The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God." -Luke 1:35 NLT

Maine church sues UMC, claims denomination is wrongfully trying to take over property
A small Maine congregation is suing a regional body of The United Methodist Church, claiming that the mainline denomination is trying to take over its property. @ChristianPost_com
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Tucker Carlson crowned 2025 'Antisemite of the Year' by watchdog group
A watchdog group declared that media personality Tucker Carlson is the 2025 "Antisemite of the Year," highlighting the political commentator’s false statements about Israel and platforming of individuals who are infamous for spreading Jew hatred. @ChristianPost_com
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Ben Sasse reveals terminal cancer, points to faith in Christ 'A real Deliverer'
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., revealed Tuesday that he has Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and expects to die soon, but expressed hope in Jesus Christ and the hope of Heaven amid his suffering. @ChristianPost_com
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Nigerian Christian sentenced to death by hanging granted full pardon after pressure from US lawmaker
A Nigerian Christian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a Fulani radical in self-defense following an attack on his farm has been released from prison after Adamawa state Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri issued a full pardon following pressure from a U.S. congressman.  @ChristianPost_com
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Nigerian Christian sentenced to death by hanging granted full pardon after pressure from US lawmaker
A Nigerian Christian farmer who was sentenced to death after killing a Fulani radical in self-defense following an attack on his farm has been released from prison after Adamawa state Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri issued a full pardon following pressure from a U.S. congressman.  @ChristianPost_com
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California can't allow schools to hide gender identity of kids from their parents, judge rules
California public schools cannot deny parents information about the preferred gender identity of their children, a United States district court has ruled. @ChristianPost_com
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43 critically missing children rescued in time for Christmas
A multi-agency operation led to the recovery of over 40 critically missing children who were at risk of violence, sexual exploitation, substance abuse, domestic violence or criminal exposure, but will now be home safe in time for Christmas. @ChristianPost_com
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For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 NLT

Virginia ministry brings hope of Christmas to inmates, correctional staff facing holiday isolation
A Virginia-based ministry plans to deliver nearly 75,000 "Hope Packs" containing devotionals, hygiene items and the Gospel message to incarcerated people, correctional staff and inmates' families worldwide this year, expanding an effort to combat holiday isolation behind bars. @ChristianPost_com
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Good news of great joy: A Savior has been born!

Christians' Scripture engagement shows hunger for in-depth Bible reading study
One of the most-studied Bible verses of the year is from 2 Timothy in the New Testament, according to an analysis of millions of Bible study sessions that tracked how believers worldwide are engaging with Scripture.  @ChristianPost_com
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The Christian Post's top 10 news stories of 2025 (part 1)
This year was filled with unexpected plot twists, moments of celebration, and immense sorrow and tragedy. The following pages feature part 1 of our countdown for the top 10 news stories that shaped our world in 2025, as selected by the editors of The Christian Post. @ChristianPost_com
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US conducts 'powerful and deadly strike' against ISIS in Nigeria on Christmas Day
U.S. military forces conducted airstrikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, marking a symbolically timed military action in what President Donald Trump described as a "powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum." @ChristianPost_com
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If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. -Romans 10:9 NLT

‘Concerning’ US gov’t speaks out after Christian woman prosecuted in UK for silently praying
A British woman has been charged under a new U.K. law for silently praying outside an abortion clinic, prompting the United States government to call the case “concerning” and a threat to religious liberty. @ChristianPost_com
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The Christian Post's top 10 news stories of 2025 (part 2)
Here are CP's top 10 news stories of 2025, counting down from Nos. 5-1. @ChristianPost_com
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The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. -Psalm 32:8 NLT

10 notable Christian leaders, influencers who died in 2025
In a year marked by Donald Trump's return to the White House, peace efforts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe and economic uncertainty, the world also mourned the loss of several notable Christian leaders and public figures in 2025.
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‘Treated as a criminal’ Grandmother criminally charged for inviting people to chat outside hospital
A 75-year-old woman has been criminally charged in Glasgow for standing near a hospital with a sign inviting people to chat. She is accused of violating Scotland’s buffer zone law, which prohibits influencing behavior near abortion facilities. @ChristianPost_com
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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -Isaiah 40:31 NIV