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Rima Fakih: Former Muslim Miss USA Converts To Christianity
Although former Miss USA winner Rima Fakih comes from a Shia Muslim family, she said it was only when she went to a U.S. university that she connected with her Muslim roots. Reports are that she recently changed faiths to Christianity. Some people believe it is due to marriage arrangements with Wassim Salibi, who is a wealthy music producer and Maronite (Catholic) Christian. Fakih was believed to be the first Muslim to win the title when she was crowned Miss USA in 2010.

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Mother's Day 'Single Mom Style' Tips, Bible Verses to Celebrate, #DearMama Tribute Trends
Mother's Day comes with mixed emotions for some mothers who face the observance in a solo capacity. It's probably the one day of the year that single mothers would like to turn over life's reins to someone else so they can step back, relax and simply appreciate. For women who experienced being "married moms" to then becoming "single moms," due to death or divorce, there some steps to take to enhance the positive, pleasant outcomes from the holiday.

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Michelle Duggar of '19 Kids and Counting' to Mothers: 'Where God Guides, He Provides!'
Matriarch of TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" reality television show, Michelle Duggar, shared in her most recent blog a life-lesson moment from years ago when she said she felt completely overwhelmed at 1 a.m. while folding laundry, and threw herself toward God.

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Church Seat Dispute Leads To Deadly Shooting In Pennsylvania, Shooter Faces 20 Years' Prison
A Pennsylvania man who opened gun fire on, and killed, another worshipper in front of a packed congregation on April 23 at a Montgomery County church was since charged with manslaughter. The shooter faces a prison sentence of up to two decades. Storms will be arraigned Thursday afternoon.

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Kirk Cameron: 'Growing Pains' Actor Teaches 'Wives Should Follow Husbands' Lead'
Former "Growing Pains" television star Kirk Cameron, 45, continues on a nationwide marriage-focused speaking tour, giving advice to couples, and one of his recent, controversial messages is launching debates. The Evangelical Christian speaker said the key to a successful marriage is a submissive wife.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.