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Calls to tighten hate laws after police took 20 years to arrest Anjem Choudary
Laws to restrict hate preaching must be tightened, the government has been told, after Anjem Choudary was found guilty of inviting support for ISIS.

Elderly woman saves life of stranger by giving up liver transplant and simply says 'Greater love has no one than this'
In John 15:13, Jesus said, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends."

Pastor defies threats from Muslim radicals in Indonesia: 'Our identity in Christ makes us more than conquerors'
A group of about 20 radical Muslims recently broke up a gathering of Christians inside a home in Central Java, Indonesia, ordering them to disperse and never meet again or else face violent death.

UN chief warns of unprecedented 'catastrophe' in Syria's Aleppo
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has warned of an unprecedented "humanitarian catastrophe" in Syria's Aleppo and urged Russia and the US quickly to reach a deal on a ceasefire in the city and elsewhere in the country.

Why you should trust God in the face of problems
The Lord is our Shepherd, thus we shall not be in want.

Why God loves your uniqueness and you should, too
You are fearfully and wonderfully made.

3 tips to making wise, God-glorifying decisions
Are you having problems making wise decisions? If you are, then the Bible has some encouraging instructions and reminders for you.

American Olympic volleyball player relies on God during trials
Micah Christenson is at the Rio Olympics as part of the U.S. volleyball team.

U.S. county sheriff ordered to pay $41,000 to atheists over religious Facebook post
A Tennessee county and sheriff, and an atheist group have reached a settlement over a lawsuit filed based on a religious post on Facebook.

Former JP Morgan exec claims he was barred from meeting coworkers for a lunchtime Bible study
A former top executive at JP Morgan office in Manhattan, New York City said the company barred him from meeting coworkers for a Christian Bible study at lunch, highlighting how religious accomodation is struggling in U.S. workplaces.

NFL star Benjamin Watson inspired by the faith of U.S. Olympic divers David Boudia and Steele Johnson
Christian athletes are very supportive of one another. Even though NFL star Benjamin Watson, who plays the tight end for the Baltimore Ravens, plays football and not diving, he cannot help but laud U.S. Olympic team members David Boudia and Steele Johnson.

British chaplain aims to keep Olympic athletes close to God as they compete in respective sports
All of us most certainly think that the Olympics is all about sports, but a chaplain from the United Kingdom has shown that the much-awaited event for athletes every four years can also be about God.

Catholic diocese forks out $1.2m after Spotlight lawyer accuses leaders of abuse cover up
A Catholic diocese in Maine has paid $1.2 million to victims of sex abuse after six men bought a lawsuit against the Church.

Cuba: Crackdown on Christians sees 1,600 churches targeted
More than 1,600 churches have been targeted by authorities in Cuba this year as a crackdown on religious freedom continues.

Hate preacher Anjem Choudary faces jail after being convicted of supporting ISIS
Anjem Choudary, Britain's most high-profile hate preacher whose followers have been linked to numerous militant plots across the world while he has escaped justice, is facing jail after being found guilty of supporting Islamic State.

Starting university this year? 4 tips for staying close to God
Even once you've got your acceptance letter, there can be loads to think about. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for that next step.