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Christians told it\'s wrong to refuse to vote for \'lesser of two evils\' in U.S. presidential election
Christians told it's wrong to refuse to vote for 'lesser of two evils' in U.S. presidential election

A good number of Christians have reportedly expressed their intention to stay at home and not cast their vote for president on U.S. Election Day this November since they would not want to vote for "the lesser of two evils."

Pastor Saeed Abedini says if Christians don\'t reach out to Muslims with the love of Christ, Muslims will reach them with jihad
Pastor Saeed Abedini says if Christians don't reach out to Muslims with the love of Christ, Muslims will reach them with jihad

Recently freed from Iranian prison, Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini has warned Christians that if they don't reach out to Muslims with the "love of Jesus Christ," then Muslims will reach them with jihad, The Christian Post reports.

Pope Francis tells children to embrace refugees, saying, \'Migrants are not a danger — they are in danger\'
Pope Francis tells children to embrace refugees, saying, 'Migrants are not a danger — they are in danger'

Pope Francis recently met with about 400 school-age children in southern Italy and urged them to welcome and embrace the migrants who have been crossing into their country, saying they have nothing to fear from these foreign strangers.

Quran scholar says martyrs for Islam get raisins — not virgins — in heaven: Arabic word mistranslated
Quran scholar says martyrs for Islam get raisins — not virgins — in heaven: Arabic word mistranslated

Canadian author and Quran scholar Irshad Manji has raised serious doubts on an Islamic belief that fuels the militants' quest for martyrdom, saying that what the Quran promises to a martyr is not 72 virgins in heaven but raisins.

Are we preaching Christ or entertaining the crowds?
Are we preaching Christ or entertaining the crowds?

Let's face it, believers want to hear something new every Sunday, and for preachers and pastors it can be tempting to try and jazz up their sermons with something other than Jesus Christ. But do we have to abandon Christ-centered preaching to stay fresh?

What Matthew 6.33 tells us about the biggest hindrance to breakthrough
What Matthew 6.33 tells us about the biggest hindrance to breakthrough

It's so easy to repeat the words Jesus spoke in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." But we easily find ourselves seeking other things aside from the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

Who is the God of your family?
Who is the God of your family?

One of my most fervent prayers as a father and husband is that God will remain the head of my home at all times. The reason why I say it's such a fervent prayer is because truth be told, it's much easier to take Jesus out of the centre of my household than it is to keep Him there.

Holier than thou: why judgemental behaviour is not a fruit of the Spirit
Holier than thou: why judgemental behaviour is not a fruit of the Spirit

Every Christian can be empowered by the Holy Spirit through a revelation of Jesus Christ and how He causes us to respond in love and compassion towards others. To live a life in the Spirit will always cause us to bear fruits of love and blessing and never of judgemental behaviour.

Tempted to feel angry with God? Taking a fresh look at the example of Jesus will help
Tempted to feel angry with God? Taking a fresh look at the example of Jesus will help

Whenever we feel tempted to get mad at God for any reason, looking at Jesus will help us have the right heart and attitude towards God.

Children of married parents have higher self-esteem - study
Children of married parents have higher self-esteem - study

Children from married parents have a higher self-esteem than those from parents who are not married, new research has suggested.

Is it ever right to be angry? 10 Bible verses to help us decide
Is it ever right to be angry? 10 Bible verses to help us decide

We're supposed to be self-controlled and Jesus himself said that "anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment".

Bachelors behind bars: 13 women gain degrees from Christian college while in prison
Bachelors behind bars: 13 women gain degrees from Christian college while in prison

Thirteen women serving time in Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women have gained bachelor degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Leavell College.

Old adversaries join to commemorate Jutland centenary
Old adversaries join to commemorate Jutland centenary

The hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Jutland has been marked with a service at St Magnus' Cathedral in Kirwall, Orkney.

Richard Dawkins \'simplistic at best, dishonest at worst\', says Christian apologist
Richard Dawkins 'simplistic at best, dishonest at worst', says Christian apologist

Richard Dawkins's arguments are "simplistic at best, dishonest at worst", according to a leading apologetics speaker.

ISIS tries to sell sex slaves on social media
ISIS tries to sell sex slaves on social media

Islamic State is starting to sell captured women on social media as "sex slaves", according to new reports.

Iraq: Hundreds of displaced children make their First Communion in refugee camp
Iraq: Hundreds of displaced children make their First Communion in refugee camp

Hundreds of displaced Iraqi children made their First Communion on Friday in a makeshift camp in Erbil, Iraq.