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How Christians can spot 'church bullies'
Even inside the church, there are bullies who get a kick out of getting their own way and making other people do their bidding. Because of this fact, Thom Rainer, CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, is sharing some tips on how to identify church bullies and stay clear of them.

Why more abundance can choke your soul
God tests believers with a season of lack, but we wouldn't imagine God testing us with a season of abundance.

When weakness shows our true worth
No matter how broken you are, there was someone willing to pay a steep price for your life.

Stop thinking God is punishing you by keeping you single
We like calling singleness a season of testing or a time to ready yourself for something better, as if it's a curse that plagues people who don't have it in them to be good husbands or wives yet.

Am I suffering for nothing?
Anyone who lives a life surrendered to Jesus Christ can expect one thing to come without fail: opposition.

You need more grace, not effort
We cannot be generous to others by our own strength. Being a blessing comes only because of the grace of God.

What standing for righteousness doesn't mean
In a 'go with the flow' kind of world, Christians are faced with the dilemma of being salt and light while not being too arrogantly zealous for righteous living.

Barack Obama at 55: What does he have to say about his Christian faith?
Here are four quotes which reveal some of what he's had to say about his Christian beliefs over the years.

Nigeria: Split emerges in Boko Haram - world's deadliest Islamist group
It's reported that a split has emerged among one of the most deadly Islamist groups in the world. Boko Haram has been responsible for numerous atrocities in several African countries - including the mass kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls.

Pastor John Piper says Satan is fooling people into thinking 'the practice of sodomy is delightful, not deadly'
Pastor John Piper, founder of Desiring God and former pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, warns people against the dangers of same-sex relationships and other lies Satan wants people to believe.

Sadie Robertson says God answered her prayers to give her opportunity to share His love to the world
As a young girl, "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson used to pray to God, asking Him to give her the opportunity to share His love and kindness to the rest of the world.

TV viewers offended when Coronation Street vicar kisses another man
More than 60 people complained to the UK's broadcast watchdog Ofcom when the vicar in the popular television soap Coronation Street kissed another man.

Atheist group forces U.S. courthouse to put down Christian flag
The atheist group Freedom From Religion Foundation (FRFF) recently scored a victory over Bryan County Courthouse, after it managed to get its officials to take down a Christian flag from its Superior Courtroom.

Victoria Osteen shares why parents need to be careful with their words at home
One of the most important things parents can ever do for their children is set a good example. Some parents think that all they need to do is lecture their children, and their children will follow.

Senior Church of England clergyman found guilty of historic sex abuse
A retired clergyman in the Church of England faces a possible prison sentence after being found guilty of historic sex abuse.

Spain: Franciscan friar assaulted in 'Christianophobic' attack
Police in Spain are hunting a Moroccan man who tried to rip the crucifix from the neck of a Franciscan friar and then tried to kill him.