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Tiny Christian Nation Facing Genocide Amid Militant Neighbors' Quest for 'Islamic Empire' https://ift.tt/O2GsJr7 While the world focuses on Israel's war against Hamas, an ongoing conflict threatens a tiny Christian nation at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Armenia is facing a potential genocide at the hands of its militant neighbor, Azerbaijan.

'Muslim Bandits' Kill 10 in Attacks Targeting Nigerian Christian Communities https://ift.tt/O2GsJr7 At least 10 Christians were killed on Nov. 24 when suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria. 

13th Century Masterpiece of Jesus Gets Rescued Right Before Being Tossed in the Garbage https://ift.tt/fylu1Es A 13th-century painting discovered hanging in an elderly woman's kitchen a few years ago has been acquired by the Louvre after a four-year endeavor to keep the rare work of art in France. 

'Gratitude' Singer-Songwriter Brandon Lake Says 'The Chosen' Changed His Life in Profound Way https://ift.tt/fylu1Es Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader Brandon Lake — the recording artist behind songs like “Gratitude” and “Graves Into Gardens” — said “The Chosen” left an indelible mark on him and his wife.

'Wake Up': Staggering Global Christian Persecution Sparks Alarm as Expert Warns 'Storm Clouds Are Gathering' in US https://ift.tt/fylu1Es Christian persecution is raging across the globe, with a new report finding an estimated 200 to 300 million Christians worldwide face some form of rebuke for their beliefs.

PRAY: Ex-Victoria's Secret Model Who Quit Job to Follow Jesus Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis https://ift.tt/l4yTshq An ex-Victoria’s Secret model who quit her job to pursue her Christian faith has announced she faces an unexpected Stage 4 cancer battle and is asking friends and fans for prayer.

Innovative 'BibleProject' Opens God's Word to Millions in 56 Languages: 'The Story Leads to Jesus' https://ift.tt/fFks9YU Tucked away in a quiet Portland neighborhood is an animation studio that is opening the Bible to millions in a new and fresh way. An idea of some college buddies has become one of the most successful ways for people to understand the Bible. 

A Hat Worn by Napoleon Sold for $2.1 Million at an Auction of the French Emperor's Belongings https://ift.tt/myIgKU9 A faded and cracked felt bicorne hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday of the French emperor’s belongings.

Son of Hamas Co-Founder Denounces Group at UN, Exposes 'Savage' Indoctrination of Palestinian Kids https://ift.tt/myIgKU9 The son of a co-founder of Hamas blasted the terror organization in a blistering half-hour speech at the United Nations on Monday. 

Mideast TV Programs Spread 'God's Love to Every Child', Offering Hope to Kids Caught in Wars https://ift.tt/myIgKU9 "By broadcasting free programs that bring God's love to every child, including those in places hostile to Christianity, we can give them real hope for the future — even in the midst of war."

Supernatural Move of God in Gaza as Hundreds Reportedly Meet Jesus in Dreams https://ift.tt/xG1UuRi More than 200 Muslims in Gaza have reportedly asked to follow Jesus after meeting Him in a dream. 

ICC Threatens to Charge Israel With War Crimes as It Battles Hamas Terrorists in Gaza https://ift.tt/xG1UuRi The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has warned that he's considering war crimes charges over Israel's conduct of the war and blockade of supplies into Gaza. 

Can a Christian Be Demonically Possessed? Evangelist Ray Comfort Explains https://ift.tt/xG1UuRi Evangelist Ray Comfort has seen his fair share of evil, but the Living Waters ministry leader said there’s a difference between Christians and non-Christians when it comes to the demonic realm.

'Is God Real?': Famed Author Lee Strobel Explores Proof of God and the Bible https://ift.tt/4MDotN2 Lee Strobel’s journey from atheist journalist to Christian apologist has been told in literary and theatrical form through “The Case for Christ,” with the prolific author and preacher continuing to share the Gospel throughout his multi-decade career.

Famed Atheist Does About-Face, Embraces Christianity: 'The Only Credible Answer' https://ift.tt/4MDotN2 An ex-Muslim-turned-atheist became a vocal advocate for women and a fierce critic of her former faith, making international headlines for her commentary and work.

Arson, Thefts, Physical Attacks: Anti-Christian Hate Crimes on Rise in Europe https://ift.tt/4MDotN2 A new report released Friday reveals an increase in anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe over the last year. 

'Bringing God's Word to My People': Iranian Christians Translate Bible into Local 'Heart Languages' https://ift.tt/4MDotN2 Christians in Iran put their lives on the line each time they open the Word of God or share the Gospel with family members. Now some underground believers are risking their lives to translate the Bible into their local dialects so their friends and neighbors can have access to the scriptures. 

'Rewarding Terrorism': US Giving Iran Another $10 Billion on Heels of Hamas Massacre https://ift.tt/4MDotN2 Just 40 days after the brutal massacre of more than 1,400 Israelis, including 33 Americans on Oct. 7, the Biden administration has extended a sanctions waiver that will allow Iran to access $10 billion in previously frozen funds. The money is tied to neighboring Iraq's purchase of electricity from the Islamic regime. 

US-China Summit Turns Sour as Biden Calls Xi 'Dictator', China Vows to Take Over Taiwan https://ift.tt/eh5Pno6 The tone was cordial, and it looked like a thaw in the brewing cold war between the US and China. Then, after the summit, Joe Biden called the Chinese president "a dictator" and China vowed to take over Taiwan.

US-China Summit Turns Sour as Biden Calls Xi 'Dictator', China Vows to Take Over Taiwan https://ift.tt/eh5Pno6 The tone was cordial, and it looked like a thaw in the brewing cold war between the US and China. Then, after the summit, Joe Biden called the Chinese president "a dictator" and China vowed to take over Taiwan.

Algerian Government Continues Crackdown on House Churches, Limits Attendees, Arrests Pastors https://ift.tt/cr6ELBT The Algerian government has ramped up its crackdown on Christian churches in the North African country, including sentencing several Algerian church leaders to prison, according to a report.

VICTORY: Finnish Politician Who Faced Potential Jail Time For Sharing Biblical Views Cleared of All Charges https://ift.tt/cr6ELBT A Finnish politician who faced a years-long legal battle for sharing her biblical views on sexuality has been found not guilty of hate speech for sharing a Bible verse, among other expressions.

Iran's Growing Influence in Latin America Threatens Jews in the Region https://ift.tt/B4sx0K9 Brazilian police foiled a terror attack last week against Jewish targets after a tip from Israel's spy agency, Mossad.  Two members of Hezbollah were arrested. The growing influence of Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America creates not only a strategic threat to the United States but a danger for Latin America's Jewish community. 

Iran's Growing Influence in Latin America Threatens Jews in the Region https://ift.tt/B4sx0K9 Brazilian police foiled a terror attack last week against Jewish targets after a tip from Israel's spy agency, Mossad.  Two members of Hezbollah were arrested. The growing influence of Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America creates not only a strategic threat to the United States but a danger for Latin America's Jewish community. 

How Hollywood Star Antonio Banderas Ended Up Playing Herod in New Nativity Movie: 'Journey to Bethlehem' https://ift.tt/B4sx0K9 A studio head overseeing “Journey to Bethlehem,” a new musical about the nativity story, believes audiences will truly love the powerful way the Gospel story is told.

Theologian Warns 'Biblical Illiteracy' Harming American Christians' Understanding of Old Testament https://ift.tt/B4sx0K9 In a clip heard ’round the western Christian world, Andy Stanley seemed to suggest in 2018 that believers ought to “unhitch” themselves from the Old Testament. While the megachurch preacher later claimed the widely condemned statement was stripped of its context, the criticism — and subsequent conversation — was already unfolding in Christian communities around the country.

Hamas-Allied Jihadists and Paramilitary Forces Launch Genocidal Massacres in Darfur https://ift.tt/ebtkY95 Refugees fleeing from fighting in Chad have reported a spate of new killings in Sudan's West Darfur by Islamic jihadists and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). 

Netanyahu Insists Pauses Temporary to Help Civilians Leave, Calls Journalists with Hamas 'Accomplices' in Crimes https://ift.tt/ebtkY95 Inside the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are closing in on key Hamas strongholds. For the first time since the beginning of the war, Israel has also agreed to limited daily humanitarian pauses.

Netanyahu Insists Pauses Temporary to Help Civilians Leave, Calls Journalists with Hamas 'Accomplices' in Crimes https://ift.tt/ebtkY95 Inside the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are closing in on key Hamas strongholds. For the first time since the beginning of the war, Israel has also agreed to limited daily humanitarian pauses.

US Responds to Iranian Proxy Strikes on US Troops, but These 4 Groups Still Have Israel Surrounded https://ift.tt/TpgkY8D The United States conducted airstrikes Wednesday on weapons warehouses in Syria after an Iranian proxy group launched six attacks against U.S. troops stationed at four bases in Iraq and Syria. The Iranian attacks were just the latest after dozens of strikes against American forces in the region. The Iranian regime continues to wage war indirectly in the Middle East through a network of proxy militias.

'This Is a Global War': Iran Emboldened by 'Weak' US Response to 40+ Strikes on US Troops https://ift.tt/TpgkY8D For the second time in two weeks, the U.S. military has targeted Iranian-backed forces in the Middle East after facing deadly provocation. However, critics say the Pentagon's response isn't strong enough, and that's projecting weakness to Iran.

The True Story Behind Handel's 'Messiah' and the Day He Had a Vision of God in Heaven https://ift.tt/TpgkY8D Handel is believed to have composed "Messiah" in only 24 days. Many believe it was divinely inspired.

Nepalese Supreme Court Sentences Pastor to Year in Prison for Sharing the Gospel https://ift.tt/TpgkY8D The Supreme Court of Nepal has upheld the decision of a lower court to sentence a Nepali pastor to one year in prison and a fine for allegedly attempting to convert someone to Christianity. 

Massive Move of God in Nicaragua: 650,000 Attend, Thousands Choose Christ, Miracles Abound https://ift.tt/phfbaQu Two U.S. mission organizations are following the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel to the entire country of Nicaragua. CBN News learned more about this effort to reach hundreds of thousands of people for Jesus Christ.

CBN News Visits a Kibbutz Where Hamas Unleashed Evil: 'This Is Taken Out of a Horror Movie' https://ift.tt/phfbaQu October 5th, two days before Hamas would go on their killing spree, more than 600 Christians from 50 countries, visited areas in southern Israel, close to Gaza's border.

This Film Has Led 200M People to Christ - You Might Be Surprised Who the 2,100th Translation Is For https://ift.tt/phfbaQu The Jesus Film Project is continuing on its mission to impact the nations with the Gospel message by reaching an indigenous tribe with its 2,100th translation of the Jesus Film.

Pray: Terrorists Kidnap 25 Christians, Kill at Least One in Latest Horror https://ift.tt/VCeiHYw Christians in Nigeria faced a new set of horrors on Oct. 31, when suspected Fulani herdsmen reportedly attacked a village, killed at least one believer, harmed two others, and kidnapped 25 more.

Ex-Warlock Was 'Magnet to Evil,' Satan Until Jesus Broke Through: 'I Was Literally Working for the Devil' https://ift.tt/mEnTtB5 Richard Lorenzo Jr. is a Christian pastor — but that wasn’t always the case

'I Make No Apologies': New House Speaker Mike Johnson Boldly Says Bible Is His Worldview https://ift.tt/QsEqfIn Just-installed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is making clear he is “a Bible-believing Christian.”

Join in the 'International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted' This Sunday https://ift.tt/QsEqfIn Each November, the call goes out around the globe for millions of Christians to come together and pray for the persecuted church. This Sunday, Nov. 5, is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). The IDOP is described as a special day set aside as a global prayer event to pray on behalf of Christians who are facing abuse and even death for the cause of Christ. 

UK Police Arrest a Man for Criticizing Palestinian Flags in Social Media Post https://ift.tt/MAiajHJ A Metro London UK Police officer was captured in a viral video on Tuesday arresting a man for a social media post criticizing the Palestinian flags flying in his neighborhood. The police department has confirmed the video is real. 

Iran Smuggles Thousands of Weapons into West Bank, Threatening Israel on Another Front https://ift.tt/MAiajHJ For the last two years, Iran has been smuggling thousands of weapons into the West Bank using a complex network of routes stretching across four countries. With Israel's ground invasion in full swing, intelligence officials are worried that terror groups operating inside Israel could open a new front in the war.