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Jeremy Lin, U.S. Dept. of Education Encourage Kids to Become More Physically Active
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin joined the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to play with and read to about 250 students in Washington D.C. as a part of the “Let’s Read, Let’s Move” program on Aug. 1, 2013. NFL player Brian Mitchell and actor Hill Harper participated as well.

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Turning from Porn to Jesus Christ – Jenna Presley Testifies on 'The View'
Jenna Presley, whose real name is Brittni Ruiz, was interviewed on ”The View.” Monday about the impact that Jesus Christ has made in her life. Craig Gross’ XXXChurch played a pivotal role in her coming to know Christ as her Savior, and the former porn star turned away from a lot of money and fame in the pornography industry when she ran into His arms of grace.
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MercyMe Lead Singer Bart Millard to Release ‘The Hurt & The Healer’ Book
Christian band MercyMe’s lead singer Bart Millard has co-authored “The Hurt & The Healer” with Texas Pastor Andrew Farley, to be released on August 15. The book bears the same name as MercyMe’s 2012 album, and highlights how the Lord can meet us in our pain and suffering.
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Advice to a Newly-Wed Husband from John Piper: 'You Love Her to Make Her Lovely'
A “bottomless ocean of wisdom” is found when a husband loves his wife like Christ loves the church - “You love her to make her lovely,” Piper said. Though we are sinners saved by His grace, Jesus loves His redeemed people and helps us to become more holy as we fix our eyes on Him.

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Michelle Knight Offers Hope as Ariel Castro's House of Horror is Demolished
Michelle Knight, one of three women who were held captive in Ariel Castro’s house for a decade before their escape in May, wants to give a voice to those who have been abducted and hope to mothers who have lost their children. She stood outside of Castro’s former house Wednesday as it was demolished.

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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.