Melissa Barnhart

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  Jan 31, 2019

  Divinity student becomes first to decipher Baptist theologian's 200-y-o sermons

  A divinity student has cracked a centuries-old code to become the first person in the world to read documents left behind by Baptist pastor and theologian Andrew Fuller.

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  Jan 30, 2019

  7 states already allow abortion up to birth — not just New York

  New York isn’t the only state that allows abortion up to birth. Before New York lawmakers voted last Tuesday to remove gestational limits on abortion, seven states and Washington, D.C. already had laws allowing third-trimester abortions.

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  Jan 19, 2019

  Trump's DACA-border deal dismissed by Democrats, gets mixed reactions from Christian leaders

  President Trump's new deal to extend DACA protections in exchange for border security was swiftly rejected by Democrats and has received mixed reactions from Christian leaders.

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  Jan 1, 2019

  Urbana 2018: 3 habits for building relationships, sharing the Gospel in a divisive world

  The world has always been a divisive place but Christians are called to lead the way in bringing transformation to people’s lives by reflecting Christ’s love with confidence and compassion, said John Inazu at Urbana’s Student Missions Conference.

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  Dec 1, 2018

  Christian leaders, celebrities react to death of 41st President George HW Bush

  The world first learned late Friday night that former President George Herbert Walker Bush had died at age 94, prompting those who knew him best to share their memories of him. 

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  Oct 27, 2018

  11 Killed in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting; Gunman in 'Anti-Semitic' Attack Identified

  A gunman who opened fire at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh early Saturday morning killing at least 11 people has been identified as 46-year-old Robert Bowers.

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  Oct 14, 2018

  Pastor Andrew Brunson, Wife Pray for Trump to Have 'Supernatural Wisdom,' 'Fear of the Lord'

  Andrew Brunson and his wife prayed for President Trump at the White House Saturday after the pastor was freed from Turkey where he was held captive for over two years.

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  Oct 6, 2018

  Senate Confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court by 50-48 Vote

  In what has been billed as a historic vote Saturday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh as justice to the Supreme Court by a vote of 50-48. Kavanaugh was sworn in as the 114th justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in a private ceremony.

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  Sep 29, 2018

  Azusa Pacific University Reinstates Ban on LGBT Student Relationships

  Azusa Pacific University's Board of Trustees has reinstated a ban on LGBT relationships. The decision comes one week after the Christian university had announced that it was going to lift its ban on same-sex relationships among students.

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  Sep 22, 2018

  Mike Pence Hails Trump Achievements, Criticizes Obama for 'Taking Credit for Economic Miracle'

  Vice President Mike Pence Saturday hailed the accomplishments of the Trump administration and criticized former President Barack Obama for taking credit for its successes in a speech at the annual Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C.