4 'woke' moments from UMC General Conference
Apart from the votes on the UMC rules on sexuality and ordination, there were other happenings during the General Conference that could be described by critics to be “woke" in nature, from pronouns to diversity monitors. @ChristianPost_com
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In the day of salvation, God stands ready to help us, empowering us to be agents of His covenant, bringing restoration to desolate places

Austin City Council prompts pushback from Paxton over 'transgender protection resolution'
The Austin City Council in Texas voted 10-1 last Thursday to approve a resolution that one councilmember opposed out of concern it would effectively mandate city authorities to disobey the state Legislature's recent Senate Bill 14 passed last year. @ChristianPost_com
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Jim Jordan launches inquiry into FBI's diversity employment practices
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, has launched an inquiry into the Federal Bureau of Investigation's diversity, equity and inclusion hiring and employment practices. @ChristianPost_com
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Under 1% of Catholics agree with denomination's teaching on sanctity of life issues report
Less than 1% of American Catholics agree with all three of the Catholic Church's teachings on the sanctity of life issues, showing the widespread existence of what some call "cafeteria Catholics" in the United States, according to an analysis.  @ChristianPost_com
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In moments of conflict, choose gentleness, for it disarms hostility and fosters understanding

In exclusive interview, Will Graham shares about gospel event in Porto partnering with 140 churches
Hundreds of Portuguese people responded to a gospel call to true life in Jesus Christ made by evangelist Will Graham, the grandson of the late Billy Graham. The Celebration of Hope with Will Graham (Celebração da Esperança com Will Graham) ran at the Super Bock Arena, Porto, Portugal on April 26. More than 140 local churches got involved in the event.  @ChristianDailyInternational
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Matt Chandler on reclaiming Revelation's 'hijacked' message of hope 'for such a time as this'
Drawing on Revelation, Matt Chandler seeks to offer clarity and courage to Christians amid today’s challenges and mental health crises, advocating a return to the book's original spirit of empowerment rather than fear. @ChristianPost_com
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Annual church profile reveals Southern Baptist's resurgence in baptisms, worship 'Reasons to celebrate'
Southern Baptist congregations saw growth in baptisms, worship attendance and small group participation in 2023, while membership decline slowed compared to recent years. @ChristianPost_com
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Billy Graham statue to be unveiled in US Capitol 'Great honor'
The late evangelist Billy Graham will take his place next week among 200 Americans honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.  @ChristianPost_com
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In every circumstance, let us give thanks to the Lord, acknowledging His enduring goodness and boundless love

NYC schools chancellor pressed over 'lack of accountability' for antisemitism in K-12 schools
New York City Department of Education Chancellor David Banks was pressed during a congressional hearing Wednesday on why the former principal of a high school where hundreds of students led a riot against a Jewish teacher was reassigned to a senior position within the department. @ChristianPost_com
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Catholic school can legally fire teacher in same-sex marriage, appeals court rules
A Catholic school in North Carolina was within its legal rights to dismiss a substitute teacher because he was in a same-sex marriage, a three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday. @ChristianPost_com
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Senior Airman Roger Fortson shot dead inside apartment police release bodycam video
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney's Office have been asked to investigate the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Senior Air Force Airman Roger Fortson inside his apartment by a local police officer near Hurlburt Field where he was stationed, the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office announced. @ChristianPost_com
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Delight in God's commands, for they are the source of true joy and fulfillment in life.

Benny Hinn reveals his '2 biggest regrets' from ministry, apologizes for false prophecy
Controversial televangelist Benny Hinn said his two “biggest regrets” in his decades-long ministry include promoting prophecies he now admits “were not accurate or from the Lord” and pushing “prosperity theology." @ChristianPost_com
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'Hungry for a message of hope' 100 make decisions for Christ in aftermath of Hawaii wildfires
Around 100 people professed faith in Jesus at worship services held in wildfire-ravaged Hawaii last week, the culmination of Harvest Christian Fellowship's "Hope for Lahaina" outreach efforts to share the hope of Christ with a community devastated by the deadliest wildfire in the United States in over a century.  @ChristianPost_com
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Gospel for Asia founder KP Yohannan dies of cardiac arrest after being struck by car
K.P. Yohannan, the founder and director of Gospel for Asia and the Metropolitan of the Believers Eastern Church, has died of a cardiac arrest at the age of 74. @ChristianPost_com
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RFK Jr. says he supports abortion up to birth 'We should leave it to the woman'
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently seemed to suggest he supports allowing abortion up until the moment of birth, prompting outrage from pro-life groups and concerns of insincerity among progressives in light of his previous moderate rhetoric on the issue.  @ChristianPost_com
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Even in the midst of persecution, remember the promise of Jesus: the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who uphold righteousness

UNRWA staff accused of stealing humanitarian aid for Palestinians 'Corruption is widespread'
A United Nations watchdog organization published a series of chat room posts by Palestinians purportedly accusing U.N. Relief and Works Agency staff members of stealing humanitarian aid intended for civilians and selling it or hoarding it in their homes. @ChristianPost_com
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