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'Ouija Boards…Witches, Curses': Exorcist Bursts Open Real-Life Possession Case Files

“The Exorcist Files” host Ryan Bethea’s fascinating foray into exorcism and the demonic realm took form while he was researching miracles. That exploration sent him deeper into a quest to understand evil. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fxpBbZc

From Children's Toys to Farmers' Fields, Russia Is Leaving Deadly Traps to Kill Civilians

KYIV, Ukraine – Despite ongoing fighting in war-torn Ukraine, local farmers need to get crops in the ground this spring if there's going to be food to harvest this fall. Plowing their fields, though, comes with the deadly risk of possibly hitting a hidden land mine.    CBN News obtained footage of one farmer hitting one of those Russian mines with his tractor. In areas liberated from Russian occupation, hundreds of thousands of mines litter the fields, and dozens have already died while trying to plant their crops. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4K2JLsQ

SCHISM: 85% of Anglican Leaders Reject Archbishop, Church of England Over Same-Sex Unions

Conservative Anglican leaders from 52 nations have officially rejected the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and the Church of England as the issue of same-sex marriage continues to divide the Anglican Communion.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XrPDbjF

Shaky Cease-Fire Underway in Sudan as US, World Evacuations Continue

A shaky cease-fire is underway in Sudan, after days of violence. U.S. special forces rescued Americans at the embassy in the capital, Khartoum, and other nations' governments are evacuating citizens as well. While the U.S. helped negotiate the three-day pause, there's concern outside influences could help re-ignite fighting. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nrZTGN4

Taliban Kill Mastermind of Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport

U.S. officials say the Taliban have killed the Islamic State group militant who spearheaded the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. Initially, neither the U.S. — nor apparently the Taliban — were aware that the mastermind was dead. Officials say he was killed during a series of battles early this month in southern Afghanistan between the Taliban and the Islamic State group’s affiliate. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9JXeKlg

Report: Russian Military Kidnapping Ukrainian Kids for Forced Adoption, Indoctrination, Brainwashing

In a shocking development in the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian forces are accused of kidnapping thousands of Ukrainian chidren, forcibly adopting them into Russian families, and subjecting them to a process of indocrination and brainwashing. As Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) scramble to return these children with their families, the international community is calling Russia out for this war crime. Ukrainian children are being used as pawns in Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, says a new report released by The Associated Press. Ukrainian authorities are pushing for the return of thousands of Ukrainian kids forcibly adopted into Russian families. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ktZDjPL

Diplomats Flee Sudan Fighting as Citizens Struggle to Escape

Foreign governments evacuated diplomats, staff and others trapped in Sudan as rival generals battled for a ninth day with no sign of a truce that had been declared for a major Muslim holiday. While world powers like the U.S., Britain, France and Italy airlifted their diplomats from the capital of Khartoum, Sudanese desperately sought to flee the chaos. Many risked dangerous roads for the northern border into Egypt. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5U0b8Ef

Detransitioner Oli London Credits Jesus, Church With Stopping Trans Surgeries: 'I Was…Very Lost'

Social media influencer Oli London said rediscovering faith helped convince him to detransition, stop life-altering gender reassignment surgeries, and turn his life around. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EjYR8Zf

'God Freed Me': Ex-New Ager Flees Witchcraft, Is Now Reaching Millions With Jesus

An ex-New Ager who abandoned witchcraft and the occult is now sharing her love of Jesus with the masses. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6vUKaJH

Ministry Helps Haitian Victims Who Fled to Dominican Republic for Better Life: 'Jesus Christ Saves'

SANTO DOMINGO - The Dominican Republic was the most visited country in the Caribbean with over 8.5 million tourists in 2022, making it the most popular tourist destination overall in the region. But that influx contributed to a spike in sex trafficking in the island nation, and Haitian migrants are some of the most vulnerable. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/t7OzLFU

NATO Vows to Add Ukraine, Russian War Crimes Exposed: 'Tens of Thousands of Children Kidnapped'

A high-profile meeting took place in Ukraine on Thursday, with NATO's Secretary General visiting Kyiv for the first time since Russia invaded more than a year ago.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bldg6qX

ACLJ Calls on UN Human Rights Council to Take Action after Christians Sentenced to Death in Pakistan

The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) recently delivered an urgent plea for the United Nations to do something about the plight of Pakistan's minority Christian population, and the constant human rights violations they face.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AEOz4aG

Ministry Helps Haitian Victims Who Fled to Dominican Republic for Better Life: 'Jesus Christ Saves'

SANTO DOMINGO - The Dominican Republic was the most visited country in the Caribbean with over 8.5 million tourists in 2022, making it the most popular tourist destination overall in the region. But that influx contributed to a spike in sex trafficking in the island nation, and Haitian migrants are some of the most vulnerable. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yhdG1Me

Stampede in Yemen at Ramadan Charity Event Kills at Least 78

A crowd stampeding at an event to distribute financial aid during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, has left at least 78 people dead and 73 injured, according to Houthi officials and witnesses. The tragedy Wednesday night was sparked when armed Houthis fired into the air in an attempt at crowd control, apparently striking an electrical wire and causing it to explode, two witnesses said. The stampede occurred in the Old City in central Sanaa, where hundreds of people had gathered at a charity event organized by merchants.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HhkwGOz

UN Report Calls for Legalization of Adults Having Sex with Kids, Calling It 'Progressive Autonomy'

An organization linked to the United Nations (UN) is advocating for all types of drug use and sexual activity to be decriminalized, including sex with minors.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/W1Ya04g

'Think Twice About Attacking Us': Taiwan Civilians Prep for Invasion from China's Communist Regime

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Inspired by Ukraine's ability to fight back against Russia forces, Taiwanese civilians are signing up for combat readiness exercises. Dozens of private companies are offering classes on urban warfare and military first-aid as the island readies itself for potential conflict with China.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/89WylK0

'Nothing Short of a Massacre': 33 Christians Murdered, 5,000 Nigerian Christians Slaughtered in 2022

Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists murdered 33 Christians in an attack Saturday night through the early hours of Sunday in Kaduna state, Nigeria. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9QNjnoP

Ukrainian Troops Inflict Catastrophic Losses Against Russia in Longest Running Battle

Russia's assault on the eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut has now become the longest-running battle in Russia's ongoing invasion. Ukrainian forces have managed to hold the city and inflict catastrophic losses against all odds.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dBxZF1R

Study Verifies Power of Bible in Lives of Scripture-Engaged Americans: 'Transforms Their Relationships With God, Self, and Others'

Another day, another survey pointing out the Bible’s innumerable, transformational benefits. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4XtBJQh

George Verwer, evangelist and founder of Operation Mobilization, passes following cancer diagnosis

George Verwer, evangelist and founder of Operation Mobilization, passed away peacefully yesterday while surrounded by family members and loved ones, at age 83. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sCWFneh

'I Cried': Homeless Woman Becomes Superhero After Villain Allegedly Caught on Cam Stealing 3-Year-Old Boy's New Bike

A homeless woman in Maine is inspiring the masses after spending the little money she had to replace a little boy’s stolen bike. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EPnaSKA

Millions Flee Increasing Military Violence in Myanmar, Christians Stand in Gap to Give Hope

Myanmar's brutal military junta has prevented international humanitarian groups from delivering aid to areas that desperately need it. This is where Christian organizations like Free Burma Rangers stand in the gap. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/isL09xp

'On the Precipice of a New Jesus Revolution': Top Pastor Says Asbury and 2023 Point to Awakening

One of the country's most influential pastors says despite the darkness of our times, recent news events point to the hand of God at work in early 2023. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/H5aqK7p

US Citizen Captured by Libyan Militia, Accused of Inviting Muslims to 'Convert to Christianity'

A U.S. citizen has reportedly been captured in Libya, and detained for alleged Christian evangelizing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Pp4yZrE

TX Ministry Making a Global Difference Using a 'Miracle' Tool for Clean Water

According to the World Health Organization, 771 million people worldwide cannot get safe drinking water. That has led to a variety of diseases, especially in undeveloped countries. The Bucket Ministry near Houston, TX is working to change those numbers. The ministry's mission of sharing the love of God through providing the gift of safe, clean drinking water is well underway in places like North America, South America, Central America, Asia, and Africa. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DPKFuVO

TX Ministry Making a Global Difference Using a 'Miracle' Tool for Clean Water

According to the World Health Organization, 771 million people worldwide cannot get safe drinking water. That has led to a variety of diseases, especially in undeveloped countries. The Bucket Ministry near Houston, TX is working to change those numbers. The ministry's mission of sharing the love of God through providing the gift of safe, clean drinking water is well underway in places like North America, South America, Central America, Asia, and Africa. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/CtGIWQS

Researcher Discovers Fragment of 1,750-Year-Old Translation of Gospel of Matthew

A researcher at the Austrian Academy of Sciences has discovered what scientists say is a fragment of the oldest writing of the text of Matthew from the Bible's New Testament.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BLFq0o3

'God's Natural Order Is Under Attack': Catholic Teen Arrested Twice for Protesting Trans Activism

The heated debate over transgender policy in schools has gone international. In Canada, a Catholic high school recently suspended a student for opposing the school's transgender policy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ncMuwSX

Indonesian Church Closed After Muslims Protest, Building Permits Denied for Decades

Just two weeks after Muslims in West Java Province, Indonesia interrupted a church service and demanded its closure, local officials closed the building. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uw4nLmr

How 'The Providential Hand of God' Turned Mayflower Church's Fear Into Freedom

After years of persecution, 59 members of the Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, popularly known as the Chinese "Mayflower Church," landed safely in Dallas, Texas at 8 p.m. on April 7th Good Friday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5TKsVRW

US Investigating Whether Ukraine War Documents Were Leaked

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites and appear to detail U.S. and NATO aid to Ukraine, but may have been altered or used as part of a misinformation campaign. The documents, which were posted on sites such as Twitter, are labeled secret and resemble routine updates that the U.S. military’s Joint Staff would produce daily but not distribute publicly. They are dated ranging from Feb. 23 to March 1, and provide what appears to be details on the progress of weapons and equipment going into Ukraine with more precise timelines and amounts than the U.S. generally provides publicly. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qrMd2kX

China Military Displays Force Toward Taiwan after Tsai Trip

China’s military sent several dozen warplanes and warships toward Taiwan in a large-scale exercise that simulated sealing off the island following its president’s trip to the U.S. The Chinese military earlier had announced “combat readiness patrols” as a warning to Taiwan. The actions follow President Tsai Ing-wen's trip to America, with the most sensitive event being a meeting with the U.S. House speaker.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yK6LNhl

Stunning Proportion of Americans Believe ‘Biblical Accounts of the Physical Resurrection of Jesus Are Completely Accurate’

As the world prepares to commemorate Jesus’ death and resurrection, a stunning new survey shows the majority of Americans believe the Biblical account of the empty tomb. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1320tRW

BIBLICAL SCHOLAR: The Resurrection of Jesus Points to His Deity

Unquestionably, Jesus' resurrection from the dead stands at the very center of the Christian faith, as the Apostle Paul reminded us vigorously in 1 Corinthians 15:11-22. Without it, there is no salvation. With it, there is a glorious eternity for those who commit themselves to Jesus Christ's truth is based on His resurrection. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8muhC5l

'Mayflower Church' Refugees from China Find Safe Haven in US After 3-Year Ordeal

All 63 members of a Chinese church who are fleeing persecution from the communist regime are on their way to the United States.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/X5KisA8

Russia Threatens to Retaliate Against Finland for Joining NATO

Russia is threatening military and other measures after Finland joined NATO this week. Vladimir Putin is nervous because it ends Finland's era of military non-alignment and doubles the length of NATO's shared border with Russia. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QZlY69K

McCarthy Meeting with Taiwanese President, China Threatens to 'Fight Back'

As the president of Taiwan wraps up her trip to North and Central America, she's finishing off with a high-profile meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R) and a bipartisan group of members of Congress. China has been issuing warnings about the meeting, with a promise to "fight back" if it happens. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/23enPtD

Finland Officially Joins NATO in Major Blow to Russia Over Ukraine War

Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe's post-Cold War security landscape triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cKdUMWD

War-Crimes Warrant for Putin Could Complicate Ukraine Peace

An international arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin raises the prospect of justice for the man whose country invaded Ukraine but complicates efforts to end that war in peace talks. Both justice and peace appear to be only remote possibilities today, but the conflicting relationship between the two is a quandary at the heart of the March 17 decision by the International Criminal Court.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IMGSlQ5

'God Never Changes': Ray Comfort on What It Really Means to 'Fear God'

Evangelist Ray Comfort believes the “fear of the Lord is key to entering God’s holy presence and receiving his blessings” and the pathway to gaining true wisdom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mDsAevY