Alex Murashko

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  Jul 12, 2013

  Darryl Strawberry Goes Public as Ordained Minister; No Longer Interested in Baseball Past

  Former Major League Baseball All-Star, Darryl Strawberry, whose legendary play on the field was coupled with a well-chronicled battle with addiction and legal problems in his personal life, said he is no longer the man he was before and that his top priority is leading people to Jesus Christ. He is now an ordained minister leading a wide-ranging ministry, including Christian-based recovery programs.

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  Jul 10, 2013

  US Military Chaplains Launch Campaign to Protect Religious Liberty Within Armed Forces

  A group of military chaplains concerned about the loss of religious freedom within the armed forces is embarking on a campaign to provide resources for military personnel in order to ensure their rights are protected, the group announced Tuesday.

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  Jul 10, 2013

  New TV Show Kicks Off With Series on 'Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus'

  A new television show that will premiere Wednesday evening began with a provocative series about "Answering Jewish Objections to Jesus" that aims to strengthen the faith of believers and challenge the skepticism of atheists and Jewish cynics, say promoters of the program.

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  Jul 9, 2013

  Open Doors USA New President: Biggest Challenge Is Helping American Church Understand Persecution Globally

  Open Doors USA announced Monday that Dr. David Curry has been appointed the new president and CEO of the international ministry that supports and strengthens persecuted Christians in some of the most dangerous countries in the world.

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  Jul 9, 2013

  Bible App Hits 100 Million Downloads; Innovative Pastor Hopes It Surpasses Facebook, Twitter, Instagram in Popularity

  As Christians and tech fans alike watched the YouVersion Bible App hit the 100 million downloads milestone Sunday evening, the pastor who came up with the idea of using technology to make the Bible more accessible on smart phones and tablets said he hopes it will surpass the popularity of other top rated apps in the field.

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  Jul 9, 2013

  YouVersion Bible App Tops 100 Million Downloads; Releases Series of Infographics

  YouVersion Bible App hit the 100 million downloads mark Sunday evening. The ministry organization released a series of infographics to help commemorate the milestone.

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  Jul 6, 2013

  Former 'New Ager' Classic Rock Radio Talk Show Host No Longer Hangs Up on Christians

  Working as a phone call screener and talk show host for one of the most listened to rock 'n' roll stations in Southern California for more than 20 years, Frank Sontag confesses that as a "new ager" and someone who had not yet accepted Jesus Christ he didn't really want to hear what Christians, who called into the station to talk about the Gospel, had to say – he hung up on them.

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  Jul 4, 2013

  Survey: Religious Americans More Patriotic Than Non-Religious

  Although a new survey suggests that evangelical Christians are more patriotic than most other religious and non-religious groups, the president of the Institute on Religion and Democracy nevertheless reminds believers they should celebrate the 4th of July with zest.

• Jul 4, 2013

  Calif. Lawmakers Pass Transgender Bill Allowing K-12 Students Choice of Bathroom, Sports Team

  The state Senate in California approved a bill Wednesday that would allow transgender students K-12 access to public school bathrooms based on their chosen gender identity and to play on their school's one-sex sports team of choice. The bill, which already passed in the state Assembly last May, passed by a 21-9 vote and now goes to the governor.

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  Jul 3, 2013

  Albert Pujols 'I Am Second' Video Debuts Inside Angel Stadium

  Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols took a timeout Tuesday afternoon from preparing for a significant moment in his illustrious career – facing his old teammates with the St. Louis Cardinals – to talk about what he considers his top priority.