Alex Murashko

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• Aug 6, 2013

  Lutheran Pastor Plans 'Surprise Church' to Combat Decline in Millennials Attendance

  A Lutheran pastor in Minnesota is planning to combat a decline in church attendance by millennials (young adults born after 1981) by opening a "groundbreaking surprise church" targeting the generation and set to open next year.

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  Aug 6, 2013

  Death of Pastor Samuel Lamb Leaves 'Hole in the Chinese Church,' Says Open Doors USA

  One of the most impactful leaders of China's house church movement, Pastor Samuel Lamb (also known as Samuel Lam), passed away last Saturday at the age of 88.

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  Aug 3, 2013

  Billy Graham: If Ever There Was a Time America Needed God's Intervention, It's Now

  In anticipation of a nationwide evangelism event this November to coincide with his 95th birthday, renowned preacher Billy Graham released a letter through his association this week in which he says that America needs a spiritual awakening more than ever before.

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  Aug 2, 2013

  US State Dept. to Close Embassies, Consulates in Muslim Countries on Sunday; Cite Unspecified Security Concerns

  The U.S. State Department plans to close embassies and consulates located in predominately Muslim countries on Sunday because of unspecified security concerns, officials announced Thursday.

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  Aug 2, 2013

  Aaron Hernandez Says God Has a Plan; Declares Innocence in Letter From Prison

  In a letter written from inside a correctional facility, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez who is accused of first-degree murder writes that God has a plan for him and that something positive will happen as the result of his circumstance.

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  Aug 1, 2013

  Religious Freedom Lawyers Say RI, Minn. Officials Don't Have to Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

  As gay couples made final preparations for marriages to be held on Thursday in Rhode Island and Minnesota when the states become the 12th and 13th in the U.S., along with the District of Columbia, to allow same-sex marriage, a religious liberty law group advised officials that they do not have to personally issue marriage licenses to same-sex applicants.

• Jul 31, 2013

  Music Alleviates 'Poverty of the Soul' Says Christian Group Giving Instruments to Poor

  A Nashville-based Christian organization that equips orphans and impoverished aspiring musicians in the developing world with quality instruments says the gift of music alleviates "poverty of the soul."

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  Jul 31, 2013

  Will Talking About Biblical Marriage Soon Be Classified as Hate Speech?

  A growing number of Christians, and especially religious liberty advocates, are voicing serious concern that publicly expressing the biblical belief that marriage is defined as being between one man and one woman will be classified as "hate speech."

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  Jul 30, 2013

  For Tim Tebow, It's a New Team, New Season But Same Sports Media Drama

  For Tim Tebow it's a new team and a new season but the same drama when it comes to NFL analysts scrutinizing his every move – this time with the New England Patriots during training camp.

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  Jul 30, 2013

  Mark Driscoll Announces Plans to Launch Mars Hill Church Phoenix

  Seattle-based Mars Hill Church pastor Mark Driscoll announced plans for a 15th regional church in Phoenix to be launched to the sometime in late January or early February of next year.