Sami K. Martin

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  Apr 17, 2015

  Megachurch Pastor Mark Smith Who Church Leaders Hired as 'God's Man' Quits After Just 18 Months

  Just 18 months ago, in an announcement that they had hired Mark Smith to be their new senior pastor, top officials at the First Baptist Jackson Church in Mississippi said they had fallen "in love" and described him as God's man and "God's will" for the job. In a surprising turn of events this week, however, Smith abruptly quit, declaring in his rejection of the job that he is not the man for their church.

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  Apr 17, 2015

  'Bringing Up Bates' Star Engaged After Strict Christian Courtship; Viewers to See Elaborate Surprise in Season 2 Premiere

  After a strict Christian courtship to prevent yielding to temptation, evangelical Christian reality star Michaela star of the UPtv series "Bringing Up Bates" got engaged to her boyfriend Brandon Keilen in a surprising and elaborate affair in Virginia Saturday.

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  Apr 16, 2015

  Bible Could Become State Book in Tennessee; 'I Hear Satan Snickering,' Says Opposition

  A bill to make the Bible Tennessee's state book passed through the House of Representatives on Wednesday, despite opposition from members of the House and the state's attorney general, and is expected to be put to a vote in the Senate on Thursday.

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  Apr 16, 2015

  Nigerian Schoolgirls Who Escaped From Boko Haram Offer Hope to Captives: 'Always Believe in God, That God Is There for You'

  One year after Islamic terrorist organization Boko Haram raided an all-girls school in Chibok, Nigeria, and took 200 young girls captive, three of them who managed to escape are now offering hope to the remaining captives, with a message that God is there for them.

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  Apr 15, 2015

  Christian Mother Delivers First All-Girl Quintuplets Born in US Since 1969 in 4 Minutes

  A Christian mother from Houston, Texas, made history last Wednesday when she became the first woman to give birth to a set of all-girl quintuplets in the United States since 1969 and she did it all in 4 minutes.

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  Apr 15, 2015

  After Traumatic Delivery, Christian Reality Star Jill Dillard Names Firstborn Child Israel David; Says Pain Was 'Worth All of It'

  Popular Christian reality TV personality Jill Dillard and her husband Derick finally welcomed their firstborn child, a son they named Israel David on April 6 after enduring a traumatic delivery she says was "worth all of it."

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  Apr 14, 2015

  Susan Sarandon's Nephew Blasts New Jersey Catholic School for Rehiring Teacher Who Made 'Anti-Gay' Comments on Facebook

  Actress Susan Sarandon's nephew made headlines when responding to a teacher's rehiring at a Catholic school in New Jersey after she was dismissed in March for posting a comment on Facebook that some perceived as anti-gay.

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  Apr 14, 2015

  'Bringing Up Bates' Stars Welcome New Child to the Family

  The Bates family, of UPtv's hit series "Bringing Up Bates," welcomed a new member to the family on Saturday, with the birth of their second grandchild.

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  Apr 13, 2015

  ISIS Threatens US in New Video: 'Today There Is No Safety for Any American on the Globe'

  ISIS has released a new propaganda video warning Americans that there is "no safety" for any citizen, and threatening another September 11-style attack.

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  Apr 13, 2015

  Duggar Son Officially Courting, Will Make Announcement During Tuesday's Episode

  A new Duggar has begun the process of courtship and could not be happier with what the Lord has in store for him.