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Mission Agape Expands Reach to Those in Peru
Mission Agape, which has been carrying out acts of love toward those who are homeless in downtown Atlanta, held a meeting at a local cafe on August 20, reporting updates on their mission work in Peru. 
The Way of the Cross XV: Heidelberg Disputation, Thesis XV
In the previous thesis, we discussed Luther’s two primary elements on the Will: the active will and the passive will. While Scholastic theology in the Middle Ages argued that with active power by free will even after the fall, human beings can accumulate merits to be saved, Luther argued that ther… 
Pain is a Tool of Grace for Change
Pain always hurts and never gets easier. Pain is painful. So, we want to avoid pain at all cost and surround ourselves with only happiness. However, life does not always give what we want. 
'Mother's Love,' on Mother's Day
In this light while considering the depth of Mothers’ love, discover our thanks in review of the three Mother characters revealed in today’s sermon and capture how we too may nurture and set the examples to our children to follow as a Mother ourselves. 
Pastor Kim's Daily Prayer: Help Us to Bear Good Fruits
Thank You, Lord, for waiting and protecting us until we bear beautiful fruits. As we receive Your great love, help us not to bear evil fruits that have forgotten Your grace. Help us to try our best to live in Your words so that we may bear good fruits. 
Asian American Students in Foster Care Receive New Backpacks and Supplies for School
Thanks to the contributions and love from the community, 300 students have received new backpacks and school supplies this fall, a Los Angeles non-profit announced on August 9. 
'For a Follower of Jesus ... No Place for Racism, Bigotry, Prejudice': Greg Laurie Condemns Hatred at SoCal Harvest
Lead pastor of Harvest Ministries and founder of the Harvest Crusades, Greg Laurie, condemned racism, bigotry, and hatred during the most recent SoCal Harvest, the first night of which took place on Friday. 
Angelenos March in Solidarity with Charlottesville
Protesters gathered in downtown Los Angeles for a peaceful march on August 13, in response to the white nationalist rally and the counter-protests that occurred in Charlottesville, Virginia. Bloody brawls broke out on the streets and resulted in national controversy. 
Trump Administration Cuts Down Funding for Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
Federal funding for teen pregnancy prevention programs around the country was stripped last month by the Trump Administration. A five year-grant that was awarded to 81 organizations in the country has now been cut to three years. 
Anti-Conversion Law Passed in State Legislative Body in India
A state government in India has passed a contentious bill forbidding the coercion of conversion into another religion, which some say can be abused to harass religious minority groups. 
Christian Leaders Condemn Racism Following Violence in Charlottesville
In the wake of the violence that took place in Charlottesville Saturday, many leaders in the Christian community spoke out against racism, and called on Christians to pray for unity and peace. 
'God Gave Me Strength to Overcome Each Day's Difficulties': Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim Returns Home
After two years, six months, and nine days of absence, Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim returned to the pulpit of Light Presbyterian Church in Toronto during its Sunday service on August 13, and greeted the congregants. Lim then expressed gratitude toward Christians all over the world who had prayed fervently for… 
Cal State to Take Out Placement Exams and Remedial Courses
The Chancellor of California State University System, Timothy P. White, issued an executive order on August 2 that seeks to revamp the university system’s matriculation system. The executive order states that the CSUs will no longer require remedial classes that were mandatory for students who wer… 
How the Gospel Changes Parenting and Teen Life
The teenage years can prove themselves to be a challenging season, for both the parents and teens alike. How can a deeper understanding of the gospel transform and redeem that potentially challenging period? 
Hyeon Soo Lim, Korean Canadian Pastor, Released from Detainment in North Korea
A Korean Canadian pastor who had been detained in North Korea for two and a half years was released on Wednesday over health reasons, a North Korean news agency reported.









