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Wyoming Judge Censured for Views on Same-Sex Marriage Appeals to U.S. Supreme Court
A judge based in Wyoming who was censured for publicly stating her opposition to same-sex marriage has appealed her case to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday. 
Jordan's Lawmakers Vote to Repeal Law Compelling Victims to 'Marry the Rapist'
Jordanian lawmakers in the lower house of Parliament voted on Tuesday, August 1, to repeal Article 308 of the Penal Code, no longer allowing sexual assault perpetrators to evade punishment for their actions by marrying their victims. 
Volunteering Can't Substitute for Tithing, Most Pastors Believe; But Congregants Disagree, Study Shows
A majority of pastors don’t believe volunteering at church can take the place of tithing, according to a recent study. But most of all Christians don’t seem to share the same view. Humanitarian Group Aims to Raise $2 Million to Rebuild Iraqi Christian Town
A humanitarian organization has set out to raise funds in hopes to rebuild a predominantly Christian town in Iraq that has been destroyed by ISIS. 
Seven Dangers in the Last Few Years of Your Ministry
I want this fourth quarter of my ministry to make a difference for His glory. To be clear, I want to avoid seven dangers in my last years of ministry. And I know I can succumb to any and all of these dangers without His strength, His mercy, and His plan. 
Pastor Kim's Daily Prayer: Help Us to Live by Spreading Word of Your Amazing Grace and Power
Help us to be victorious in this world by relying on Your power that is worthy to be praised. Help us to remember what You have done for us in the past rather than focusing on the hardships that are present before our eyes. 
Habibi International Seeks to 'Impact the Lives of Refugees in the Middle East'
What began with an email requesting medical and dental help has grown into a regular effort by a group of friends from multiple churches to serve the Yazidi refugee population in northern Iraq. 
Eight Churches in Baghdad Shut Their Doors, Human Rights Group Reports
Amid the instability and violence that have occurred in the region over the course of more than ten years, eight churches in Baghdad have closed their doors for good, according to a human rights organization focusing on persecuted Christians. 
California's Community Colleges Aim to Reach Higher in Student Achievement with New Goals
The Chancellor of the California Community Colleges (CCCs) and its board members voted on July 17 to approve the new set of goals and commitments for the next five years. 
The Stillness in the Storm
It is not easy to cultivate a peaceful mind in a storm. Sometimes, we encounter unpredictable storms in life and it is not just any kind of storm. It won’t be a serene breeze but a strong and destructive one. 
Pastor Kim's Daily Prayer: Help Us to Resolve All Problems in the Ways that You Would Approve
We repent for believing that we can do everything by ourselves, without You. We acknowledge that foolishness does not exist in You and Your weakness is stronger than us, so teach us with Your wisdom. 
Korean American Students Travel to the 'Motherland,' Carrying the Gospel
A team of short-term missionary students in the English ministry of First Southern Baptist Church of Walnut left to South Korea on July 20 to share the gospel. The aims behind this mission trip were many, including restoring a sense of identity as a Korean in the Korean American students, and more i… 
Pastor Kim's Daily Prayer: Let Our Lives Be Testimonies of Your Providence
Thank You for allowing us to reflect on whether we are not taking more than what we actually need because of our greediness. Allow us to only rely on You and free us from greediness and fear of the future. Instead, help us to have integrity and be responsible in taking care of our given duties. 
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Nominated as International Religious Freedom Ambassador
President Donald Trump has nominated current Kansas governor Samuel Brownback to be the next ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. 
Seven Christians Killed in Wake of Attacks Perpetrated by Al-Shabaab Militants
Seven Christians were killed in Kenya earlier this month by militants from the extremist group al-Shabaab, according to a persecution watchdog group’s report on Monday.









