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Jailed in Turkey, American pastor begs Trump: 'Please help me'
An American missionary jailed in Turkey is pleading with President Trump to secure his release.

The one Bible verse that should keep every Christian humble
Let's work on being humble.

12,000 homes, $200 million: The cost of rebuilding just part of Iraq's shattered Christian community
Islamic State has damaged over 12,000 homes belonging to Christian families in Iraq and destroyed a further 700.

Six men arrested for 'trying to force a woman to convert to Christianity' in India
Six men were arrested yesterday on charges of allegedly forcing a woman to convert to Christianity in India.

3 benefits of being an effective communicator
Whether at home, work, ministry or any other place where we interact with other people, good communication will always prove to be beneficial.

Overcoming the trap of being bitter towards ourselves
We cannot dwell on the sins of the past. If we want to be free from them, we must cast them away as far as the east is from the west because to God that's exactly where they should be going.

3 dangers of refusing to embrace change
God calls for change because it is necessary. When clothes, systems or ideologies get old we are often called into new ones.Here are three dangers we put ourselves into by refusing to change.

4 ways to prepare your heart for Easter
Here are ways to prepare for Easter. And hunting for eggs isn't one of them.

Should Christians shelter their kids from the world â or give them freedom?
As far as protecting our children goes, it has always been a balancing act among three choices â doing our part, allowing them to do theirs, and allowing God to do His.

3 things we can learn from Paul about enduring hardships
Hardships are a normal part of the Christian life. As such, it's best we learn from those who went before us and have fought the good fight of faith. Here are some things we can learn from Paul about enduring hardships

3 pieces of advice for Christians who struggle to trust God
The Bible tells us to trust in the Lord God for He is good and faithful. While we have the Bible to encourage us to do just that, many of us still fail to trust Him fully. I hope to encourage you to trust Him with all your life.

Palm Sunday: When is it and what is its origin?
Christians will celebrate Palm Sunday. What is its meaning and origin?

Simple things real Christ-followers live for
The Christian life is simple. When we take our selfish desires and ambitions out of the picture and replace them with Christ's, we will find that life isn't all that hard and complicated. What do we live for as Christ-followers anyway?

One encouragement to help you keep praying
While some persevere in prayer because they know that God answers our prayers, some have given up or at least do not give that much effort to praying anymore because they think God's not listening. He actually is listening with ears wide open.
One thing to remember in choosing your friends
While we can befriend pretty much anybody and be open to them, not all people are good friends. In fact, we should all learn to choose who to befriend.

US pastor charged for 'illegal' Bible study in Russia appeals to European Court of Human Rights
A US Baptist pastor found guilty of 'conducting illegal missionary activities' in Russia has taken his case to the European Court of Human Rights.