People around the world were captivated by the story of a little boy named Colton Burpo who claims to have visited heaven during a near-death experience — a story that was told in the feature film, "Heaven Is For Real."Burpo, who is from Imperial, Nebraska, saw his story spread like wildfire after his dad, Todd Burpo, wrote a bestselling book by the same name. The book told the story behind the family's fascinating spiritual experience.
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He Claims He Nearly Died & Visited Heaven. Where Is Colton Burpo Now?
Topics: Christianity
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Martin Luther and The Spiritual History Behind the Christmas Tree
Dr. Jim Denison, co-founder of the Denison Forum, a non-profit, Christian media group, is diving into the real history behind Santa, wreaths, trees and many of the other elements included in traditional Christmas celebrations.
Topics: Christmas
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Ex-Atheist C.S. Lewis Was Once a ‘Vigorous Debunker of Christianity.’ Actor Reveals What Imploded That Worldview
Legendary Christian writer and thinker C.S. Lewis went from “vigorous debunker of Christianity” to one of history’s most transformative and apologetic faith voices.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Missy Robertson Shares Remarkable Miracle Story About Refugees’ Baby That Left Her in Awe
“Duck Dynasty” star Missy Robertson and her husband, Jase, recently embarked on an eye-opening journey to Greece, where they were deeply moved after spending time with refugees from Afghanistan and Iran.
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'The Bible...Is Truth': Inside Actress Candace Cameron Bure's Faith
Actress Candace Cameron Bure shared details of her faith and Hollywood career in an interview with Fox News, affirming that the Bible is "truth" and that her faith is her "foundation."
Topics: News
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Helping Others: 13 Bible Scriptures On Giving
The Bible very clearly encourages Christians to be kind and generous, with numerous Scriptures on giving to set the standard for helping others. These verses range from Old Testament proclamations about tithing to verses in the Bible about giving more generally. Jesus’ command to “love God” and “love others” drives these mandates, and sets the tone for giving.
Topics: Giving Back
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'It's Deadly and It Kills You': Ex-Medium Says She Was Possessed and Saw 'Shadow People' Until an Exorcism Saved Her Life
“The fear was overwhelming.” This is just one of the ways in which ex-medium Ivani Greppi described her childhood — a Brazilian upbringing that was deeply steeped in the occult.
Topics: End Times
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'God Protected Me': Pastor Escapes Just Moments Before Deadly Flames Take Over (Plus: Firefighters Save His Most Prized Possession)
A California pastor is thanking God for protecting him after he escaped his home just moments before a blazing inferno caused his roof to collapse.
Topics: News
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Urgent Prayer: 17 U.S. and Canadian Christian Missionaries Taken Hostage in Haiti — and Their Lives Could Be in Serious Danger
A group of 17 missionaries from the U.S. and Canada were captured in Haiti on Saturday, sparking a frenzy of international headlines and calls for "urgent prayer."
Topics: News
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See the Shocking Response When Americans Were Asked If Society Is 'Better Off' When More People Are Married
A recent survey has found that fewer Americans are seeing marriage as essential to building strong families, with only 45 percent agreeing that society is in a better place when more people are wed.
Topics: Romance
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Pray: Christian Teen Dies 46 Days After Extremists Threw Burning Acid on Him
Nitish Kumar, the 16-year-old from India who was badly burned by extremists and was in "very critical" condition for weeks, has died.
Topics: News
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Louie Giglio Dismantles the 'Big Lie' Satan Sells Humans in the Midst of Spiritual Battle
Pastor and author Louie Giglio is revealing the nine words that have truly transformed his life: "Don’t give the enemy a seat at your table.”
Topics: Christianity
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Did Archaeologists Just Discover Evidence of Sodom and Gomorrah's Biblical Destruction?
Has the biblical city of Sodom been located — and is science substantiating what the Bible recounts about that city's destruction? These are just two of the questions emerging in the wake of a new study that potentially casts fascinating light on the cataclysmic event.
Topics: Bible Story
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Denzel Washington Drops Some Powerful Advice For Men Looking For Success: 'PLEASING IN GOD'S SIGHT'
Actor Denzel Washington recently offered some life advice to men on the search for success: seek God.
Topics: Christianity
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The Powerful Moment Teen Football Players Led Prayer After Coaches and School Staff Were Banned From Doing So
A Tennessee high school football player who led his team and community in prayer after coaches and school staff were banned from doing so is speaking out about why he took a stand.
Topics: Christianity Sports
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Actor Denzel Washington Reveals the Message God Keeps Giving Him During Prayer
Actor Denzel Washington is on a mission to spread the gospel, revealing in a recent interview that he believes the Lord has been delivering a special message to him.
