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Christian Organizations Join Hands to Kickstart Study Bible Relevant to African Culture
A group of Christian organizations is partnering together to launch a study Bible with notes contextualized to the African culture. Spearheaded by Oasis International, a publishing ministry for Africa, the project called the African Study Bible aims to provide a study Bible produced and developed "b… 
UMC Parts Ways with Interfaith Pro-Abortion Rights Group
The United Methodist Church has parted ways with an interfaith group which supports and advocates for abortion rights. 
Restaurant Burns Down at Seal Beach Pier; Firefighter Injured
At 7:35 a.m. on Friday, a fire burned down a former Ruby Diner’s building located on the Seal Beach Pier, just southeast of Los Angeles. Along with the powerful ocean wind, strong water cannons were blasted to extinguish the scorching flame. 
134 Missing and 64 Dead from Landslide in Sri Lanka
Emergency teams have been searching for a missing 134 people who have been buried in mud after landslides covered three villages in Sri Lanka, but fear that there may not be any survivors. 
Oklahoma Legislature Passes Bill that Bans Abortion
Oklahoma lawmakers have passed a bill that would make performing an abortion a felony punishable by revocation of medical license, and three years in prison. A Majority Would Welcome Refugees Into Their Countries, According to International Poll
A majority of people would accept refugees into their countries and even into their homes, according to a new global survey. 
United Methodist Church Postpones Decision on Sexuality Issues
The United Methodist Church voted on Wednesday to allow the Council of Bishops to appoint a commission to study the issue of whether to allow ordination of LGBT clergy or same-sex marriage. 
3 Ways To Develop Your Child’s Self-Esteem
“What makes you think your father was never proud of you?” I asked a millennial man in my counseling office years ago. He was leaning over, rubbing his temples with his palms. When he finally looked up at me, eyes glistening with tears, he gave a simple answer: “Because he never told me so.” 
Chibok Schoolgirl Found in Nigeria After Two Years of Captivity
One of the missing Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria were found, the first of over 200 who were captured by the Boko Haram extremist group two years ago. 
Resolving Differences in Culture Through Communication
“Do you understand?” “Jogeum,” Tim Schlensker would respond in Korean with a smile as his abonim — or father-in-law — would turn and ask him in broken English in the middle of conversations with his other elderly Korean friends. 
Mexican President Announces Steps to Legalize Gay Marriage
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto announced steps to legalize same-sex marriage in Mexico before congress yesterday. As yet, gay marriage is only legal in the country's capital, and in eight other states out of 31. 
Orgeon Students Protest Transgender Bathroom Directive Sent by White House
A group of students from Hedrick Middle School skipped classes to protest transgender student restroom directive passed by the White House. 
Substitute Teacher Fired for Juxtaposing Hedonistic Novel Character and Rick Warren Video to Contrast Attitudes Towards Life
A Tennessee substitute teacher was fired for showing a Rick Warren TED Talks video in a 10th grade English class at Collierville High School. 
G2G-KODIA Become One: 'For the Next Generation of the Korean Immigrant Church'
Two organizations that have been working to serve the next generation of the Korean immigrant church have merged together. Pastors from Southern California, New York, and other regions, of both first and second generation Korean Americans, attended the merger ceremony to congratulate G2G (Generation… 
More Religious Women Have Greater Likelihood to Live Longer, According to Harvard Study
Going to church is good for women’s health, according to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.









