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Did Archaeologists Just Discover the Site of the Ethiopian Eunuch’s Baptism?
Israel archaeologists announced the discovery of a large pool and a fountain dating back 1,500 years at the site of an ancient church near Jerusalem. The discovery of the large pool at Ein Hanniya Park is getting a lot of attention. The site may be where the Ethiopian eunuch’s conversion as recorded in the New Testament took
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845,875 People Surrender to Christ During Reinhard Bonnke’s Farewell Crusade
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke’s ministry, Christ for All Nations (CfaN), says 845,875 Nigerians accepted Jesus Christ during his final farewell crusade held late last year in Nigeria. “These new converts are being ushered into the 8,000 participating churches, to be followed up and discipled into the kingdom of God,” the ministry website claimed. The 78-year-old Bonnke shared
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Porn Star Turned Pastor Issues Urgent Call to Prayer After Multiple Industry Deaths
A former porn star is responding to the recent deaths of five women in the industry. “Honestly, it’s shocking,” said Brittni De La Mora, who has filmed roughly 375 scenes in adult films. The five women died in just the last three months, some by drug overdose, others by suicide. Oliva Lua died on Jan.19 after
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Pastor, Gospel Singer Drops Dead During Performance
Shawn Jones, gospel singer and the founding pastor of the New Thing Empowerment Church in Auburn, Alabama, collapsed and died during a performance with his band recently in Pensacola, Florida. Jones was 32. The church and Jones’ supporters are holding The Shawn Jones Legacy Concert on Monday, Nov. 27, at 6:00 pm, as well as
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Neurologist Explains Why Giving Thanks Is Good for Your Brain and Your Health
The Bible is full of verses that highlight the importance of giving thanks every day, not just on Thanksgiving Day. Psalm 92:1 says, “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises unto Your name, O Most High.” And now health experts are saying the same thing, that being grateful is
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How Fast, Fake and Processed Foods are Killing Us
From the No. 1 New York Times best-selling author of Eat to Live and The End of Diabetes, comes an unflinching, provocative exploration of how our food is killing us and the ways in which we are unwitting participants in an unprecedented and exploding health crisis. It’s called Fast Food Genocide: How Processed Food is Killing Us and What
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Scientists Discover Direct Link Between Sugar and Cancer
Scientists in Belgium have found sugars can stimulate the growth of cancerous tumors. They believe certain types of sugar can essentially make cancer cells grow even faster, though they’re not sure why it happens. The scientists say the link between sugar and cancer has sweeping consequences and requires more research. They say the findings could help
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Hijacking Your Biblical Pursuit of Health?
If you drink or eat anything with artificial sweeteners, you might want to reconsider. New research shows they can hurt our brains and heart and, believe it or not, don’t even help us lose weight. Sadly, our country’s weight problem is only getting worse. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a staggering 71
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New Research Reveals Devastating Health Effects of Fatherless Homes
New research shows boys who suffer the loss of a father, such as through death, incarceration or divorce, have worse health than boys whose fathers live in the same home. There are some exceptions, however, such as boys with a sufficient household income after his parents’ divorce. The research was published in the medical journal Pediatrics and was
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Scientific Research Highlights Psalm 139’s Potent Truths
Researchers at a U.K. university say they’ve found evidence that unborn babies have a penchant for looking at and responding to faces—or at the least, light patterns that resemble the structure of the human face. Experts at Lancaster University in Lancaster, U.K., have found that babies respond to face-like shapes—light designs that resemble eyes and a nose. Meanwhile, researchers
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What Secret Did a Famous Gospel Artist Keep Hidden From Church?
Ironically, the same man who encouraged concertgoers with lyrics like “There’s healing for your sorrow / healing for your soul” says he felt like a fraud since those very words left him feeling unchanged. “They’re coming up to me saying, ‘Your song saved me from this’ or ‘Your song ministered to me,’ and I’d go
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The Silent Ache: Struggling With Infertility, Miscarriage
Infertility is an issue for many women, affecting nearly 7 million in the United States alone. It is a problem that may be caused by an underlying medical condition that damages the fallopian tubes, interferes with ovulation or causes hormonal complications. However, in some women, no medical explanation can be found. Many have gone through
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WATCH: How the Christian Can Overcome Depression
God’s plan is not for you to be depressed. He wants you to experience His joy no matter the circumstances of your life. Yet approximately 20 million people suffer from clinical depression, feeling hopeless, listless and stuck. The voice of depression says you cannot move out of the darkness blanketing your life. But nothing could
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Americans Flock to Megachurches, But There’s a Catch
A new study shows more people are attending megachurches in America than ever before. But there’s a catch: Attendance is down to once or twice a month. “The perfect consistency of attendance is no longer the norm,” Dr. Warren Bird, director of research at Leadership Network, said. Bird and and Scott Thumma, professor of sociology at
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How a Video Game Won 16,000 People to Christ
Millions of Americans spend time playing video games. Now a Christian company called Lightside is using the popularity of gaming to win people to Christ. “Through the course of making these games, we’ve had over 16,000 people come to Christ through our partnership with the Billy Graham Evangelical Association,” Lightside Games CEO Brent Dusing told CBN News.
