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• Nov 16, 2013

  4 Things We Wouldn't Know If Jesus Hadn't Come, Christian Blogger Shares

  Jesus was to come into the world, and He did. But what if He hadn't? A Christian writer at the Desiring God ministry raises this "impossible" question, and also offers an answer, sharing four things we wouldn't have known had it not been for His coming.

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  Nov 16, 2013

  39 Democrats Defect, Vote for GOP Bill That Allows People to Keep Their Health Plan Until 2014

  Breaking the unity of President Obama's party, 39 House Democrats defected on Friday and voted for a Republican bill that would give health insurers the option of extending plans through 2014 irrespective of their compliance with standards set by Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

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  Nov 11, 2013

  King James Bible Kept John Piper From Getting 'Peoples'

  Preacher and author John Piper says he grew up reading the King James Bible, which is one reason why he could not grasp the meaning of the biblical word "peoples" in relation to missions for more than three decades.

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  Nov 11, 2013

  Sarah Palin Blasts 'War on Christmas,' 'Church of Government'

  In her speech at a fundraiser in Iowa this past weekend, 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin blasted secular groups for their opposition to nativity scenes during Christmas and the "scandals" of President Obama's administration, calling it "church of big government."

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  Nov 11, 2013

  All Day, All Night Freebies for Veterans, Troops on Veterans Day

  To honor the sacrifices and service of U.S. troops and veterans, many places across the nation are offering freebies to them on Monday, Veterans Day. The freebies range from food and drinks to haircuts and massage.

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  Nov 11, 2013

  Typhoon Haiyan Caused Damage 'Beyond Description,' 'Worse Than Hell' in Philippines; Now Hits Vietnam

  Authorities in the Philippines were counting bodies on Monday morning amid acute shortage of electricity, food, water and medicine for survivors, days after Super Typhoon Haiyan caused unprecedented devastation. The storm is now ripping through northeastern Vietnam.

• Nov 10, 2013

  Black Teens Can Have Lower Pregnancy Rate With Black Teachers, Study Shows

  The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy among developed nations, and its prevalence is even higher among black teens. But a new study has now found that African American students can have lower rates of teen pregnancy if they have black teachers.

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  Nov 10, 2013

  Sen. Ted Cruz Urges Obama to Renew Call for Saeed Abedini's Release

  Sen. Ted Cruz has sent a letter, signed by 23 senators, to President Barack Obama urging him to focus international attention on the detention of U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith. Abedini was moved to a more brutal prison this week.

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  Nov 10, 2013

  US Christian Groups Respond to Super Typhoon Haiyan; Over 10,000 Feared Killed, Millions Affected

  International Christian relief agencies based out of the United States are sending assistance to central and eastern Philippines, which was devastated by one of the strongest typhoons on record, Haiyan, that may have killed more than 10,000 people and affected more than 25 million others.

• Nov 9, 2013

  Detroit Churches Fight Rising Violence With 'Thou Shalt Not Kill' Message on Posters, Banners

  Fatal shootings have prompted church leaders in Detroit, Michigan, to come together and try to fight the incidents of deadly violence by reminding the community of the Sixth Commandment with "Thou Shalt Not Kill" posters and banners.