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Pastor Andrew Brunson Prays with President Trump after Release from Turkish Captivity (video)

Pastor Andrew Brunson, just returning to the United States after his release from Turkish captivity on terrorism charges, visited the White House on Saturday and thanked President Trump and prayed for him. “From a Turkish prison to the White House in 24 hours, that’s not bad,” Trump rejoiced. With Trump’s head bowed, Brunson placed his hand on the president’s shoulder and prayed that God “give him supernatural wisdom to accomplish all the plans you have for this country and for him. I ask that you give him wisdom in how to lead this country into righteousness.” His prayer continued: “IRead More

Refreshments will include free chili.

Aurora church carving pumpkins for peace

AURORA, Ill., Oct. 17, 2018–St. John United Church of Christ, 309 5th St. in Aurora, will hold a second annualPumpkins for Peace, pumpkin carving and painting, from 4:30 to 8:30Read More

Stephen Hawking was the most renowned scientist since Einstein

In final book, Stephen Hawking says ‘There is no God.’

ABOUT BRIEF ANSWERS TO THE BIG QUESTIONS (from Penguin/Random House website) The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the biggestRead More

Potpourri: a miscellaneous anthology or collection...

MOVIES: A common thread

by Phil Boatwright KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP), Oct. 16, 2018 — Potpourri: a miscellaneous anthology or collection; a combination of incongruous things. That’s what we have here: a miscellaneous selectionRead More

Southern Baptists respond

Imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson free at last

by Diana Chandler Date: October 12, 2018 – Friday EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated at 3 p.m. Oct. 12. ALIAGA, Turkey (BP) — Pastor Andrew Brunson reportedly will flyRead More

Brunson may meet Trump on Saturday

Pastor Brunson on the way from Turkey to Germany

Batavia, IL (Oct. 12, 2018) – This evening, the PBS Newshour reports that Pastor Andrew Brunson left Turkey for Germany after his court release. President Trump stated he would meetRead More

Dr. Mark Jobe announced as Moody Bible Institute’s 10th president since its founding in 1886 by D.L. Moody

Moody Bible Institute Names Next President

CHICAGO (Oct. 09, 2018) – Mr. Greg Thornton, interim president of Moody Bible Institute, along with Mr. Randy Fairfax, Board of Trustees chair, announced today the appointment of Dr. Mark Jobe as the 10th president ofRead More

Habitat for Humanity to provide information about or prospective homeowners Oct. 24

Learn about Habitat for Humanity home-ownership Oct. 24

MONTGOMERY, Ill., Oct. 7, 2018.— Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity invites Aurora-area families needing affordable shelter to an information meeting about Habitat home ownership. The meeting will be held atRead More

Chairman of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas stated last May that the Holocaust was driven not by anti-Semitism among Germans...

Opinion: Most Palestinian Peace Propaganda is Double Talk – Criticism of Israel May Conceal Anti-Antisemitism

Early in October Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad described Jews as “hook-nosed,” at the United Nations, and blamed them for creating the troubles in the Middle East. Addressing the U.N.Read More


Andrew Brunson

Andrew Brunson: Call to Prayer and Fasting, October 2018

The trial of Andrew Brunson, EPC Teaching Elder imprisoned in Turkey since October 2016, resumesRead More

  • CBS News reports… U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson appeals for freedom to Turkey’s highest court

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    Aurora Faith News

    Marilyn Weisner to Retire as Head of Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry

    Aurora, Ill., Oct. 17, 2018 – Marilyn Weisner is planning to step-down as executive directorRead More

  • Aurora Methodist minister says goodbye

  • Aurora priest celebrates 50 years of ministry, 38 years as police chaplain

  • Methodist men raise Habitat for Humanity walls 

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    Books

    Tyndale Momentum to Publish Memoir by Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles

    Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure and Overcoming the Odds Will Be Available EverywhereRead More

  • Robby Dawkins Shares Activation Principles for Believers to Participate in Kingdom Miracles

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    Brunson

    Release of U. S. Pastor Andrew Brunson Ordered by Turkish Court… Ordeal Over

    Batavia, IL (Oct. 12, 2018) Today numerous media outlets, Washington Post, CNN,CBN, BBC, and others,Read More

  • Still jailed in Turkey, Brunson gave ‘bold’ witness

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  • Andrew Brunson letter from EPC Stated Clerk

  • We will help you – Donald Trump in direct appeal to imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson | Premier

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    Catholic

    Pope changes Catholic Church teaching on death penalty, declares it ‘inadmissible’ – USA Today

    Pope Francis changes church teaching about death penalty, saying it can never be sanctioned becauseRead More

  • Catholic Cardinal states “Separating babies from their mothers is not the answer and is immoral.”

  • USCCB Chairmen Applaud Supreme Court’s Respect for Religious Liberty in Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision

  • U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges Administration to Keep Families Together

  • Pope Francis documentary preview on CBS 60 Minutes

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    Metro Chicago Faith News

    Geneva church’s chili and chocolate fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity

    GENEVA, Ill., Oct. 8, 2018 — Chili and chocolate will be dished in a fundraiserRead More

  • Willow Creek Update

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  • A letter from the Elders (Willow Creek Community Church – Bill Hybels)

  • Religious leaders say media need to dig deeper on matters of faith

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    Featured Posts

    Hesham Shehab New Commentator at XPian News

    XPian News founder and editor John Ross is happy to announce that Hesham Shehab willRead More

  • Opinion: We Need Islamic Leaders Who Call for Assimilation

  • Opinion: Pro-life voices need to speak up against family separation – Chicago Sun-Times

  • Opinion: Slave owners and Nazis quote Romans 13 to justify immorality, too – Chicago Sun-Times

  • World Refugee Day 2018: ‘Welcoming the Stranger’ Meets ‘Zero Tolerance’ – CT

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    Film

    Will Graham hopes ‘Unbroken’ sequel changes lives

    by Michael Foust Date: August 24, 2018 – Friday NASHVILLE (BP) — Will Graham canRead More

  • MOVIES: There’s no expiration date on art

  • 50-year parenting journey portrayed in ‘Like Arrows’

  • Sectarian Cinema: Oscars Highlight Muslim Defense of Persecuted Christians | Christianity Today

  • ‘The Exorcist’ Director Films ‘Terrifying’ Real-Life Exorcism For His Newest Movie

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    Health

    People who regularly read the Bible say it’s better than coffee to jump start their mornings

    PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2018—The more engaged someone is with the Bible, the more likely heRead More

  • Editorial – God Hates Gun Violence | CT

  • WTTW: Safe Drinking Study Suggests Alcohol Guidelines for Men Too Loose

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    International

    N. Korean Defector Sending Bibles, 60 Tons of Rice Asks Why Trump Praises ‘Cruelest Leader’ – CP

    A North Korean defector, now the leader of an association that has sent over 60Read More

  • Being Christian in Western Europe | Pew Research

  • “The Power of Love”— Bishop Michael Curry’s sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle | The Archbishop Of Canterbury

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle asked an American bishop to preach at their wedding | CNN

  • North Korea Frees American Christians | Christianity Today

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    Editor's Links of Interest

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  • Trump’s Refugee Policy Also Hurts Most Vulnerable Christians

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  • Under the Law: Israeli Christians Worry About Secondary Status in Jewish Nation-State – CT

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    National

    Pastors weigh in on Trump’s job performance

    by Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP), Oct. 11, 2018 — A slim majority of pastors sayRead More

  • NCC Calls for Withdrawal of Kavanaugh Nomination

  • Evangelical Leaders Object to Trump Administration Refugee Call, Call for Increase

  • World Relief Denounces State Department FY19 Refugee Cap

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    Sports

    Bible helps NBA’s Curry stay ‘focused, locked-in’

    by Aaron Earls OAKLAND, Calif., May 30, 2018 (BP) — Stephen Curry has been writingRead More

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