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Pope Francis urges \'solidarity\' at trouble-hit Olympics as police teargas protesters
Pope Francis urges 'solidarity' at trouble-hit Olympics as police teargas protesters

Pope Francis has sent a message of encouragement to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, due to open tomorrow night but already dogged by controversy.

London knife attack: One woman dead, five injured
London knife attack: One woman dead, five injured

One woman was killed and five others injured by a man who went on the rampage with a knife in central London.

Is a diet of burgers and sweets OK with God?
Is a diet of burgers and sweets OK with God?

We should remember that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

How God sees you now that you\'re in Christ
How God sees you now that you're in Christ

It is only by the cross of Christ that we are given a new life, a new identity, and a new purpose.

3 things to which God has called us to
3 things to which God has called us to

The word "calling" isn't for a select 'elite few' in the church.

3 areas where husbands can show love to their wives
3 areas where husbands can show love to their wives

Husbands have the greatest opportunity to grow in love through their relationship with their wives.

Why saying \'thank you\' matters
Why saying 'thank you' matters

Let's learn to make our lives a 'thank you' message to God for His goodness.

Silicon Valley church targets Facebook, Google workers who have great jobs but can\'t feel any meaning
Silicon Valley church targets Facebook, Google workers who have great jobs but can't feel any meaning

A new church has emerged in Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area and it is targeting tech workers at Facebook, Google and other companies.

Retired bus driver claiming healing powers changes name to Jesus Christ
Retired bus driver claiming healing powers changes name to Jesus Christ

Retired bus driver John Edward Birtwhistle, 77, changed his name to Jesus Christ after claiming that he had healing powers to cure the sick.

Large number of Australians list \'Jedi\' as their religion
Large number of Australians list 'Jedi' as their religion

On August 9, millions of Australians will be filling out forms to complete the 17th national Census of Population and Housing, which the Australian Bureau of Statistics dubbed as the "country's largest and most significant online event."

Harvard studies show religion helps people treat others fairly
Harvard studies show religion helps people treat others fairly

Religion helps people live in communities and treat others fairly, according to two Harvard University studies.

Dallas public charter school faces complaint for pushing religion
Dallas public charter school faces complaint for pushing religion

A public charter school in Dallas, Texas is facing a complaint from an atheist group for promoting religion in the classroom.

ISIS brands slain Muslim American soldier an \'apostate\'
ISIS brands slain Muslim American soldier an 'apostate'

The Islamic State (ISIS) has branded as an "apostate" a Muslim American soldier who was killed in Iraq whose story became a heated subject of debate in the U.S. presidential election.

Ken Ham defends Ark Encounter from Bill Nye, accuses scientist of brainwashing children
Ken Ham defends Ark Encounter from Bill Nye, accuses scientist of brainwashing children

"The Science Guy" Bill Nye did not have nice things to say after he visited the Christian attraction Ark Encounter in Kentucky, but Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham thinks the scientist is just being ridiculously silly.

Franklin Graham says world summit to address persecution of Christians moved from Moscow to Washington
Franklin Graham says world summit to address persecution of Christians moved from Moscow to Washington

Rev. Franklin Graham was pretty excited to announce that the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) would be holding the World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians in Moscow, since it will be the first event of its kind in the most populous city of the Russian Federation.

Apologist Ravi Zacharias sees hope even in death: It \'can be the valley on the way to the mountain\'
Apologist Ravi Zacharias sees hope even in death: It 'can be the valley on the way to the mountain'

Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias recently mourned the loss of his brother-in-law Glenn. His death made Zacharias reflect on the grief and sorrow people feel whenever they lose a loved one.