodoxy'
Rico Tice, a well-known Evangelical leader and former Church of England clergyman, has left the denomination in reaction to what he perceives as its growing departure from biblical values, especially concerning same-sex marriage and repentance. @ChristianPost_com
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As you walk in obedience to God's Word, He will fulfill His promise to establish you as His holy people

Mandisa's funeral ‘She loved God’ Mourners gather to pay respects after singer’s shocking death
A community in Nashville, Tennessee, gathered to bid farewell to Mandisa, the Christian singer and former “American Idol” contestant who died at the age of 47. The funeral service was held at Brentwood Baptist on Saturday morning, where her family, church members and mourners came together to remember the life of a singer whose voice and spirit touched many. @ChristianPost_com
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March for the Martyrs urges American Christians to 'follow Jesus no matter the cost'
Religious freedom activists urged Americans to learn from Christians who live in countries where they face persecution or death for their faith and develop a willingness to “follow Jesus no matter the cost.”  @ChristianPost_com
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Rejecting temptation, Jesus declares, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'

Armenian church, village ‘erased’ in Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijani authorities
Caucasus Heritage Watch has released images that reveal the recent demolition of St. John the Baptist Church, a 19th century structure in Nagorno-Karabakh’s Susa area, and the razing of a village known in Armenian as Karintak. The church and village, both with significant Armenian heritage, were under Azerbaijani control after Baku captured Susa from ethnic Armenian forces in November 2020. @ChristianPost_com
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Persecution watchdog warns of growing hostility to Christians in US 'Frogs in the kettle'
The president of an international nonprofit Christian persecution watchdog warned that too few Christians in the West are aware of encroaching trends that he has observed in countries hostile to faith and freedom of speech. @ChristianPost_com
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'Ask God for their protection' Demonstrators march through the rain to stand with persecuted Christians
Pouring rain didn't stop dozens from marching in the nation's capital on Saturday to stand in solidarity with persecuted Christians globally, with some asking why the American Church isn't doing more to spread awareness.  @ChristianPost_com
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Appeals court says WVa, NC can’t bar Medicaid coverage for elective trans surgeries
An appeals court has ruled that West Virginia and North Carolina cannot prohibit Medicaid coverage for so-called gender reassignment procedures for trans-identified individuals. @ChristianPost_com
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Though entrusted with small things, you're poised for greater opportunities. Each faithful step opens doors to a world of abundance

Tenn. gov. signs bill requiring public schools to show development of preborn babies
Tennessee has become the second state to require schools to show students a video documenting prenatal development as states continue to take widely divergent paths on abortion policy.  @ChristianPost_com
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Jack Graham says lack of biblical worldview biggest issue facing the Church 'People don't know what the Bible says' (part 2)
Society is seeing an attack on the family and biblical worldview, as demonstrated by the rise in deconstruction and biblical illiteracy — but there is a solution, according to Jack Graham. @ChristianPost_com
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Catholic bishops in England, Wales issue pastoral statement against transgender interventions
Roman Catholic bishops in England and Wales released guidance last week urging against medical and social transitioning for trans-identified children. @ChristianPost_com
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Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in Stormy Daniels hush money case
Former president and presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been found in contempt of court for violating a gag order related to his Stormy Daniels hush money case in New York and has been fined $9,000. @ChristianPost_com
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Just as a deer searches for water, let your soul seek after God, finding fulfillment in His unfailing love

Dr. Phil tells Ed Young God wants him to speak out against 'woke mob,' talks church's role in society
Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church in Texas, where he weighed in on the importance of the church’s role in society. @ChristianPost_com
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