Carrie Dedrick

• John Kerry: United States Will Continue to Call for Saeed Abedini's Release
  Secretary of State John Kerry has vowed that the United States will continue to call for the release of imprisoned pastor, Saeed Abedini.
  Wednesday, July 30, 2014
• France Welcomes Christian Refugees from Iraq
  France has extended asylum to Iraqi Christian refugees who have fled their ISIS persecution.
  Wednesday, July 30, 2014
• Heaviest Israeli Airstrike in Conflict Leaves 60 Dead
  Israel targeted Gaza overnight with the heaviest air raid since the conflict began three weeks ago. At least 60 Palestinians died in the attack.
  Wednesday, July 30, 2014
• Children Killed in UN School Blast, Israel Temporarily Holding Fire
  Israeli rocket fire struck a UN school shelter, killing 15 people and injuring 90, including many children. The school was designated as a shelter for displaced Palestinian families.
  Wednesday, July 30, 2014
• Editor-in-Chief Fired for Writing Personal Blog Post Defending Religious Beliefs
  An Iowa man has been terminated from his position as the Editor-in-Chief of the Newton Daily News for writing a personal blog post that stated his religious position.
  Tuesday, July 29, 2014
• National Guard Cancels VBS Visit, Says Troops Cannot Be Affiliated with Church
  A Missouri church was shocked to find that a scheduled visit with National Guard members was cancelled to adhere to the military's policy.
  Tuesday, July 29, 2014
• Pope Francis Apologizes for Persecution of Pentecostals
  Pope Francis sought forgiveness for decades of persecution of Italian Pentecostals when he met with around 300 evangelicals from the U.S., Argentina and Italy in the southern town of Caserta on...
  Tuesday, July 29, 2014
• Creators of "God's Not Dead" Making Film to Compete with "Fifty Shades of Grey"
  The creators of “God’s Not Dead” are now making a movie with a goal of giving “Fifty Shades of Grey” some wholesome competition.
  Tuesday, July 29, 2014
• President Obama Nominates Religious Freedom Ambassador after Nine-Month Delay
  Rabbi David Saperstein will be filling the position of Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom.
  Monday, July 28, 2014
• Son of Hamas Founder is a Christian Convert, Says Militants Target Civilians
  The son of one of founding members of Hamas has spoken out against the militant organization and the way the group targets civilians.
  Monday, July 28, 2014
• Actress Jennifer Hudson Credits Faith for Bringing Her through Murder of Three Family Members
  Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson said in a recently-published interview that her Christian faith helped her deal with the pain and grief of losing three family members in 2008.
  Monday, July 28, 2014
• California State University Scientist Fired for Research that Supports Creationism
  A scientist at California State University has been terminated for his research which supports creationism. The scientist has now filed suit against the university, arguing that he was fired for...
  Monday, July 28, 2014
• Saeed Abedini's Family Permitted to Visit Prison for Prayer and Fellowship
  Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was permitted to see his family and enjoy a time of prayer and fellowship.
  Monday, July 28, 2014
• Samaritan's Purse Doctor Contracts Ebola Virus while Called to Treat Others
  An American doctor for Samaritan’s Purse has contracted the deadly Ebola virus while treating others who were infected in Liberia.
  Monday, July 28, 2014
• Displaced Palestinian Civilians Find Shelter in Christian Church
  About 1,000 displaced Muslim Palestinians have packed inside a Christian church in Gaza, in hopes that it will not be targeted with Israeli rocket fire.
  Friday, July 25, 2014
• Nick Jonas Losing Christian Image as 'Racy' Music Video Set to Release
  Nick Jonas, the youngest sibling of former pop band The Jonas Brothers, is set to release a new solo music video and sources say it might destroy his Christian image.
  Friday, July 25, 2014
• 'Tips for Jesus' Donor Leaves $10,000 Gratuity in New Orleans
  An unidentified Instagram user known as “Tips for Jesus” has gathered a social media following as he or she leaves large tips on restaurant bills and posts pictures of the receipt.
  Friday, July 25, 2014
• 11 Parents of Nigerian Kidnapped Schoolgirls Dead
  During an attack of Kautakari village earlier this month, 51 people were killed; locals have now confirmed that seven of those killed were parents of the girls who were kidnapped from a Chibok...
  Friday, July 25, 2014