Gina Meeks
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Darlene Zschech Ends Chemo, Thanks Prayer Warriors, and Worships
Nearly five months ago, former Hillsong Church worship pastor Darlene Zschech announced that she had breast cancer and would undergo chemotherapy. Now the popular singer and songwriter is thanking prayer warriors for their efforts during the battle. Zschech announced she has officially finished her last round of chemo and says hallelujah is the best word to…
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Dutch Sheets Resigns From Christ for the Nations, Cites Limited Window for Change in US
Best-selling author Dutch Sheets announced Wednesday he will be leaving Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI), where he returned to his alma mater in 2012 to serve as executive director. His resignation becomes effective at the end of May as the school’s spring term concludes. During his tenure at CFNI, Sheets continued to minister and…
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John Paul Jackson Vows to Fight Aggressive Cancer With Prayer
John Paul Jackson, perhaps best known for his prophetic dream interpretations, has been diagnosed with cancer. Doctors found a large, aggressive cancerous growth in his leg that needs immediate treatment. “I have said on many occasions that I do not always understand God’s ways, especially in the heat of a test, but I do always…
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Megachurch Founder Admits Infidelity, Resigns
The Rev. Mark Crow, founder of the multisite Victory Church in Oklahoma, resigned Tuesday “after confessing to marital unfaithfulness,” said Executive Pastor Dale Swanson in a statement. “The Victory Church family and staff are praying for Mark, that the same grace we all experience and draw comfort from in our own spiritual journey, will be…
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How to Pray for US on National Day of Prayer
This year’s National Day of Prayer Honorary Chairman, Anne Graham Lotz, penned a prayer that calls on the Lord to forgive our sins and heal our land. Lotz is an evangelist, author and speaker, as well as founder and president of AnGeL Ministries in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is the daughter of Billy Graham, who, along…
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Are the Blood Moons Prophesying Jesus’ Return?
As many are speculating over last week’s blood moon and its significance, Jim Denison, founder of the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture, is asking the question, “Will Jesus return in the next 18 months?” Last week’s lunar eclipse, more commonly known as a “blood moon,” is the first of four to come in the…
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Spirit-Empowered Believers Praying for Second Pentecostal Outpouring
Could the world experience a second Pentecost? That’s the hope of a global movement called Empowered 21, with organizers setting their sights on Jerusalem, where the first Pentecost took place. Recently, Christian leaders came from around the world to Jerusalem to worship, pray and plan for what they call E21. “It’s amazing to see how…
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‘God’s Not Dead’ Star Speaks Out Against Hollywood’s Christian Stigma
Actor Kevin Sorbo has some harsh words for comedian Bill Maher, who recently called God a “psychotic mass murderer” while discussing the upcoming film Noah. “All I can do is feel sad for the guy because I think he’s a very angry, lonely man,” Sorbo said in an interview with Newsmax to promote his new…
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Disturbing Entertainment Can Give Demons ‘Permission’ to Haunt, Says Pat Robertson
Christian Broadcasting Network founder Pat Robertson said on Tuesday that watching X-rated movies or horror series can give demons “permission” to haunt the viewer. A viewer named Michelle wrote in to The 700 Club asking about the connection between demon possession and disturbing entertainment. “I was watching a horror movie the other day on the…
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Delivered From Transexual Life, AG Missionary Shares God’s Love With LGBT Community
For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual (LGBT) advocates, people are either allies who support the LGBT agenda or enemies who oppose them. There is no alternative. But recently, Assemblies of God U.S. missionary Linda Seiler, the Chi Alpha director at Purdue University, led the “Compassion Without Compromise” outreach at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, during which…
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Heaven Is for Real
Sony Pictures Christian audiences have another opportunity to see how Hollywood treats one of their best-selling books released in the last five years. With more than 8 million copies of the book sold since 2010, Heaven Is for Real—the movie—is set to release in theaters Easter weekend. The book, written by Todd Burpo and Lynn…
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Jesus Movement Icon Ann Kiemel Loses Cancer Battle
Ann Kiemel, an iconic figure in the Jesus Movement days, has gone home to be with the Lord. She died on Saturday after a battle with cancer. “Ann was embraced by a merciful God early this morning,” reads a post on her Facebook page. “Please continue to pray for Ann’s family as they make decisions and grieve this loss.”…
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Darlene Zschech Finishes First Round of Chemo to Treat Breast Cancer
Darlene Zschech, the former Hillsong worship leader who is battling breast cancer, posted an update Friday, saying she has finished her first round of chemo and has five to go. “I am coming to the end of round one of chemo (I have 5 to go) and all I can say is, ‘Grace, grace and…
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Justin Bieber Seeks Spiritual Cleansing, Baptism in New York
Justin Bieber, who has found himself in legal troubles multiple times in the last few weeks, sought spiritual help Saturday night. According to the New York Post’s Page Six, the pop star was on the hunt for a private pool in Manhattan so he could get baptized with Hillsong NYC. Bieber was reportedly in New…
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Why Did Christian Artist Natalie Grant Leave the Grammys Early?
Award-winning Christian music artist Natalie Grant left the Grammy Awards early on Sunday but has not said why. “We left the Grammy’s early. I’ve many thoughts about the show tonight, most of which are probably better left inside my head,” Grant wrote on her Facebook page Sunday night. “But I’ll say this: I’ve never been…
