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An unfortunate mix-up put an embarrassing blemish on the 54th annual Fourth of July Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta, the world’s largest 10K.

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Most Floridians are familiar with Henry Flagler, the notable 19th-century American industrialist, but few outside of the state are aware of the feats he accomplished or the foundation of faith that fueled much of his direction and many of his decisions.

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Poverty can lead people to crime, to lose hope in life or give up on their dreams, but not Rehan Staton. His circumstances in life didn't prevent him from aiming high and reaching his goals.

Rehan endured a lot of hardships that may cripple many.

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The UK has an ageing population and it is estimated that by 2040, nearly one in seven people is projected to be aged 75. Senior living concepts are evolving to cater to the diverse needs of elderly people in Britain. #seniorliving

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A Missouri teenager walked 6 miles to attend his eighth-grade graduation and his drive to experience the commencement exercises secured his future.

Xavier Jones, 14 years old, didn't have a ride at that time, so he made a plan to make it to his

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Born in 1916, a local resident of Meridian, Mississippi celebrated another huge milestone in her life recently. Family and close friends surrounded Julia Mae Hunter-Rice as she turned 107 years old on June 2. #people

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Prominent Christian evangelist Pat Robertson died in his home in Virginia on June 8 at the age of 93. Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) and tried a run for president.

Robertson used cable television to push a conservative and

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A pet shelter worker in Georgia was browsing through truck listings when an idea for an ad campaign struck her. Never did she know that it would be viral and attract the attention of a lot of people.
Kayla Delcoure manages the social media page for

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The European Leadership Forum (ELF) brought over 750 evangelical leaders from Europe to Poland for an intense week of training. Sponsored by the Forum of Christian Leaders (FOCL), the exclusive event aims to gather spiritually mature evangelical

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Believers and faith leaders share tributes on social media following the death of renowned pastor Tim Keller. Keller passed away peacefully at his home in Manhattan on May 19 after a three-year fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 72. #ReasonforGod

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A recent study found that Americans who adhere to a religious faith are more likely to be pro-life.

Lifeway Research published a report in May showing the connection of a person's religious beliefs and practice in his/her views on abortion. #abortion

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Franklin Graham wrapped up his God Loves You Tour in Edenton, North Carolina in May 7 where more than 35,000 heard the best and the most meaningful message they'll ever hear: God loves you.

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Spurgeon College announced on May 15 that pastor and author Rick Warren is to become the school's first-ever honorary chancellor. In his new position, Warren will provide guest lectures in Spurgeon's online learning portals, reports Premier Christian

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A near tragedy providing an up-close encounter with firefighters gradually evolved into a different direction for pastor Frank Mercer’s ministry. The Fayetteville, Georgia, pastor served Rolling Hills Baptist Church at the time. #firerescue #firemen

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Armed Forces Day is this Saturday. Rachael M Colby interviewed people in the military and provided a plethora of information for us. #militaryappreciationmonth #armedforcesday #may #may20 #usa #onechristianvoice #onenation #indivisible

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When Queen Elizabeth was crowned in a ceremony that was a deeply symbolic church service in 1953, the UK was predominantly Christian and the majority of the population were active practitioners of the faith. #KingCharles #UKChristians

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Millions of Americans joined together to observe the National Day of Prayer on May 4. Christians met in churches, parks, courthouses, capitol buildings, schools, while many watched the broadcast in their homes to intercede for the healing of America,

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A priest from Michigan claims that he died and went to hell when he suffered a heart attack in 2016. In a series of TikTok videos that has now become viral, Fr. Gerald Johnson shares what he saw in the fiery pit. #afterlife #Christians

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A former NASA astronaut believes that the study of science and nature is in accordance to with what's written in the Bible. "Science does not contradict Christianity," Jeff Williams said at the opening of the new science exhibit at the Museum of the

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Pastor Steven Khoury leads an evangelical church in Bethlehem (Palestinian Authority) and has paid a price many times for both his faith and his public support of Israel. He’s been shot at, physicallyattacked, his family threatened, and his church

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