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Indonesia: Priest Attacked with Axe After Failed Bombing Attempt
A man carrying a bomb and an axe attacked a Catholic priest in Indonesia during Sunday service at St Yoseph Church in North Sumatra. 
Boko Haram Violence Toll: 1.4 Million Children Displaced, Thousands Suffering Severe Malnutrition in Lake Chad Region, Says UNICEF
Boko Haram insurgency in Africa has left 1.4 million children displaced and another one million rendered vulnerable in remote parts of the region still occupied by Boko Haram, according to a recent UNICEF report. 
'The American Dream Can Come True': Non-Profit to Host Homeownership Fair
For those in the Korean immigrant community who have been wanting to become homeowners but have hesitated due to low income or bad credit, a non-profit in Los Angeles hopes to provide information and resources to empower them to buy homes. Five State Sue HHS for Mandating Doctors to Perform Sex Change Against Religious Beliefs and Medical Judgement
Five states and two organizations comprising health care providers have sued Health and Human Services over Obamacare regulations which mandate doctors to perform sex reassignment surgeries and procedures, even against their medical judgement and deeply-held religious beliefs. 
Most Americans Say LGBT Should Not be Refused Services, Support Same-Sex Marriages
According to a new survey by PRRI, more Americans are opposed to allowing small businesses to turn away services to gay or lesbian people because of their religious beliefs. 
New Study Explores Why Religious ‘Nones’ Departed from Their Childhood Religion
Adults identifying with “religious nones” have increased over the last few decades, and a recent Pew explored why they chose to move away from religion. 
Italy: Over 200 Dead and Hundreds Injured in Earthquake, 3 Towns Flattened
About 250 people were killed in a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Italy, and dozens more are reported missing. Hundreds of people were wounded, and thousands are left without homes. 
'Your Labor Is Not a Vain': Pastors Encouraged to Persevere
The Evangelical Church Alliance (ECA) hosted a seminar for Korean immigrant church pastors on August 20 at Light of Love Mission Church in Pasadena, with speakers from various Korean churches as well as some non-Korean speakers such as Dr. Scott Lemenager from the ECA and Dr. Daniel Newman from Azus… Asia Bibi's Last Appeal Date Against Alleged Blasphemy Charges Set for October
Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi's appeal to overturn the death penalty for alleged blasphemy charges will be heard by the country's highest court this October. 
When Looking for a New Church, Most Americans Attracted by Preaching, Says Pew Study
An absolute majority of 83 percent of the Americans are attracted by preaching in the new church they choose. 
Turkey: Wedding Site Bombing Claims 54 Lives, Including 22 Children
About 54 people were killed and over 70 injured when a suspected ISIS suicide bomber blew himself up at a Kurdish wedding celebration in Gaziantep province, Turkey. At least 22 of the victims in the attack were under the age of 14. 
Texas Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction on Federal Bathroom Directive
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked a directive allowing students to use bathrooms and locker rooms as per their gender identity. The ruling was pronounced before schools are scheduled to open for the next academic year. 
Six Terrible Ways to Recruit Ministry Volunteers in Your Church
Would you like to do the worst possible job of getting people involved in ministry in your church? Sometimes I think church leaders take the most negative approaches in an attempt to encourage more people to get involved in ministry in the church. 
The Mystery of Wounds
To live is to love. Love is formed in relationships. We cannot love by ourselves. We love someone and are loved by someone. We do not love by ourselves, but together with others. There is nothing better than love. 
'Jesus Retreat' Celebrates 30 Years, Hopes to Continue Raising Up Future Leaders
A retreat for Korean American youth in the Korean immigrant churches of the Reformed Church of America (RCA) in the New York region took place from August 14 to 17 in Pennsylvania.
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