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Pope, Bishops Called On To Break Stalemate in Democratic Republic Of Congo
Talks in Democratic Republic of Congo between the ruling coalition and the opposition failed to reach a compromise on the political future of President Joseph Kabila, who is set to stay in power when his mandate ends on Monday.

Church Asked To Mediate Between Indigenous People And Chinese Mining Company In Ecuador
Ecuador sent soldiers and police on Thursday to an isolated jungle area after a policeman was killed and several security officials injured in a violent protest against a Chinese copper exploration project amid conflicts between mining companies and indigenous communities.

Aleppo: Will A Deal Be Reached To Evacuate Rebel Held Areas?
A new deal is being negotiated to complete the evacuation of rebel-held areas of Syria's east Aleppo which ground to a halt on Friday after demands from pro-government forces that people also be moved out of two villages besieged by insurgents.

Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 30 Soldiers In Yemen's Aden
A suicide bomber killed at least 30 soldiers in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden on Sunday, officials there said, a week after an attack by the militant Islamic State group killed 50 troops nearby.

How To Avoid Family Arguments And Have A Stress-Free Christmas
Sarah Abell gives some advice on how to keep the peace this Christmas.

Why Do Matthew And Luke Have Different Records Of Jesus' Ancestors?
Who were Jesus' ancestors? Read Matthew's Gospel and you get one answer. Read Luke's (3:23-37) and you get another.

Your Calling Isn't Just Tied Up to Your Job Description
No matter how noble the job, your calling is so much more than what you do for a living.

Is It Wrong to Shower Our Kids With Gifts at Christmas?
Christmas gifts may be the one thing that our children might be looking forward to this Christmas season, and that may be a problem.

Should We Even Talk About Santa This Season?
The heart and core of Christmas has and always will be Christ such that even when all things are missing, there is still cause for cheer.

Facing Challenge This Christmas? You're Not Alone
We don't always recognise it, but the Christmas story was one that started off on a sour note.

3 Ways to Avoid Being Blindsided by Sin
Do you want to avoid being blindsided by sin, especially at a time when you thought you wouldn't fall? Here are some things you should do.

3 Truths That Will Dispel Your Fears of the Devil
Do you want to have that courage to stand up fearlessly against the devil? Here are some biblical truths you need to know.

To All Who Have Lost Hope After a Fall, Here's One for You
No matter how painful our fall, God can heal us. No matter how deep we fell into the mess we got ourselves in, with Christ's strength we can get out. No matter how far we've walked into the wilderness we stumbled upon as lost and confused men, the Holy Spirit can guide us to the right path.

Man Writes Open Letter to Cosmopolitan: 'Being a Christian Is Not a Scandal'
Cosmopolitan magazine, known for its brazen articles about sex and relationships, recently featured an article about "the 16 Biggest HGTV Scandals of All Time."

How Husbands Can Be Successful Both at Home and at Work
A lot of husbands can't seem to find the right balance between work and family life. On their wedding day, they made a promise to uphold their wives and prioritise their families. But when reality sinks in, they chase after their dreams and neglect their duties as husbands.

Feeling Stressed Out This Christmas? Author Max Lucado Wants to Remind You of These 3 Things
Christmas is supposed to be a jolly holiday, but many people find themselves stressed, scattered, broke, and hurried during this frantic season.