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Marrying one's self becoming an alarming new trend

When we think of marriage, we usually picture two people, a man and a woman, in front of the altar to pledge a lifetime of love in front of God and their fellow faithful. A new trend, however, is seeing people marry the most unlikely person: themselves.

3 things that God wants to do to you

Ask yourself, can you fully trust God that what He plans to do to you is always good?

Couple spends honeymoon helping Mother Teresa's nuns

Couples usually use their honeymoons as an opportunity to go to fancy places and spend time with each other. An admirable Spanish couple, however, chose to spend their honeymoon in prayer and serve others, in the company of nuns who followed Saint Mother Teresa's example.

Britain's Libya intervention was flawed and Cameron was to blame, say MPs

Britain and France led international efforts to help oust Libya's then-leader Muammar Gaddafi in early 2011.

Another U.S. football coach in hot water for praying to Jesus in locker room

Another football coach has landed in hot water after he was caught praying to "Jesus" in the locker room.

Pastor Rick Warren on why Christians need a church family

Every Christian needs a church family. This is what Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church says in his devotional as he encouraged people to seek a community filled with people of like-minded faith.

People still questioning President Obama's faith: 'I don't see the fruits of Christianity in him'

Is U.S. President Barack Obama truly a Christian, or is he really a Muslim? Those who attended the annual Values Voter Summit over the weekend are still unsure, with many of them believing that the president is secretly pushing for his Muslim agenda because he is one himself.

Jinger Duggar says 'Counting On' girls who are in relationships have fewer chores at home

The Duggar daughters from "Counting On" who are in courtship relationships appear to be enjoying more leniency from their parents. Jinger Duggar, who is now engaged to soccer player Jeremy Vuolo, revealed the reason in a teaser that was released before the show's Sept. 13 episode was aired: It's because Duggar girls who are in love are quite easily distracted.

'Duck Dynasty' star Alan Robertson says America's Christian values, religious freedom facing more threats today

"Duck Dynasty" star Alan Robertson said America's Christian values and religious liberty are facing more threats today than at any other time in history. Known as the "beardless brother" of the Robertson clan, Robertson spoke before evangelical and conservative voters during the Values Voters Summit of the Family Research Council (FRC) over the weekend.

8 Bible verses to help you find true hope

These eight Bible verses will help you realise that hope is a lot more than well-wishing, positive thinking and something comforting to say when things aren't looking too good. Maybe next time you or someone you know is in what appears to be a hopeless place, you'll look to these to guide your words, your thoughts and your actions.

9 Bible verses to meditate on when you're navigating stumbling blocks

If you're having a hard time navigating your way around stumbling blocks or have recently fallen short of what God requires of you and are in need of reassuring that you are still loved by Him, and that He will help you to rise once more, take a look over the following Bible verses.

5 Bible verses to help you experience the fullness of a simple life

The definition of a full life is not, as some may think, how many possessions we have or how extensive our wealth is but how full we are in our relationship with God.

God speaking: what does the Bible have to say about hearing His voice?

Because we should trust God more than anyone else, it's natural that we should look to Him for guidance and allow His words to steer our steps. But hearing Him isn't always easy. The following Bible verses look are great sources of wisdom for us as we get to know God's voice and understand how to respond to Him.