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3 Misconceptions That Are Turning America's Youth Off Christianity
What is happening to today's Christian youth? The differences between the churchgoing kids of the past and today's churchgoing youth have become quite stark, according to the American Family Association (AFA). The group pins the blame for this on three misconceptions that are leading today's children away from Christianity.

Canadian diplomats visit pastor imprisoned in North Korea
Diplomats from Canada this week paid a rare visit to North Korea and were able to see a Canadian pastor serving a life sentence for subversion, a foreign ministry official said.

Pope Seeks Deal As He Chairs Talks Between Colombian President And Rival
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and opposition leader Alvaro Uribe were unable to find common ground on a peace accord with Marxist FARC rebels, even with the mediation of Pope Francis when they met at the Vatican on Friday.

Fantasia Talks About New Song 'I Made It', Credits God for Bringing Her Together With Tye Tribbett
Christian singer Fantasia Barrino, who rose to fame after winning the third season of the singing competition "American Idol," has just released a gospel song called "I Made It," in which she collaborated with Tye Tribbett.

IS Shows No Sign Of Weakening As Mosul Battle Enters Third Month
Islamic State fighters have stepped up counterattacks on Iraqi forces in Mosul amid bad weather as the U.S.-backed offensive to capture their last major city stronghold in Iraq enters its third month.

Latest on Aleppo: Evacuation resumes as Trump promises 'safe zones', Obama says no easy fix
A Syrian government official told Reuters on Saturday the stalled evacuation of the last opposition-held area of Aleppo will resume, alongside some evacuations from four besieged towns and villages.

Hillsong's Worship Leader Shares Secret to Leading With Energy and Passion
Anybody who has ever seen Hillsong's worship leader Jonathan Douglas, JD for short, can attest to the fact that he is one of the most energetic and passionate worship leaders in their team.

Thirteen Turkish Soldiers Killed, 48 Wounded In Car Bomb Attack
Thirteen soldiers were killed and 48 more were injured when a car bomb hit a bus transporting off-duty military personnel in the central Turkish city of Kayseri on Saturday, one week after a twin bombing targeted police in Istanbul.

2 Reasons Why Christians Should Stop Arguing With Atheists
It looks like atheists are pulling out all the stops in riling up Christians. This year, they put up a billboard claiming that people will have a "merrier" Christmas if they skip church services.

Carman Thinks Christian Music Has Become Diluted While Society Has Turned 'Anti-Jesus'
Christian singer Carman Licciardello has witnessed the rise and fall of Christian music from the 20th to the 21st century, and one thing he noticed is that the more society became "anti-Jesus," the harder it was to sell gospel music.

Why God Is God: 10 Bible Verses About Holiness
One of the defining characteristics of God is his holiness. It's stressed far more than any other characteristic.

Tired of Being Dumped, Reunited, Then Dumped Again? Follow These 5 Tips to Get Out of a Rut
Some people who are in abusive relationships can't seem to find the strength to leave their partners. No matter how many times they've been hurt and left behind, they are keen to rekindle the romance as soon as their abusive partner starts calling again.

Life, Wonder and Restoration: What We Can Learn From Planet Earth II
The BBC's 'Planet Earth II' has delighted millions with its awe-inspiring survey of the natural world. What can the Church learn from Attenborough and the rest...

Five Must-Listen Albums From 2016 On Faith, Hope And Love
2016 has been a vintage year for music. Alongside cultural juggernaughts like Beyonce and Frank Ocean, there've been a number of brilliant albums which deal with spiritual themes. Here we list five of our favourites...

Anti-Discrimination Legislation Threatens Basic Freedoms Say US Religious Leaders
The statement takes aim at anti-discrimination legislation and was signed by more than 75 "prominent religious and thought leaders".

Nine Out Of Ten Evangelicals Will Give Generously This Christmas
Evangelical Christians are significantly more likely to give to charity or volunteer this Christmas than the average population.