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Islamic State militants have abducted at least 90 people from Assyrian Christian villages in northeastern Syria, a monitoring group that tracks violence in Syria said on Tuesday.

New interest in the Hebrew and Christian Bible may point the way to reconciliation between war weary Jews and Palestinians. The Jesus Christ Embassy Palestine, a Christian organization, thinks so and has launched a campaign to call 1,000,000 people to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The Christian ministry recently held a series of meetings in Palestine and introduced DNA scientific studies along with the Bible record to demonstrate that many Palestinians are direct descendants of the sons of Joseph, and the name Israel was originally applied to them, and not directly to Judah, the father of Jews.

With yearly orders in the thousands that come from over twenty countries worldwide, it’s clear that Hand Lettering Co. has tapped into a major market demand: for Scripture-based artwork that is painstakingly crafted, authentically produced, and comes from the heart.

Just in time for winter, Operation Compassion, an independent benevolent organization with ties to the Church of God, received a grant for more than 225,000 blankets for distribution to its partners.

The unavoidable truth is that many are becoming desensitized. When the Holy Spirit no longer fills hearts and minds with a passion for purity and holiness, there is a general lack of conviction.

Within his new book, It’s PROOF TIME… There is Hope!, Andre’ K. Mickel uses an acronym, which spells out “PROOFTIME,” to guide readers in their response when they inevitably face tribulations. In following the author’s tried-and-true advice, readers will receive peace in the midst of adversity. Andre’ lists the steps: Praise, Remember, Obedient (twice), Focus, Trust, Inspire, Meditate, and Energized. These steps, when explained by the author and applied by the reader, have the power to change anyone’s life.