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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.

Rio 2016: Christian Taylor gives glory to God for triple jump gold
Christian Taylor, a committed evangelical Christian, has won gold in the triple jump at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Swedish church planning to drop thousands of Bibles into ISIS-controlled Iraq says security threat is price worth paying
The church in Sweden that is preparing to use drones to drop thousands of Bibles into areas of Iraq controlled by Islamic State today acknowledged that there was a security threat to the church involved.

From drug addiction to Rio 2016: Australian swimmer Dan Smith on how faith in God changed his life
Australian swimmer Dan Smith made an incredible recovery from a drug addiction which saw him made homeless and turn to crime to compete in the Rio Olympics this summer.

German Catholic bishops praise 'teacher of the faith' Martin Luther ahead of Reformation 500th anniversary
Catholic bishops in Germany have praised Martin Luther as a "gospel witness and teacher of the faith" ahead of the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant reformation next year.

Pastors use social media to inspire faith and action in wake of devastating Louisiana floods
With the catastrophic 48 hour torrential rains resulting in one of the most massive disasters to hit Louisiana, resulting in a historic flood that is being described as an "Act of God," church leaders are tapping the power of social media to spread the message of faith and hope to those affected by sudden onslaught of catastrophe.

Hoping for victory? Here are 6 Bible verses to guide you to victory with God
Whether you're going for a big win as an Olympic gold medallist or an amateur athlete or hoping for a small victory in any area of your life, God can help you.