Carlton Pearson dies at 70

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From Invite us to your inbox 11/20/2023 Presented by BRAVE Books Carlton Pearson dies at 70 Curated for you byCP Editors Bishop Carlton Pearson, the famed megachurch pastor who was branded a heretic after embracing inclusionism and announcing he no longer believed in the traditional concept of Hell, died Sunday night at age 70. He died peacefully, surrounded by family, per a statement shared on Facebook. Read more about Pearson's life now. Listen to the CP Daily Podcast TOP STORIES Bethlehem nixes Christmas display over Israel-Hamas war The biblical town of Bethlehem has canceled Christmas festivities in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. The city, which is located in the West Bank area, will instead honor Palestinian "martyrs." Read more. Christians react to the death of Rosalynn Carter Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter passed away Sunday at the age of 96. The prominent humanitarian, who was diagnosed with dementia earlier this year, had recently joined her husband in hospice care. Read reactions from notable Christian leaders and politicians here. Planned Parenthood chapter names first nonbinary, black CEO Planned Parenthood Southeast has appointed Carol McDonald, a biological female who uses they/them pronouns, as its president and CEO. McDonald is the first nonbinary racial minority to serve in the role. Read more. Follow Us On CHURCH & MINISTRIES Church gears up to serve 1,000 families Thanksgiving dinner Lawndale Baptist Church in Greensboro, N.C., will provide Thanksgiving meals to 1,000 families this year as part of a drive-through charity giveaway. The church's "Feeding of the 5,000" event provides a frozen turkey and gift card toward a dinner that serves a family of five. Check out their social media post advertising the Nov. 21 event here. Also of Interest ... CofE votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couplesInternational House of Prayer report: Bickle abuse allegations lack evidence A MESSAGE FROM BRAVE Books "Christian families, it's time we get off the sidelines and take back the content our children are consuming." - Kirk Cameron Get your copy of Kirk’s new book today for FREE when you sign up for the Freedom Island Book Club. When you join, you will get a monthly book delivered to your home on topics that are pro-God, pro-America, and fun. Read More CP VOICES Uncomfortable Thanksgivings have taught me to set the table with love Thanksgiving does not inspire wonderful memories for everyone. There are broken families and broken people for whom the holiday is a stressor. In this op-ed, writer Karen Farris reflects on her Thanksgiving experiences growing up and how she works to meet people where they are every Thanksgiving. Read more. The hijacking of ‘Christ is King’ Dr. Michael Brown addresses the public dispute between The Daily Wire's Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens and why he shares some of Shapiro's concerns about Owens. Read now. MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT Alex PenaVega talks prioritizing marriage, family in Hollywood Alexa PenaVega ("Spy Kids") shares the importance of prioritizing her "kingdom marriage" in Hollywood, noting the entertainment business often tears families apart. The actress, who stars in Hallmark's "Never Too Late to Celebrate" alongside her husband, Carlos, also discusses her work with World Vision. Read now. WATCH: Why Antonio Banderas is open to more biblical roles In this interview with CP, award-winning actor Antonio Banderas talks about playing King Herod in the nativity musical "Journey to Bethlehem" and how the role impacted him. "I believe in the simple words of Jesus: love. If you practice that, with everybody in everyday life, the world will be a better place," said Banderas. Learn more about "Journey to Bethlehem," which is currently showing in theaters nationwide, and watch the interview now. Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! -- CP Editors

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