Nicola Menzie

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  Jun 22, 2014

  Baylor University's Isaiah Austin's NBA Career Derailed Due to Rare Genetic Disorder; 2014 Draft Hopeful Says 'God Is Still Great'

  Isaiah Austin, of the Baylor University Bears, revealed Sunday that due to being diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects various parts of the body, he has no choice but to end his professional basketball career. The news comes just days before the 2014 NBA Draft, where he was expected to be a late first-round pick.

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  Jun 20, 2014

  Pastor Tony Evans on 5 Things Christians Can Do Now to Keep Their Faith From Dying

  Research has shown over the last few years an increase in the number of atheists as well as an increase in the number of religiously-unaffiliated Americans, a sign to some that Christianity is on the decline. However, others argue that the number of convictional Christians, compared to the number of cultural Christians, remains stable. But how long will that stability last? And how can Christians remain relevant and authentic witnesses in an ever-increasing post-Christian America?

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  Jun 19, 2014

  Bill Gothard Cleared of 'Criminal Activity' But Chastised for 'Lack of Discretion' After Sexual Harassment Claims

  The conservative Christian organization from which founder Bill Gothard resigned four months ago amid allegations of sexual harassment has revealed in a contested statement that it has found no criminal activity but will maintain its ban against Gothard's participation in the nonprofit. Gothard, meanwhile, insists his "intent was never to harass" alleged victims.

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  Jun 16, 2014

  Evangelist Benny Hinn, Citing Financial Teacher Todd Coontz, Asks Supporters to Donate $1,000 in 'Higher Seed-Level Giving'

  Benny Hinn, Christian faith-healing evangelist, has asked supporters to step up to "higher seed-level giving" by donating $1,000 to his ministry, with the suggestion that they would enter a "new dimension of favor and increase" like he did after trying out financial teacher Todd Coontz's "thousand-dollar principle."

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  Jun 15, 2014

  Texas Megachurch Promises 100 Percent Refund in Tithe Challenge if 'God Doesn't Hold True to His Promise of Blessings'

  Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, led by Pastor Ed Young, has launched a 90-Day Challenge, encouraging members of the multi-campus megachurch to put God to the test by "bringing (their) tithes and offerings to the House."

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  Jun 15, 2014

  'The New Black' Documentary Examines 'Homophobia' in and 'Exploitation' of the Black Church Amid Gay Marriage Movement

  A documentary being broadcast by PBS titled, "The New Black," examines how the Christian right capitalizes on "homophobia in the black community's institutional pillar — the black church" in order to "pursue an anti-gay political agenda."

• Jun 12, 2014

  Pastor Andrae Crouch, Gospel Industry Veteran and CCM Pioneer, Facing 'Serious Health Challenges'

  Andrae Crouch, award-winning gospel artist and Contemporary Christian Music pioneer, has been facing serious health issues, according to family members, who have asked fans to send in words of encouragement and appreciation for the California pastor and music legend.

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  Jun 12, 2014

  Director: 'Believe Me,' Religious Parody About College Students Conning Christians, Is Not a 'Christian Movie'

  The director and co-writer of the upcoming religious parody, "Believe Me," says that although his project takes a hard look "at the power of platforms, particularly among today's young Christians," he does not want to label the film as a "Christian movie."

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  Jun 11, 2014

  Dr. Henry Cloud on Why You Need to Wake Up and 'Repent' of These 10 Patterns Causing You Pain and Holding You Back

  "Insanity" is popularly defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Yet, people have a tendency to do just that, whether it is with relationships, jobs, or destructive behavior. "Sanity" does not come, however, by simply dropping bad habits and relationships, or swearing off certain behaviors. As Dr. Henry Cloud puts it, one has to take off the old and put on the new.

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  Jun 9, 2014

  Joel Osteen, Carl Lentz, Hezekiah Walker, AR Bernard Make Tag Team Faith Declarations at 'America's Night of Hope' in NYC

  Joel Osteen invited more than a dozen area pastors, such as A.R. Bernard, Carl Lentz and Hezekiah Walker, to join him on stage to declare God's blessings over the thousands in attendance this weekend at his "America's Night of Hope" event at Yankee Stadium in New York City.