As fans mourn the loss of iconic comic Norm Macdonald, who died on Tuesday at the age of 61 after a 9-year cancer battle, a tweet he sent on Halloween day (and Reformation Day) in 2017 is getting some renewed attention.
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As Fans Mourn Comedian Norm Macdonald's Death, His 2017 Tweet About 'Christ' and 'Miracles' Is Getting Renewed Attention
Topics: Christianity
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Please Pray: Extremists Throw Burning Acid on Christian Teen and He's Reportedly Fighting for His Life
A Christian persecution watchdog is asking for prayer for a Christian teen from India who is reportedly in "very critical" condition after he survived an acid attack at the hands of extremists.
Topics: Christianity
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3 Absolutely Shocking Things the Majority of Self-Described Christians Believe
A shocking new survey reveals some truly surprising views among self-described Christians that are "not in harmony with biblical teachings" — ideas that actually run contrary to the Christian gospel.
Topics: Christianity
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Meet the Seattle Cop Who Fights Violent Crime on the Streets — and Preaches at the Pulpit Every Sunday
Noah Winningham is truly unique. He's a Seattle Police Officer and he's also the lead pastor of Sufficient Grace Church in East Puyallup, Washington, dividing his time between oft-times dangerous police work — and spreading the gospel.
Topics: Christianity News
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After Her Husband Was Murdered by Terrorists on 9/11, God Gave This Woman a Powerful Message About Evil to Share With Us All
Shelly Genovese Calhoun's reality was shattered on September 11, 2001, when her husband, Steve, was killed in the 9/11 terror attacks.
Topics: Christianity News
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Max Lucado Reveals Potentially Life-Threatening Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Diagnosis — Please Pray!
Celebrated author and pastor Max Lucado is asking for prayer after revealing that he was recently diagnosed with an ascending aortic aneurysm, a serious medical condition that can sometimes be life-threatening.
Topics: News
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'They Were Killing': Afghan Woman Who Escaped With Her Kids at the Last Minute Claims Taliban Are 'Worse' Than Ever
A woman who escaped Afghanistan as the Taliban took control claims that the militant group is "worse" than ever as she recounted purported killings and beatings that she witnessed before fleeing.
Topics: News
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VINDINATION AFTERSHOW: Do You Trust Doris? (CAUTION: Episode 2 Spoilers Ahead!)
Do you trust Doris? That's one of the key questions to emerge from episode two (season two) of "Vindication."
Pure Flix's Billy Hallowell and pastor and filmmaker Lucas Miles explore the themes, burning questions and other episodic elements on the second installment of the "VINDINATION Podcast Series!" Caution: spoilers ahead!
Listen to the podcast — and stream season two of "Vindication" right now on Pure Flix (new episodes release on Wednesdays):
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7 U.S. Soldiers Spontaneously Baptized in Makeshift tub After Chaplains Got Creative to Make It All Happen
Seven U.S. soldiers were recently spontaneously baptized in a makeshift tub, with the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division sharing touching photos of the faith professions on Facebook.
Topics: News
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'We Are...Praying': Afghan Christian Secretly Hiding From the Taliban Under Threat of Beheading Has a Message for the World
An Afghan Christian who has been in hiding since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan is pleading for Americans to pray for his fellow citizens and nation.
Topics: Christianity
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'Sharing the Love of Christ': NFL Star Makes Major Announcement About His Post-Retirement Plans
Super Bowl champ Stefen Wisniewski is retiring from his pro-football career and becoming a pastor.
Topics: Sports
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The Crowd Goes Wild When 96-Year-Old WWII Vet Sings the National Anthem Before Michigan Baseball Game
A Michigan crowd cheered after a 96-year-old World War II veteran stood and sang the national anthem at a recent baseball game, with the now-viral moment garnering millions of views.
Topics: Sports
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Please Pray and 'Ask God to Have Mercy': Afghans Flee as Taliban Retake Embattled Nation and Further Threaten Christian Minority
Uncertainty, pain and tragedy are raging in and around Afghanistan as the Taliban's quest to retake the embattled nation marches forward.
Topics: Prayer
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Justin Bieber Teams Up with Chandler Moore to Release Powerful Worship Video About God's Love
Pop star Justin Bieber teamed up with Chandler Moore of the Maverick City Music Collective on Wednesday to put out a touching gospel-themed video featuring the duo singing music about the Lord.
Topics: Music
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'God Bless You': Emotional Scene Erupts as Students Serenade Dying Navy Vet With 'Star-Spangled Banner' Inside Pizza Shop
A kind and simple gesture can go a long way. We can see this reality play out in a 2019 story about middle school students who delivered an impromptu performance of the national anthem to a dying veteran.
Topics: News
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'By the Grace of God': U.S. Olympian's Joy-Filled Comments About God and Country Spark Uplifting Internet Uproar
Tamyra Mensah-Stock won the Olympic gold medal in the women's 68-kilogram freestyle final on Tuesday, becoming only the second American woman ever to claim the top honor in Olympic wrestling.
