Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. -Psalm 119:2 NIV

'A sign of hope' Churches destroyed by the Islamic State reopen in Iraq
Two historic churches in Mosul, Iraq, have officially reopened after years of restoration, nearly a decade after their destruction during the Islamic State's occupation, a rare moment of revival for the region's dwindling Christian population. @ChristianPost_com
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Supreme Court lets church’s discrimination lawsuit against parish in ‘Cancer Alley’ to go forward
The United States Supreme Court has allowed a lawsuit by a Louisiana church and two advocacy groups against a local government over alleged discrimination to continue. @ChristianPost_com
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Mexican cartels offering street gangs up to $50K to assassinate and monitor ICE, CBP agents DHS
Mexican cartels have reportedly placed bounties on United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago, offering to pay up to $50,000 for the assassination of high-ranking officials.  @ChristianPost_com
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Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. -1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV

Nearly 40% of Gen Z women identify as atheist, agnostic or have no faith Barna
As they grapple with a profound disconnection from their parents and older adults in general, nearly 40% of young adult women in Generation Z now identify as religiously unaffiliated, according to new data released by Barna Research, which comes as other studies have shown that men are starting to outpace women in other key spiritual indicators. @ChristianPost_com
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With thousands of churches as clients, Gloo seeks to raise $100M in IPO to advance human flourishing
With more than 30,000 churches already using its data, Gloo, a leading technology platform connecting the faith ecosystem to advance human flourishing, has filed an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise up to $100 million. @ChristianPost_com
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White House dismisses 'fake outrage' over East Wing ballroom renovation 'Unhinged'
The White House on Tuesday dismissed backlash over the first images of President Donald Trump's renovation of the East Wing, where construction began this week on a lavish, privately funded White House state ballroom. @ChristianPost_com
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Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? -1 Corinthians 3:16 NIV

Pastor set to self-deport after leading growth movement at Texas church
For Pastor Albert Oliveira, immigration isn’t just about whether it’s legal or illegal it’s a matter of conscience. @ChristianPost_com
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Chip Roy seeks impeachment of judge over light sentencing for trans, would-be Kavanaugh assassin
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, announced Tuesday that he filed articles of impeachment last week against U.S. District Court Judge Deborah Boardman, a Biden appointee who gave a lenient sentence earlier this month to the trans-identifying, would-be assassin of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. @ChristianPost_com
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Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. -Psalm 5:12 NIV

Americans with a positive view of religion are on the rise, Pew finds
The share of Americans who see religion as a positive influence on American society continues to grow, as does the percentage who believe religion is gaining influence in public life, new survey data shows.  @ChristianPost_com
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Anglican Church in North America leader faces complaint alleging sexual misconduct, abuse of power
Anglican Church in North America Archbishop Stephen Wood has been formally accused of engaging in sexual misconduct and abuse of power, according to newly filed complaint. @ChristianPost_com
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King Charles III prays with Pope Leo XIV in Sistine Chapel, first since Reformation
King Charles III participated in a public worship service with Pope Leo XIV during a service to the Vatican on Thursday, marking the first time a reigning British monarch has done so since the English Reformation nearly 500 years ago. @ChristianPost_com
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Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers. -Psalms 1:1 NIV

Fewer pastors say economy is negatively impacting their churches in 2025 Lifeway Research
About half of American pastors say the current economy is negatively affecting their congregations, a noticeable drop from the previous year when around two-thirds said the same, according to a recent survey by Lifeway Research. @ChristianPost_com
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2,724 'potential noncitizens' registered to vote in Texas review finds 33 may have voted in 2024
More than 2,700 people flagged as potentially non-U.S. citizens are registered to vote in Texas, according to a review of the state's voter registration list and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) database. @ChristianPost_com
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Melissa could become major hurricane, may impact the US
Tropical Storm Melissa is projected to become a major hurricane that could inflict devastating damage on several Caribbean islands, as the possibility of the United States experiencing some of the storm's effects remains.  @ChristianPost_com
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Yet to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. -John 1:12 NIV

Christians urged to pray as American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout is abducted in Niger
Prayers are now going up around the world for American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout after he was reportedly kidnapped from his home in the highly secure Château 1 neighborhood of Niamey, the capital of Niger in West Africa. @ChristianPost_com
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