Inside: Tony Perkins says Mike Johnson rose to power through prayer, Check out these films for Reformation Day
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10/31/2023
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The Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty and the Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team of the Religious Freedom Institute have filed a legal brief expressing concern about a Michigan law that might be used to force Christian Healthcare Centers, Inc., to hire people outside of their faith. CHC filed suit against Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other officials in 2022 partially in response to a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that determined the state's ban on discrimination includes sexual orientation. Full Story.
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U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan shared during an interview with CBS that Hamas is preventing hundreds of Americans from leaving Gaza. According to Sullivan, the Biden administration is "trying to work through" the terrorist group's series of demands "to create a circumstance" where the Americans can get out. Read more.
More than 1,000 people attended a vigil on Sunday to mourn the 16 adult men, two women and the 14-year-old boy who were killed by Robert Card in a shooting spree in Lewiston, Maine, last week. "Remember to seek healing over relief. Relief is temporary. Healing is permanent. Pain is temporary," stated Pastor Gary Bragg of the Southern Baptist Church in Lewiston. Read more.
Pastor Brian E. Bartlett Sr. of Lake Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Tennessee died in a one-vehicle automobile accident on Saturday. Bartlett is remembered as a beloved community member who loved his church, with Pastor Reginald Boyce Sr. of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church of Memphis telling Action News 5 that Bartlett was "someone that was real, someone that was authentic." Read more.
International House of Prayer Kansas City founder Mike Bickle has stepped away from public ministry in response to an investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct made by multiple women. A founding member, former executive leadership team member, and former pastor of Forerunner Church said in a statement that they confronted ministry leaders with credible allegations that span "several decades." They also accused Bickle of trying to intimidate, manipulate and discredit his victims. Read more.
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Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., announced his candidacy for president last week and took to social media to declare that his campaign will focus on the economy and improving affordability for the middle class. Phillips' announcement comes as President Joe Biden's approval ratings continue to struggle, with just 40.7% of voters approving of his job performance. Click here to learn five details about Rep. Phillips.
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins says Mike Johnson's unlikely rise to power as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives came after prayer. During an interview with CP, Perkins discusses Johnson's career, faith and their friendship. "His views are no surprise, it's what is outlined in Scripture," says Perkins. Read the interview now.
Even as Christmas cheer abounds, many of us relate to Charlie Brown, mourning the commercialization of Christmas and how little Christ seems to show up in most celebrations.
At least, that’s the way it is here in the U.S. As we lament how Americans have forgotten the reason for the season, some people have never heard the story of Christmas. Read More
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In reflecting on its importance in Church history, Dr. Robb Brunansky highlights five statements of the Reformation that provide a clear picture of the Gospel and help to strengthen our conviction in its truthfulness. First on the list: Sola Fide, meaning Faith Alone. Read the full list here.
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While Oct. 31 marks the secular holiday Halloween, it is also the anniversary of when German monk Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to a church door, starting the Protestant Reformation. From biopics on Luther to a PBS docudrama, check out these five films in honor of Reformation Day.

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