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The JESUS Film Project plans to present the Hope Medallion to Billy Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) the evangelist’s worldwide leadership in creating life-changing, gospel-focused films. The JESUS Film Project is a ministry of Cru—formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ—and the organization behind the most watched film in history, JESUS, which has been renamed The JESUS Film for its 35th anniversary re-release this year.

Given to individuals who have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to sharing eternal spiritual hope around the world, the Hope Medallion will be presented to Graham's daughter, Gigi, accepting on her father's behalf, at a March 15 ceremony in Asheville, N.C.

Todd and Tara Storch’s Taylor’s Gift: A Courageous Story of Giving Life and Renewing Hope (Revell/Baker Publishing Group) won the Books for a Better Life Award in the Inspirational Memoir category. The Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society announced the 18th annual awards March 10 at a New York City ceremony hosted by NBC media personality Meredith Vieira.

Available in paperback next month, Taylor’s Gift shares the inspiring story of one family turning to organ donation for hope after the tragic death of their 13-year-old daughter, Taylor. Her gift saved the lives of five individuals waiting for an organ transplant.

Charisma Media, a leading publisher of news and resources for Christians, announced today the launch of its newest online brand, Christian Life News. As part of a growing network of websites, apps and other digital products, ChristianLifeNews.com is an online, 24/7 news service for evangelical Christians worldwide that provides up-to-the-minute news, key information and analysis, and relevant commentaries from respected leaders in the church.

The new website includes a wide array of topical coverage on news from the U.S. and around the world affecting evangelical Christians—from the latest developments among churches in Ukraine to the church’s global fight for traditional marriage to the ongoing legal battles surrounding 15-year-old Justina Pelletier.

Customers are increasingly savvy at navigating print and digital promotional media to save money and efficiently move toward a purchase, according to the Valassis Shopper Marketing Report released March 5.

Coupon usage is in vogue, with 40% of survey respondents professing that their coupon usage has increased during the past year. More than half of coupon clippers still use printed coupons from newspapers (52%) and mailers (51%), but those who prefer digital coupon delivery has grown 6% since 2012.

Children’s book line Arch Books will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015. To begin the celebration, Concordia Publishing House (CPH) will release two new collections of the popular Christian children’s stories this summer.

Best-Loved Parables of Jesus and Best-Loved Christmas Stories will provide families with comprehensive collections of Arch Books’ favorites that tell children the stories of Jesus.

Author and evangelist Steve Hill died Sunday following a long battle with melanoma.

“Today, March 9 Steve crossed the finish line. Steve lived every day with eternity in view, today he finally saw it with his own eyes. The Church has lost a general in the faith, heaven has gained a saint,” reads a post on his Facebook ministry page. “Please remember Jeri, Ryan, Shelby, Kelsey and the family in your prayers.”