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Where to look in the Bible if you are finding it hard to be thankful

Our thankfulness and gratefulness to the Lord is often challenged by the problems that we face daily.

'Together 2016': July 16 D.C. event to see Evangelicals, Catholics forging 'historic unity' to 'pray for a reset for our nation'

An ecumenical event will take place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on July 16 that will bring together Evangelical and Catholic speakers and musicians.

New York City launches major ad campaign to promote use of public bathrooms based on gender identity

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has launched a campaign to tell the public to use bathroom consistent with their gender identity, regardless of their biological sex.

Former Stanford star swimmer convicted of sexual assault sentenced to just 6 months in jail, drawing protests

A former Stanford University student and star swimmer was sentenced to just six months in jail for his sexual assault of an unconscious woman at a frat party last year, drawing protests from the public for the apparent leniency of the judge.

Doctor opens right-to-die practice in California as End of Life Option Act takes effect

California's End of Life Option Act went into effect on Thursday, allowing terminally ill patients to seek prescription for drugs to end their life. A doctor promptly opened a practice dedicated to the procedure.

Iowa governor under fire from atheists for urging public to join 4-day Bible reading marathon

The governor of Iowa is being targeted by atheist groups for signing a proclamation that encourages the public to join the Iowa 99 County Bible Reading Marathon that will start at the end of the month.

Anointing Jesus' feet: What this beautiful and shocking story can teach us

The story of Jesus' anointing by a sinful woman reveals just how revolutionary Jesus was and how far he was from being 'just another moral teacher' or 'a great religious leader.'

Libyan forces claim port in ISIS stronghold of Sirte

Forces aligned with Libya's unity government said on Friday they had taken control of the port of Sirte, making further gains in Islamic State's North African stronghold.

ISIS claims stabbing of Hindu monastery worker in Bangladesh

Police said unidentified assailants attacked Nitya Ranjan Pandey, 60, while he was walking in the northwestern district of Pabna early on Friday morning.

Chile: Church attacked as student protest turns violent

A student march in Chile's capital on Thursday ended with violent confrontations with police and the sacking of a Catholic church as the radicalization of the country's politically powerful student movement intensified.

Syria: At least 8 dead in Damascus twin bombings

At least eight people were killed and scores wounded in twin suicide and car bomb blasts on Saturday in a Damascus suburb that contains Syria's holiest Shi'ite Muslim shrine, state television said.

Tim Tebow news: Christian football icon says Filipino boy believed to be 'cursed' inspired him to build hospital

Former NFL star Tim Tebow has met a lot of famous and influential people in his lifetime, but one person Tebow could not forget is a young boy named Sherwin from the Philippines.

Christian mother writes open letter to doctor who told her to abort her Down syndrome baby: 'She's perfect'

A Christian mother cannot believe that a doctor once told her to abort her child just because she would be born with Down syndrome. Thankfully, Courtney Baker did not listen to her doctor and pushed through with her pregnancy, and she later gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Emersyn.

Carrie Underwood bags 2 awards at 2016 CMT Music Awards, wows audience with \'Church Bells\' rendition