Jessica Martinez

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  Jul 29, 2014

  Illinois Father Granted Custody After Children's Mother Engaged Them in Naked Pray Sessions With Pastor

  An Illinois appeals court granted a man custody of his two daughters whose mother was involved in church rituals where members would engage in naked prayer therapy sessions with their pastor.

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  Jul 29, 2014

  Dolly Parton: 'A Belief in God Is Essential' for My Successful Career, Keeping Humble Roots

  Country music star Dolly Parton credits her Christian faith instilled in her during childhood for her success and keeping her grounded.

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  Jul 25, 2014

  Not All Millennials Want a Trendy Church, Says Young Christian Author

  Millennials are not necessarily inclined to attend a church that mixes sacred tradition with secular trends, says Christian writer and author Andrea Palpant Dilley.

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  Jul 24, 2014

  Ma$e Leaves Atlanta Church to Focus on Rap Career Full Time

  Mason Betha, a multi-platinum selling rapper known as Ma$e, reportedly left his position as pastor of his multisite congregation, El Elyon International Church, to focus on his rap career full time.

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  Jul 24, 2014

  Newspaper Editor Fired for Criticizing Pro-Gay Bible Files Federal Complaint Against Former Employer

  A former Iowa newspaper editor filed a federal complaint against his former employer Wednesday, accusing the newspaper's owners of religious discrimination and retaliation after he was terminated for expressing his views on a pro-gay Bible made popular by LGBT activists on his personal blog.

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  Jul 24, 2014

  'I Am Second' Student Director Began Evangelizing in Hospital Waiting Rooms

  Evangelizing is not about methodology as much as it is about intentionality because there is always an opportunity to share the Gospel with people, says David Martin, Director of Student Initiatives for "I Am Second," a ministry that posts a series of web videos featuring notable personalities and their testimonies about God.

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  Jul 24, 2014

  Oklahoma Pastor's Wife Loses 165 lbs on ABC's 'Extreme Weight Loss' Show

  A pastor's wife from Tulsa, Oklahoma and former competitive gymnast revealed her new look after losing over half of her body weight on Tuesday night's episode of ABC's "Extreme Weight Loss."

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  Jul 24, 2014

  Selena Gomez's Former Disney Co-Star Says Catholic Faith Keeps Him From Falling Into Hollywood's Wildness

  Actor David Henrie, who appeared alongside Selena Gomez in the Disney Channel's "Wizards of Waverly Place," among other television shows, could have easily fallen into the out-of-control party lifestyle Hollywood is known for, but he credits his Catholic faith for giving him the strength to survive in Tinseltown with his moral values intact.

• Jul 23, 2014

  Former Pastor Kills Himself in Front of Deputy After Resisting Arrest for Alleged Child Sex Charges

  A former North Carolina pastor shot himself in the head Saturday moments after authorities appeared at his home with arrest warrants related to alleged child sex offenses.

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  Jul 22, 2014

  Candace Cameron Bure Says Biggest Challenge Is Being Criticized for Her Clothes, Modesty

  Actress Candace Cameron Bure admits that being an outspoken woman of faith has made her the target of criticism. And while she has been criticized for various reasons in the past, she says her critics are after her fashion choices and modesty this time.