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Good afternoon! It's Friday, June 2, and today's headlines include research on counseling services in churches, Iowa banning LGBT instruction in elementary schools, and The Daily Wire's CEO apologizing for an article that criticized "The Chosen."
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Research from Barna Group shows that 52% of Christians think churches should offer care and counseling in their communities. Just 31% of pastors agree, compared to 38% of non-Christians and 48% of U.S. adults in
general. Results showed that most pastors (84%) believe their main roles are to tell others about Jesus, help Christians grow (75%), practically assist those in need (64%), provide hands-on help to people in need (57%), teach or serve children (55%) and care for the elderly and widows (52%). Full Story. |
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Iowa's Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a measure banning school officials from discussing sexual orientation and gender identity with elementary school children. The legislation also establishes additional requirements for library programs operated by public school districts. First-time violators will receive a written warning, while subsequent violations may result in a hearing
and potential disciplinary action. Read more. |
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In this episode of "The Inside Story," CP reporter Leonardo Blair joins Billy Hallowell to discuss the findings from a recent survey that is shedding light on Americans' beliefs when it comes to God and prayer. The study from NORC at the University of Chicago shows that while less than half of adults in the U.S. believe in God without a doubt or attend religious services frequently, almost 80% say they still pray. Listen now. |
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A North Carolina pastor and his son were arrested Sunday for allegedly turning their church into a drug house that manufactured marijuana with the intent to traffic the drug. Police received information that Pastor Josh Price was manufacturing marijuana at South Side Baptist Church in Lexington, which closed during the pandemic. Read more. |
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Ray Comfort, the founder and CEO of Living Waters, offers advice for sharing the Gospel with Gen Z. "[W]e will lose this generation if we don’t get off our pews and take the Gospel to every creature. With God's help and these biblical principles, we can do it. We must," he urges. Read more. |
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Crown Financial Ministries CEO Chuck Bentley offers advice for budgeting for a vacation without sinking into debt. Among his tips: save money by cutting down on subscriptions, dine at home, have a garage sale, and consider lower-cost options such as state and national parks where you can unplug and enjoy nature. Read more. |
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Most health insurance options were designed for someone who lives in one place and works one job. There are provisions for major life events, such as moving or having a baby, but these are considered exceptions to how coverage usually works.
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But missionaries’ lives are much less standardized. They often travel in and out of the U.S., living in multiple places throughout the year. They might be professionally employed, or they may live off of support from a church. Some missionaries live overseas for just a month or two, while others commit to serving a specific community for years.
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When all of these factors combine, the result is that missionaries have a much harder time than the average person finding — and keeping — affordable health care options for themselves and their families. Read More |
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The United Methodist Church's Baltimore-Washington Conference has approved the disaffiliation votes of 23 congregations near Washington, D.C., amid the denomination's schism over homosexuality. Churches must pay 50% of their tax-assessed property values to keep their church properties as stipulated by the Baltimore-Washington Conference. Read more. |
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Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing apologized for an article the publication ran criticizing "The Chosen" after an LGBT flag was seen on the set in a video promoting the popular fictional series about the lives of Jesus' disciples. "This is a disgusting piece and I'm sorry we ran it," Boreing tweeted. "A show like The Chosen has 100+ employees. One of them brought a pride flag to work. That sucks, but it's hardly the fault of the show." Read
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Monty Python's John Cleese says he has no intention of cutting a scene in which a male character declares his desire to become a woman and get pregnant from the stage adaptation of the controversial 1979 film The Life of Brian. Cleese addressed the scene in a tweet, saying he was advised to cut the famous "Loretta" scene from the adaptation during an NYC table reading. "I have, of course, no intention of doing so," Cleese clarified. Read
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"Shooting Stars" is more than just a sports film detailing the meteoric rise of basketball star LeBron James; it's about the power of mentorship, genuine friendship and human connection, according to the film's cast and crew. In these interviews with CP, stars Caleb McLaughlin ("Stranger Things") and Marquis "Mookie" Cook open up about the film's underlying themes, while director Chris Robinson explains how he hopes the film will encourage fathers and mentors to guide young men. Watch now. |
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