Nicola Menzie

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  Apr 29, 2014

  'The Rob Bell Show' Starts Taping for Oprah Winfrey Network

  Rob Bell, described as a pastor, author and spiritual leader, has invited supporters to attend the first tapings of his new show picked up by OWN, or The Oprah Winfrey Network.

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  Apr 25, 2014

  Pastor Wilfredo De Jesus, Filmmaker Tyler Perry, GE CEO Among 2014 Global Leadership Summit's Lineup

  The Global Leadership Summit, a two-day event telecast live from Willow Creek Community Church, has announced the lineup of influential leaders among its 2014 faculty, including "Time 100" pastor Wilfredo De Jesus, Hollywood filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry and the CEO of General Electric.

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  Apr 24, 2014

  Theologians Challenge Bart Ehrman's Scholarship in 'How Jesus Became God' With Book on 'How God Became Jesus'

  Bart Ehrman, prolific author, New Testament scholar and former evangelical Christian, says it took him eight years to research and complete his new book, "How Jesus Became God: The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee." Yet, a group of fellow scholars claim in their own response book, "How God Became Jesus," that the Christian-turned-agnostic's scholarship on Jesus' divinity leaves much to be desired.

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  Apr 24, 2014

  Megachurch Pastor and Bestselling Author John Ortberg on Why Your Soul Is 'Kind of Like a Car'

  The soul, the only aspect of a human being the Bible says is eternal, is like a car, according to megachurch pastor and award-winning author John Ortberg. "If you want to care for your car, you kind of have to know what the parts do, what the carburetor does, what the fan belt does — somebody's gotta know that if they want to care for it."

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  Apr 23, 2014

  Would You Recognize Your Own Mother if She Was Homeless and Living on the Street?

  In a provoking new video meant to draw awareness to the growing plight of homelessness in New York City, the nation's first-ever rescue mission documents how it carried out an elaborate undercover scheme to see if people would recognize their own family members if they were homeless and living on the streets.

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  Apr 23, 2014

  Pastor and Singer Donnie McClurkin Says God Used Music to Free Him From Bondage of Shame

  In a heart-stirring testimony, Pastor Donnie McClurkin credited his God-given musical talents and the prayer of an influential gospel singer in helping him to get free from the shame and sense of inferiority he had been experiencing at just 11 years old.

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  Apr 22, 2014

  Nick Vujicic Kicks Off '10,000 Hugs Stand Strong Tour' in NYC's Times Square (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

  Evangelist Nick Vujicic recently was in New York City to mark the release of his new book, "Stand Strong" with a hugging campaign in Times Square. Admirers from as far away as Chile and Australia lined up last week to hug and take photos with Vujicic, who has inspired millions around the globe with his story of overcoming physical limitations (without limbs) and bullying.

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  Apr 21, 2014

  Meb Keflezighi, Deeply Religious Christian, Becomes First American in 30 Years to Win Boston Marathon

  Mebrahtom "Meb" Keflezighi, the first man among more than 35,000 runners competing in Monday's Boston Marathon to cross the finish line, was also being celebrated because he is the first American to claim the top spot in more than 30 years.

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  Apr 20, 2014

  Nick Vujicic, Limbless Evangelist, Tells Teens to 'Stand Strong' in Face of Bullying in New Book

  Nick Vujicic, a Christian evangelist born without limbs who has inspired millions around the globe with his story of faith and perseverance, is using his new book, "Stand Strong," to speak to the 3.2 million U.S. teens, and countless others around the globe, who say they have been bullied.

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  Apr 18, 2014

  Bill Gothard Denies 'Sexual Intent' in Hugs, Foot Contact With Young Ladies in Statement Following Resignation

  Bill Gothard, an influential conservative Christian leader in the homeschooling movement, has released a statement denying allegations that he sexually harassed women and teen girls. He insists in the statement that his behavior toward those whom he favored, such as holding hands or touching the feet or hair of young ladies, was never carried out "immorally or with sexual intent."