The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. -Psalms 145:18 NLT

Churchgoers gift more money, food at Christmastime to help those in need study
Christmas has long been a time of giving, and for church-going Protestants, this generally translates into giving more money and food to help those in need, a new study published by Lifeway Research shows. @ChristianPost_com
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Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 kidnapped Catholic school children
One hundred children kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school in central Nigeria last month have been released by their captors and transported to the capital, authorities confirmed Sunday. The fate of more than 160 other students and staff members abducted in the same attack remains unknown. @ChristianPost_com
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Jonathan Evans, son of Tony Evans, installed as new leader of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
Tony Evans' son, Jonathan Evans, was formally installed as the new lead pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church in Dallas, Texas, two months after elders restored their founding Pastor back to ministry following an undisclosed sin. @ChristianPost_com
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Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. -Ephesians 6:18 NLT

Rising number of Brits leaving Christianity turning to paganism
A growing number of Britons who leave Christianity are turning to paganism or other forms of spiritualism instead of converting to other major religions, a new study has found.  @ChristianPost_com
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Hobby Lobby CEO David Green pledges $7M to help rebuild fire-ravaged historic First Baptist Dallas
Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green has donated $7 million to help rebuild the historic sanctuary of First Baptist Dallas. @ChristianPost_com
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Did India deny a visa to Franklin Graham ahead of a crusade? Here's what we know
The Rev. Franklin Graham was recently unable to attend a Christian revival event in India due to a visa issue, with some alleging foul play.  @ChristianPost_com
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The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. -Proverbs 11:25 NLT

Pastors accuse PCA of 'demonizing' LGBTQ, sidelining women 'Spiritually abusive'
A petition within the Presbyterian Church in America went viral this week after accusing the denomination of being abusive, "white and male-dominant," demonizing toward the LGBTQ community and other grievances. @ChristianPost_com
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Lutheran group leading Somali outreach in Minnesota warns against sharing the Gospel 'unless a person is dying'
As the Trump administration prepares to deploy 100 ICE agents to Minnesota, home to an estimated 87,000 people with Somali ties, Lutheran church leaders are pushing back against federal immigration enforcement actions with evangelism. @ChristianPost_com
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The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade. -Psalms 121:5 NLT

'None of the government's business' what pastors preach on Sundays, Robert Jeffress tells DOJ religious liberty panel
It’s “none of the government’s business” to regulate the content of sermons that pastors preach from the pulpit, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas told a White House religious liberty panel Wednesday. @ChristianPost_com
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Grace Community Church mourns murder of member, celebrated Christian singer Jubilant Sykes
Grace Community Church is mourning the loss of its longtime member of the church’s music ministry, Grammy-nominated gospel and opera singer, Jubilant Sykes. He was found stabbed to death in his home by police who arrested his son. @ChristianPost_com
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See, God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. -Isaiah 12:2 NLT

'None of the government's business' what pastors preach on Sundays, Robert Jeffress tells DOJ religious liberty panel
It’s “none of the government’s business” to regulate the content of sermons that pastors preach from the pulpit, Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Dallas told a White House religious liberty panel Wednesday. @ChristianPost_com
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Fla. sues WPATH, other groups for pushing body mutilating trans surgeries for kids
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a complaint against three professional groups, alleging they mislead the public regarding transgender procedures for minors. @ChristianPost_com
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ACNA inquiry board finds Archbishop Steve Wood should be put on trial for allegedly violating vows, sexual immorality
The head of the Anglican Church in North America should be put on trial for allegedly violating ordination vows and for sexual immorality, a denominational investigative body has concluded. @ChristianPost_com
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And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. -John 8:32 NLT

World Vision distributes toys to children in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa
World Vision is distributing toys to children in Jamaica whose lives have been affected by Hurricane Melissa, as the long road to recovery on the hard-hit island nation continues.  @ChristianPost_com
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Trump's week in review White House defends Marty Makary, DOJ sues Minneapolis Public Schools
The Trump administration this week took additional actions to combat religious and racial discrimination and announced new updates in its ongoing efforts to secure the U.S. border. @ChristianPost_com
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