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3 ways to press pause every single day

Here are three ways to promote a pause during your day. Each of these ideas takes one minute or less to do. So, there's no excuse not to try them. If you're too busy to spend around a minute doing something different, then you're really too busy.

Questions to help you discover your compatibility with a potential spouse

Here are three questions that are worth asking yourself and your partner before you agree to commit to one another for the rest of your lives.

The 'new norm': Most Americans now consider living together before marriage a 'good idea'

The wave of liberalism continues its relentless surge in America with majority of American adults now saying that it's a good idea for couples to live together before deciding to get married.

Duterte vows to promote birth control in the Philippines, says he's a Christian but believes 'in one god Allah'

Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterteâwho is set to begin his six-year term on Thursday, June 30âhas pledged to promote contraception, just a month after downplaying reports that he would pursue an aggressive family planning programme, the Catholic Herald reports.

Joy in the face of suffering: Images of dying nun with radiant smile awaiting her meeting with Jesus Christ go viral

Enduring the pain and suffering from a losing battle with cancer, a nun from Argentina still showed a radiant, smiling face for days until she breathe her last on June 22. She was 43.

Feast of St Peter and St Paul 2016: How and why do we celebrate these early church heroes?

Today is the feast day of St Peter and St Paul. The two Biblical figures pioneered the gospel in Rome and they have been jointly celebrated with this feast day since 258 AD.

United Methodist Church nominates three openly gay clergy to be bishops

Three openly gay candidates have been nominated for bishop in the United Methodist Church.

Syriac Patriarch gives thanks to God after assassination attempt

The head of the Syriac Orthodox Church has condemned the spread of "hatred" and thanked God for his protection after being targeted for assassination in Syria last week.

Church pastor accused of seeking sex with minor commits suicide

A pastor charged with seeking sex with a minor committed suicide on Monday.

Istanbul attack: Pope and Archbishops condemn 'evil of violence' as death toll rises to 41

Senior Church figures have restated their commitment to peace and eradicating terrorism in the wake of a gun and suicide attack in Istanbul that killed 41 and injured more than 200.

Friends in faith: 11 Bible verses on the beauty of friendship

Do you have a friend who is really special to you? Why not send them one of these verses today and tell them how much you value them. And, if you're finding it difficult to find the right words to reconnect with a close friend, these verses can also inspire and motivate you to get in touch.

10 Bible passages to remind us that God's kingdom is unshakeable

Anxiety, fear, anger, mud-slinging, euphoria, calls for a second vote â we've had it all since we woke up last Friday morning. What is clear is that an historical moment has occurred; one that will shake not only our country but also many others around the world.

Ted Cruz accuses Obama administration of \'willful blindness\' to threat of radical Islam