Jessica Martinez

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  Aug 5, 2014

  Israel Pulls Ground Troops From Gaza; Begins 72 Hour Ceasefire

  Israel withdrew its ground forces from Gaza Tuesday morning to start a 72-hour cease-fire mediated by Egypt, to engage in talks on ending a four-week conflict that has killed nearly 2,000 Palestinians and Israelis.

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  Aug 5, 2014

  South Carolina Megachurch Baptizes 733 Teens During Summer Youth Camp

  South Carolina-based NewSpring church, headed by Pastor Perry Noble, baptized 733 teenagers in Daytona Beach, Florida during their annual summer youth camp known as The Gauntlet, last week.

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  Aug 4, 2014

  Rick Warren Credits 'Jesus Model of Discipleship' for Saddleback's Growth; Says Large Crowds Don't Impress Him

  Having a large church does not matter unless people are being discipled and growing with a purpose, said Rick Warren during a Hispanic pastor's conference, LiderVision, in Los Angeles Friday.

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  Aug 2, 2014

  Diner Gets Discount at North Carolina Restaurant for Praying Over Meal

  A diner on business travel received a 15 percent discount on her check for simply praying over her meal at a Winston-Salem, North Carolina restaurant Wednesday.

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  Aug 1, 2014

  Obama Tells Israel-Supporting Heckler: 'I Believe In God, Thanks For The Prayer'

  President Obama had an exchange of words with a heckler who was shouting "Jesus is the Lord of Israel" during his speech in Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday.

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  Aug 1, 2014

  Rick Warren, Andy Stanley to Headline Major Hispanic Evangelical Leadership Conference

  Renowned Hispanic evangelical church leaders from Latin America and throughout the United States will trek to Los Angeles to partake in LiderVision Conference, considered to be the largest Spanish-speaking convergence movement, during a two-day event beginning August 1.

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  Aug 1, 2014

  Jennifer Hudson Says Faith Was 'Ultimate' Help While Grieving Death of Mother, Brother, Nephew

  Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson has experienced loss and gain through the murder of three family members and her rise to fame, but it is her faith that has made it possible to overcome her tumultuous life experiences she said.

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  Jul 31, 2014

  Grieving Pastor Parents Inherit Deceased Daughter's $200,000 School Loan Debt; Salaries Can't Even Cover Minimum Payments

  A California couple was forced to take on their daughter's school loan debt after she suddenly died in 2009, which have intensely strained their finances since their pastoral salaries are not able to cover minimum payments.

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  Jul 30, 2014

  Former Catholic Priest Ousted for Breaking Celibacy Vow Prefers Married Life, Fatherhood Over Priesthood

  A well-known former Roman Catholic priest, the Rev. Alberto Cutié, opened up to Oprah recently about his scandal five years ago, when he had a relationship with his future wife while still a priest.

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  Jul 29, 2014

  'When God Left the Building' Film Director: The American Church Is Dying

  A new documentary, "When God Left the Building," slated for release in August, will examine the decline of the American church and the overall deteriorating spiritual condition of the United States.