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Many Christians view Easter — the celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection — as the culmination of their community life, expressing the heart of their faith. But Baptists and other evangelicals often have omitted any intentional period of preparation for their holiest of days.

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True Love Waits commitments in Africa approach 1 million

February 24, 2011

author: brandon

The number of commitments by African youth to sexual purity through True Love Waits International stands at more than 959,000 since LifeWay Christian Resources launched its strategic initiative there in summer 2007.

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Third Day inspires audiences to action

February 24, 2011

author: brandon

For the Christian rock band Third Day, Move is more than just the title of their latest CD. It’s a call to action—to be the hands and feet of Christ, extend kindness and make a difference.

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Most Americans support upcoming congressional probe of Muslims

February 24, 2011

author: brandon

Americans haven’t heard much about congressional hearings on the radicalization of U.S. Muslims, but more than half think it’s a good idea, and nearly as many believe Muslims here haven’t done enough to fight extremists in their midst, according to a new poll.

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Do religious people make easy targets for scams?

February 24, 2011

author: brandon

Major frauds exposed by federal investigators in recent years have targeted Jehovah’s Witnesses, Baptists and other religious groups, from $190 million lost in a three-year scam promoted by a Christian radio host in Minnesota to an estimated $1.4 billion conned from thousands of Utah Mormons.

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TV jamming in Middle East affects Christian network

February 24, 2011

author: brandon

NICOSIA, Cyprus (ABP) – A satellite television network for and run by Christians in the Middle East said Feb. 24 that programming thought to have been blocked by Libya has been restored.

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To help in Middle East: Encourage U.S. to advocate for values

February 24, 2011

author: brandon

NORMAN, Okla. (ABP) -- As the Middle East writhes in birth pains to deliver something yet undefined, a scholar who specializes in faith and global politics says Christians in America can support the progress toward freedom by encouraging their own government to speak boldly on

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SBC Executive Committee decides not to oust Alliance churches

February 23, 2011

author: brandon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) –Membership in a group that welcomes and affirms gays does not automatically disqualify a church from participation in the Southern Baptist Convention, the SBC Executive Committee decided Feb. 22.

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SBC Executive Committee proposes funding cut

February 23, 2011

author: brandon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (ABP) -- The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention will ask messengers at this year's annual meeting to reduce its own share of the Cooperative Program unified budget by two-tenths of a percent in the first step of a seven-year process proposed

Spiritual preparation for Easter not just a ‘Catholic thing’

True Love Waits commitments in Africa approach 1 million

Third Day inspires audiences to action

Most Americans support upcoming congressional probe of Muslims

Do religious people make easy targets for scams?

TV jamming in Middle East affects Christian network

To help in Middle East: Encourage U.S. to advocate for values

SBC Executive Committee decides not to oust Alliance churches

SBC Executive Committee proposes funding cut

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