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Christmas Is Over: Now What?
The festivities have ended. But if we really come to think about the true meaning of Christmas, it's a celebration that doesn't have to end when Dec. 25 comes to a close.

Megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley Claims Christianity Doesn't Hinge on Birth of Jesus, Sparking Controversy
The most crucial element of the Christian faith is not the birth but the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That was the contention made by megachurch pastor Andy Stanley as he questioned the significance of the virgin birth, a statement that has been sparked a controversy in the Christian community.

Gospel Song Moves Atheist To Tears Inside Filthy Toilet; Now, He's an Evangelist
For all his unorthodox ways, British artist Charlie Mackesy could hardly be mistaken for an evangelistâbut he is.

Veteran Exorcist Explains Difference Between Mental Illness and Real Demonic Possession
Don't be misled: Not all who show signs of demonic possession are actually possessed.

Popular Beauty Expert With Suicidal Thoughts Finds Reason to Live After Meeting God
She came from a Christian family, lived in a beautiful house and was seemingly on a smooth road to success. And yet behind her beautiful and bubbly outward image, Alison Henry was messed up inside â full of self-hatred and thoughts of killing herself.

Church Mistakenly Prints Expletive-Laced Tupac Lyrics in Booklets Distributed to Congregants
A Catholic church in Sri Lanka raised quite a lot of eyebrows after it displayed the lyrics of a song by rapper Tupac instead of the "Hail Mary" on a page in booklets distributed to the congregants last Dec. 11.

Saudi Arabia Sees Rise in Number of Christians Celebrating Christmas Despite Severe Religious Liberty Restrictions
Saudi Arabia, a predominantly Muslim nation, saw more Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ this year despite the strict prohibitions imposed by authorities.

Carrie Fisher And God: The Star Wars Actress Loved The Idea But Never Followed Her Born-Again Brother
Despite her personal struggles, religion had little appeal to Fisher.

Nicole Scherzinger Only Accepted Dirty Dancing Role After Her Family Prayed About It Because Of Their Strong Pro-Life Views
Nicole Scherzinger has described how she nearly rejected her role in ABC's remake of Dirty Dancing because her family is so strongly pro-life.

Seventh Christmas In Jail For Christian Mother Asia Bibi Facing Execution For Blasphemy In Pakistan
Asia Bibi is fighting a long and difficult battle for her life after being sentenced to death for blasphemy in 2009.

Star Wars Actress Carrie Fisher Has Died
Actor Carrie Fisher, who portrayed Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, has died aged 60.

Six Years After Extensive Plastic Surgery, Former The Hills Star Heidi Montag Pratt Tells Women Focusing On Outer Beauty Isn't 'God's Plan'
She once underwent over 10 plastic surgery procedures in one day, but now former The Hills star Heidi Montag Pratt is pleading with women to focus on their inner God-given beauty.

Perry Noble: I'm Not Going Back To NewSpring But I'm Sober And Healthy
Noble spent time in rehab following his departure and has set up a church consultancy business .

Try This Christian Prayer Practice During The Holidays
What if an ancient Christian prayer practice dating back 1700 years could help you remain spiritually grounded while pursuing your many holiday tasks?

Indonesia Will Try Christian Jakarta Governor For Blasphemy
An Indonesian court will proceed with a controversial blasphemy trial against Jakarta's Christian governor, who is accused of insulting the Qur'an.

Eric Metaxas: Why Do So Many Evangelical Christians Support Assisted Suicide?
The New York Times bestselling author says he is troubled that so many evangelical Christians have "imbibed this secular outlook".