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How believers pray differently from non-believers
There is quite a difference when believers and non-believers pray. Pastor John Piper from Desiring God says non-believers pray by the millions, and make a good show about it. On the outside, non-believers might even fool people into thinking about their devotion to God.
Teacher bursts into happy tears after stranger offers kind gesture at Walmart
Teachers don't often get the adulation they deserve, so when a stranger thanked seventh grade teacher Sabrina Drude for what she was doing for underprivileged kids and showered her with an unexpected gesture of kindness, she could not help but burst into happy tears.
Israel Houghton happily returns to Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
It has been several months since gospel singer Israel Houghton stepped down from his position as worship leader at Pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. But much like the prodigal son, he was welcomed back by the entire church family with open arms last Sunday.
What are the five things Christians should know about heaven?
Heaven is a mysterious place for most people, even for Christians. So in order to help them understand it better, Pastor Ed Young of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas has offered his thoughts in a sermon entitled, "What in the Heaven is Going On?"
Nigeria: Eight killed as mob turns on Muslim after he saved a Christian accused of blasphemy
Eight people have been killed in Nigeria after a mob burnt down the house of a Muslim man who intervened when a Christian was beaten over allegations he had blasphemed.
Christian aid agency to deliver emergency supplies to war-ravaged Aleppo
World Help has announced today that it is delivering emergency supplies of basic food and bedding for Syrians trapped in war-ravaged Aleppo.
Russell Moore launches attack on prosperity preachers
Russell Moore has launched a devastating attack on prosperity preachers, criticising those who sit on a "golden throne".
The ultimate travel opportunity: Meet the Pope and play ping pong at the Vatican
A world leading table tennis company has teamed up with a luxury travel firm to offer a $25,000 trip to meet the Pope and play some ping pong at the Vatican.
Why one expert says Jesus may have been a psychopath (and why it probably doesn't mean what you think it does)
Dr Kevin Dutton of the University of Oxford has ranked the psychopathic traits of global leaders.
Here's what Christians look for when searching for a new church
Preaching, welcome, style of worship and location are the four most important factors when Christians are searching for a new church.
Seduction and beheading: What a dark Bible story tells us about goodness
The story of John the Baptist's death is told in paintings and grand opera. There's a whiff of evil decadence about it.
5 things Christian couples should do more to make their marriage grow
If there's one thing a marriage should constantly do it's grow. A stagnant marriage is just like anything else that's stagnant - it's either in a deep coma and will remain that way until jump-started or it's dead.
Man charged with murder over shooting of New York Muslim cleric
A man has been charged with murder after a Muslim cleric and his assistant were fatally shot outside a mosque in New York earlier this month.
Why being part of a church is not optional for Christians
Krish Kandiah offers a heartfelt plea and a biblically-informed apologetic for why gathering as church should matter to all of us.
Setback for US transgender campaigners as judge blocks Obama policy
The decision by Judge Reed O'Connor granted a nationwide injunction sought by 13 dissenting states just in time for the new school year.
Ciara opens up about married life with Russell Wilson, says she's the 'happiest I've ever been'
"Body Party" singer Ciara and her new husband Russell Wilson, who plays the quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, are truly enjoying wedded bliss.