Stephanie Samuel

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  Dec 22, 2014

  Rudy Giuliani Blames Anti-Police 'Propaganda' for 'Assassination' of 2 NYPD Officers

  Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani says anti-police propaganda is partly to blame for Saturday's ambush killing of two NYPD officers who were sitting in their patrol car.

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  Dec 22, 2014

  YouVersion Bible App Reveals Most Popular Verses of 2014; 'Do Not Conform to This World' Tops the List

  Bible app YouVersion released its list of the top 10 most bookmarked, highlighted and shared scriptures and topping the list for 2014 is Romans 12:2, a verse urging Christians to be non-conformists.

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  Dec 19, 2014

  Pro Golfer Bubba Watson Raps About God's Blessing in 'Bubbaclaus' Video

  Christian professional golfer Bubba Watson reminisces about Christmas memories and thanks God for his family in the goofy YouTube rap video "Bubbaclaus."

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  Dec 18, 2014

  Billy Graham's Focus on the Gospel Remains Strong at 96, Says Daughter

  Billy Graham is still focused on spreading the good news found in the Bible, says his daughter Anne Graham Lotz. "He is 96, he has not yet lost his focus on the gospel, reaching people for Christ," she described.

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  Dec 18, 2014

  NewSpring Megachurch Gives Over 7,000 New Balance Shoes to Underprivileged Students; Parents' Face 'Priceless'

  South Carolina megachurch NewSpring gave away over $215,000 worth of shoes and gift cards to students and teachers in underprivileged schools earlier this month. NewSpring Public Relations Director Suzanne Swift said the donations are a no-strings-attached way to show the community they care.

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  Dec 17, 2014

  John Piper to Young Believer: Be Confident That You Belong to God; Don't Count on Good Deeds

  Pastor John Piper told a young Christian wondering if her relationship with the Heavenly Father is healthy that God wants her to feel rest assured that she belongs to Him. Good deeds, he stressed, won't lead to acceptance from God.

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  Dec 16, 2014

  Drug Dealer, Pimp-Turned-Preacher: We Can't Wait for Racism to Go Away to Change Perception of Black Men

  Career criminal-turned-minister John Turnipseed said the image of African American men as violent troublemakers has to change so when incidents like Ferguson occur, the public will fight for them.

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  Dec 15, 2014

  SNL's Christmas Mass Skit Pokes Fun at Typical Churchgoers: Newly Minted Teen Atheist, Sweaty Palm Greeter (Video)

  A hilarious, and surprisingly inoffensive Saturday Night Live skit poking fun at characters one might meet at Christmas mass has "favorites" ranging from the friendly greeter with the oh-so-sweaty hands to the organist who can't quite find the right note.

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  Dec 13, 2014

  Jesus Selfie Ad Aims to Draw Millennials Back to Catholic Church in Brooklyn

  The Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn is trying to remind young adults who have strayed from the church or are seeking a place of worship that God is ever-present with a new advertising campaign portraying a woman taking a selfie with Jesus.

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  Dec 12, 2014

  Planned Parenthood Distributes 'Genderbread Person' Sex-Ed Leaflet in Schools; Teaches Students They Can Be 'Genderqueer,' 'Genderless' 'Two-Spirit'

  Acalanes High School in Lafayette, California, allowed Planned Parenthood employees to teach freshmen students sex education last month using a gingerbread man-like diagram of transgender expression and pamphlets asking students if they are ready for sex, according to the nonprofit law firm Pacific Justice League.