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Diane Louise Jordan on sight loss and a miracle work of God in Rwanda
Growing up with parents who had sight problems, "Songs of Praise" presenter Diane Louise Jordan is passionate about the sight-saving work of Christian Blind Mission in the developing world, where millions live without basic eye care. While the problem is debilitating, just a small donation and a simple procedure can change someone's life forever, as she witnessed firsthand on a trip to Rwanda.
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Nike Jesus trainers injected with 'holy water' from Jordan River, costing $3,000, sell out in minutes
A limited-edition Nike Air Max 97 trainer filled with water from the Jordan River in the soles has been released by Brooklyn-based company MSCHF. The trainers have been called "Jesus Shoes", and despite a price tag of $3,000 per pair, the shoes have sold out within minutes.
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Demi Lovato apologises after Jordan baptism
Demi Lovato has apologised after being baptised in the Jordan River in case her actions "hurt or offended anyone".
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Eugene Peterson beyond The Message - poet, pastor, prophet
Although The Message may be his most remembered work, the real legacy that Peterson leaves behind is as poet, pastor, and prophet.
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De-miners sound all-clear at marooned Jordan River baptism shrines
Israeli and foreign engineers sounded the all-clear on Sunday around three churches on the western bank of the Jordan River after mines that had marooned the shrines for decades were cleared.
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What Eugene Peterson taught me about preaching
'Everybody sounded the same in her lectures, all presented as neatly labeled specimens, butterflies on a mounting board on which a decade of dust had settled.'
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Archaeologists think they've found evidence for Bible's account of Exodus near the Jordan River
Historical evidence for the biblical account of the Exodus might be located at a site near the Jordan River, according to a recently announced discovery.
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Christian singer Jordan Feliz on finding 'true freedom' in God
The music career of Jordan Feliz is on the rise, especially with the release of his sophomore album, Future. The album details the singer's own struggles in life - how he found peace in the present and how he overcame the challenges he encountered that were completely unexpected.
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Work begins to clear mines from site of Jesus' baptism at Jordan River
An ancient site revered as the location where Jesus was baptised is set be reopened to the public as a massive de-mining programme has begun.
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Royal first as Prince William set to make official visit to Israel, Palestine and Jordan
The first ever official royal visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories will be made by Prince William this summer, when he will also go to Jordan, Kensington Palace has said in an announcement that is already causing diplomatic tensions in the region.
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Footprints of God? Archaeologists baffled by giant sandal-shaped rocks near the Jordan River
They are being dubbed the 'footprints of God' – large sandal-shaped formations in the earth that archaeologists think date back to the time the Israelites entered the Promised Land.
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This sacrificial ministry in Jordan is sharing Christ with hundreds of refugees
This one church, in the small town of Ma'in, cares for 100 Iraqi families as well as many local people. Also, outside the services, it provides both practical and pastoral support for some 350 Syrian families.
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Hero or heretic? 6 lessons from the Christian outrage circus over Eugene Peterson
Was Peterson misunderstood, confused himself – or was he pressured to recant?
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Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said 'yes' but now he says 'no'
Top evangelical Bible scholar Eugene Peterson has retracted his controversial statement that he would conduct a same-sex wedding if asked.
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Farewell, Eugene Peterson? Why evangelicals can do better than start a heresy hunt over gay marriage
Many have taken Eugene Peterson's 'change of mind' of gay marriage as a tragic apostasy, but should division really mean despair?
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'The Message' author Eugene Peterson backs same-sex marriage – Christian retailer plans to stop selling his books
Influential evangelical scholar Eugene Peterson, the author of The Message translation of the Bible, has said that he would officiate a gay wedding ceremony, appearing to now affirm same-sex marriage. The comments have divided progressive and traditionalist Christians, with the conservative retailer LifeWay now preparing to stop selling Peterson's books in response.
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Archbishop of Canterbury in Jordan: 'Christians are the past, present and must be the future'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby appealed for Christians to stay in the Middle East yesterday while meeting Iraqi refugees in Jordan on the first leg of his pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
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Jordan Soldier Who Shot Israeli Schoolchildren Freed After End Of Sentence
A Jordanian soldier who was convicted of killing seven Israeli school girls two decades ago has been released from prison after serving his sentence, family sources said on Sunday.
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Why Did God Make Jacob Wrestle With Him?
Let's look into why God let Jacob wrestle with Him and how we can apply these reasons to our own wrestling matches with God.
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How We Can 'Wrestle With God' Today
There is a value to persistently coming clean before God and holding on steadfastly to His promises even when they seem far from happening.
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Montell Jordan Hopes to Offer Spiritual Guidance to Kanye West: 'I'm Always Available'
Rapper Kanye West, 39, is not in a good place right now. He was earlier admitted to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California after suffering from exhaustion, but many people believe he has been under a spiritual attack.
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Christian Refugees in Jordan Have Little Hope of Returning Home to Mosul
Iraqi Christian migrants who have found refuge in Jordan are eagerly monitoring the news on the military campaign to liberate their home city Mosul, the biggest Iraqi city seized by the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2014. However, they are not really keen on returning to their home city.
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Christian Official in Jordan Steps Down After Just a Day in Office Due to Link in Own Sister's Killing
A Christian government official recently became the shortest-serving minister in Jordan's history after he was forced to quit his post following the emergence of his alleged involvement in the killing of his own sister.
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Youth pastor Jordan Baird, mentored by Joe Jonas, arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a teen inside his father's church
Youth pastor Jordan Baird, 25, was arrested by the police after he exposed himself to a teenager while inside his father's church.
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