Jessica Martinez

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  Jun 25, 2014

  Mike Huckabee to Host International Tour for Evangelical Pastors From Early Primary States

  Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is inviting pastors from early Republican primary states to join him on a 10-day tour through Europe to explore the places where former political and historical leaders thrived.

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  Jun 24, 2014

  Tattoo Artist in Bible Belt Says Cross, Bible Verse Body Art Popular; Pastors Also Among Clients

  A Georgia tattoo artist whose business is significantly comprised of creating faith-inspired tattoos says most of his Christian clients get body art as an extension of their faith.

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  Jun 24, 2014

  Megachurch Pastor Jentezen Franklin: Lucifer Had Same Worship Problem as Young Musicians Today

  Lucifer and young musicians share a similar problem when it comes to worshipping God through music, said Jentezen Franklin at The Vous Conference in Miami this past weekend.

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  Jun 21, 2014

  DC Mayor Asks Churches to Help End Homelessness in City in 'One Congregation, One Family' Campaign

  Washington D.C. Mayor Vince Gray rallied the support of churches to launch a faith-based approach initiative to end homelessness and housing instability in the District of Columbia, which has one of the largest homeless population in the nation.

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  Jun 20, 2014

  Nancy Pelosi: I Pray for Republicans, Have Sympathy for Eric Cantor

  Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi revealed that she prays for Republicans at least once a week and admits to having sympathy for Rep. Eric Cantor, who resigned as majority leader after a primary loss last week.

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  Jun 20, 2014

  Gov. Rick Perry Says He Doesn't 'Condemn' Gay Lifestyle, All Are God's Children

  Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who is an outspoken evangelical Christian, said he doesn't "condemn" the gay lifestyle and said "we're all children of God" in a recent interview where he tried to clarify a statement he made in which he compared homosexual temptation to alcoholism.

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  Jun 19, 2014

  Pastor's Wife on How to 'Pick Up' a Stripper, Ministry to Adult Entertainment Industry

  The desire of a Tennessee pastor's wife to feed the needy, including strippers throughout Nashville nightclubs, has grown into a full blown ministry that's also about spreading the Gospel as well.

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  Jun 19, 2014

  NFL Hall of Famer Says His Pastor and Deuteronomy Bible Verse Led Him to Choose Jersey No. 28

  NFL Hall of Famer and former New York Jets running back Curtis Martin has his pastor to thank for donning jersey No. 28 during his time with the Jets, which the team retired for him in 2012.

• Jun 13, 2014

  World Cup: 4 Million Bibles to Be Handed Out to Fans in Brazil

  The Brazilian Bible Society will distribute four million Bibles in an effort to reach the multitude of soccer fans that will trek to Brazil to attend the FIFA World Cup.

• Jun 13, 2014

  Struggling Christian Bookstores Need to Track with Culture, Tech to be Relevant, Says Retail Leader

  Christian bookstores need to adapt to new cultural and technological changes in the same way some churches are doing in order to stay relevant, says Curtis Riskey, president of The Association for Christian Retail.