Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. -Matthew 5:7 NIV

Christian house church leaders arrested, detained by authorities on ‘fraud’ charges
Three leaders of an unregistered Christian house church in Xi’an city in central China have been arrested by communist authorities and detained on fraud charges, reigniting concerns over religious freedom in China. @ChristianPost_com
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Syria carries out raids against Islamic State before al-Sharaa arrives in Washington for historic visit
Syrian security forces conducted nationwide raids against suspected Islamic State operatives, detaining dozens, before President Ahmed al-Sharaa's scheduled historic meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.  @ChristianPost_com
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Supreme Court rejects Kim Davis’ request to reconsider landmark gay marriage ruling
The United States Supreme Court has rejected a petition filed by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to reconsider their 2015 ruling legalizing gay marriage nationwide. @ChristianPost_com
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Since you are my rock and my fortress, for the sake of your name lead and guide me. -Psalm 31:3 NIV

Tucker Carlson draws scorn for new details over demonic attack 'I'm not embarrassed'
Political commentator Tucker Carlson has drawn renewed scorn for providing more details about a supernatural attack he alleges happened to him in his bed in 2023, months before Fox News fired him. @ChristianPost_com
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NT Wright contrasts Christ with Caesar in 'Exploring Philippians' series
Not unlike 2,000 years ago when the Apostle Paul was divinely inspired to pen his letter to the church in Philippi, Tom “N.T.” Wright wants to remind everyone the Gospel is still unchained. @ChristianPost_com
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So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him. -Colossians 2:6 NIV

Which states are most and least charitable? New study answers
New research reveals which U.S. states are the most charitable and least charitable as the Christmas season, which is often defined by generosity, approaches.  @ChristianPost_com
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Bangladeshi Christians living in heightened fear of extremist violence after bombing attacks
Christians in Bangladesh have reportedly grown fearful following a pattern of violence against Catholic sites, with the most recent incident consisting of a homemade bomb attack against a Catholic cathedral and a Church-run school.  @ChristianPost_com
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Trump faces backlash from base for defending H-1B visa program 'People have to learn'
President Donald Trump prompted backlash among his political base this week for a recent interview during which he claimed the U.S. needs the H-1B visa system because the country lacks "certain talents" for some industries. @ChristianPost_com
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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. -Romans 6:23 NIV

What is God’s ‘Kin-dom’?
A look into the origins of the term "Kin-dom" and the dispute over its validity. @ChristianPost_com
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Christian missionaries die in plane crash en route to Jamaica after hurricane
Two Christian missionaries who were killed in a plane crash as they sought to provide aid to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa are being remembered for their compassion and empathy as an investigation into the cause of the crash continues.  @ChristianPost_com
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“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” -Matthew 4:19 NIV

Liberal Protestant churches proclaim 'holiness' of transgenderism, rebuke Catholic bishops
A group of liberal Protestant and Jewish denominations issued a statement Wednesday affirming transgenderism as "holy" in repudiation of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which voted the same day to formalize long-standing guidance prohibiting Catholic healthcare facilities from performing transgender procedures. @ChristianPost_com
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Russian courts ban more Baptist churches in continued crackdown
Russian courts have banned three more Baptist churches affiliated with the Council of Churches Baptists in the southern region of Krasnodar amid an ongoing crackdown on unregistered congregations across the country. @ChristianPost_com
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Armenia's prayer breakfast draws critics amid tensions between prime minister, church leaders
More than 300 faith, business and political leaders have convened for a national prayer breakfast in the world's oldest Christian nation amid ongoing tensions between the Armenian Apostolic Church and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is scheduled to speak at the event.  @ChristianPost_com
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Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” -Luke 18:27 NIV

Trump's week in review Syrian president visits White House, gov't shutdown ends, BBC apologizes
The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history was undoubtedly the biggest story of the week in American politics. However, several other significant domestic and foreign policy developments that also occurred this week are not to be overshadowed. @ChristianPost_com
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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. -Psalms 19:1 NIV