Stephanie Samuel

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  Jan 6, 2015

  Francis Chan: I'd Rather My Children Love Jesus More Than Me; Parents Too Focused on Children's Happiness

  Pastor and bestselling author Francis Chan said in an interview on the Ask Pastor John podcast about his new book on marriage and family that his goal as a parent is not to raise children who love hanging out with him but rather are in love with God.

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  Jan 2, 2015

  John Piper: Christians Should Make New Year's Resolutions; God Wants to Fulfill Them

  Preacher and teacher John Piper asked, "Should we make resolutions? Should we do this?" in a recent video on the DesiringGod.org website.

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  Jan 1, 2015

  Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Shared Christ With Over 9 Million in 2014

  In a review of its 2014 efforts, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association reveals that it has shared the Gospel with close to 9.5 million people around the world through its outreaches. More than 1.6 million of those people have made a decision for Christ, reports the BGEA.

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  Dec 31, 2014

  Christian Golfer Bubba Watson in the Process of Adopting Second Child

  Over the Christmas holiday, Christian pro-golfer Bubba Watson announced that he and wife Angie Ball are in the process of adopting a daughter.

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  Dec 30, 2014

  $20,000 Stolen From a New York Church During Christmas Morning Service

  The staff and congregation at the Church of the Magdalene in New York's Pocantico Hills are stunned following The Christmas day robbery of $20,000 in offerings.

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  Dec 30, 2014

  Americans Rank Billy Graham Among World's 'Most Admired' Men for 58th Time

  Americans named Billy Graham the number four "Most Admired Man" in world of 2014 according to U.S. polling agency Gallup. The polling results mark the 58th time that the 96-year-old televangelist has received the distinction.

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  Dec 23, 2014

  Popular Keyword Searches on Bible Gateway: Love, Faith, Marriage, and Children

  Online scripture resource Bible Gateway says the website's most popular keyword searches include the terms "Love," "Faith," and "Peace."

• Dec 23, 2014

  Fuller Seminary Professor Stunned by Scott Adam\'s Death

  A Fuller Theological Seminary professor said he was shocked by news that his former student and friend, Scott Adam, was killed by Somali pirates who hijacked the Americans\' yacht.

• Dec 23, 2014

  Ex-Pastor Who Took Yearlong Break From Faith Asks 'Why Do I Need Religion to Love?' May Announce Atheism Soon

  Ryan Bell, an ex-pastor who quit his faith in God for a year following his resignation from the Hollywood Adventist Church and a divorce from his wife of 17 years, is set to decide New Year's Day whether he will remain a believer or become an atheist. While he has distanced himself from zealous atheists, Bell expressed a desire to be "good" without submitting to boundaries.

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  Dec 22, 2014

  Anonymous Good Samaritan Returns Lost Wallet, $305 Cash With Bible Verses

  A South Carolina man who lost his wallet with over $300 in cash inside thought his money was gone when he received a package with the wallet and a list of three Bible verses inside.