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Sarkozy tells comeback rally he would ban burkini across France
Sarkozy tells comeback rally he would ban burkini across France

Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday he would impose a nationwide ban on burkinis if elected back to the presidency in 2017.

Why you and your spouse need to have common goals
Why you and your spouse need to have common goals

When both the husband and wife choose to pursue God's desires for both of you, you'll find that marriage is a lot easier and more blessed than not.

Problems understanding Scripture? Here are 3 tips to help you
Problems understanding Scripture? Here are 3 tips to help you

It's best to ask the Holy Spirit's help in understanding and knowing Scripture properly.

3 ways to deal with criticisms – and help yourself grow through them
3 ways to deal with criticisms – and help yourself grow through them

Let your identity be founded on what God says you are, not what others say you are.

Christians who own burnt campground in Washington put faith in God as they pick up the pieces
Christians who own burnt campground in Washington put faith in God as they pick up the pieces

The Washington Advent Christian Camp has witnessed a lot of happy moments and friendships formed. Last Monday, however, the camp was reduced to rubble after a fire hit the area and destroyed six buildings.

Pastor Rick Warren tells Millennials that spiritual maturity has no shortcuts
Pastor Rick Warren tells Millennials that spiritual maturity has no shortcuts

Spiritual maturity does not happen overnight. Pastor Rick Warren from Saddleback Church says that everything that is truly worthwhile takes time to develop, so young Christians must learn how to be patient and work hard for their spiritual growth.

Do I really have to hate my family and even my own life to follow God?  Luke 14:26 explained
Do I really have to hate my family and even my own life to follow God? Luke 14:26 explained

What Jesus calls us to do in Luke 14:26 is not to detest people, but simply to hold Jesus as preeminent in all things.

What to do when you don\'t feel like connecting with God
What to do when you don't feel like connecting with God

What do we do when we don't feel like connecting to God? The best thing to do is to reflect and probe asking ourselves why we miss our devotionals even when we know it matters more than anything.

\'Counting On\' recap: Duggar siblings share how Jinger Duggar changed after starting courtship with Jeremy Vuolo
'Counting On' recap: Duggar siblings share how Jinger Duggar changed after starting courtship with Jeremy Vuolo

Love has a funny way of affecting people. In the case of Jinger Duggar from the TLC show "Counting On," her siblings noticed that she changed a lot after meeting her current fiance Jeremy Vuolo, who plays goalkeeper for the San Antonio Scorpions.

Matt Barber explains why Christians should not be \'pro-choice\'
Matt Barber explains why Christians should not be 'pro-choice'

As far as Christian blogger Matt Barber is concerned, true Christians can never be "pro-choice," since being "pro-choice" is a myth that is "as dead as the death it represents."

What Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall learned from his cancer ordeal
What Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall learned from his cancer ordeal

The world of Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall was rocked last year after he found out that there was a solid mass in his right kidney that doctors said was cancerous.

With \'Ben-Hur\' drawing dismal box office numbers, Roma Downey prays to God, says she\'s running on \'empty\'
With 'Ben-Hur' drawing dismal box office numbers, Roma Downey prays to God, says she's running on 'empty'

Executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett placed such high hopes on the modern remake of "Ben-Hur," but sadly, box office numbers for the movie starring Jack Huston and Toby Kebbell were pretty dismal.

Egypt\'s Coptic Christians protest exclusion from Olympic and other sports
Egypt's Coptic Christians protest exclusion from Olympic and other sports

A charity that campaigns for equal rights in Egypt has filed a formal complaint of discrimination against Coptic Christians in the selection of Egypt's Olympic team.

Ken Ham says pastor who questions Noah and his ark is also questioning God\'s Word
Ken Ham says pastor who questions Noah and his ark is also questioning God's Word

Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham is facing his detractors once again and defended the story of Noah's Ark from the Bible. This time, Ham addresses a pastor who questioned the veracity of Noah's actions to build a massive ark to survive the great flood.

Businesses should not be able to refuse gay people services, say most US religious groups
Businesses should not be able to refuse gay people services, say most US religious groups

Most religious groups in the US do not think businesses should be allowed to refuse services to gay people, according to research released on Thursday.

The Bible study method that helps small groups really work
The Bible study method that helps small groups really work

Bible studies can be precious times, when Christians gather together around God's word. They can also be frustrating and even annoying.