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Mother's Day: 3 things we can learn about motherhood from Mary
Ahead of Mother's Day, Working Mother magazine revealed their list of the 50 most powerful mums of 2016. The magazine sites "immense income" and "professional stature" as key criteria for women who make the shortlist. But what does being a powerful mum look like in a biblical sense?

Leading Christian PR exec steps down from Liberty in Donald Trump controversy
Mark DeMoss has resigned from the board of the infuential Christian education establishment Liberty University after a disagreement with Jerry Falwell Jr over Falwell's endorsement of Donald Trump.

Obama on prayer: It gives us the chance to learn from mistakes and do what is right
In a statement issued for the National Day of Prayer, Obama said: "In times of steady calm and extraordinary change alike, Americans of all walks of life have long turned to prayer to seek refuge, demonstrate gratitude, and discover peace."

Pope's Swiss Guard swear to defend him to the death
New recruits to the Pope's bodyguard have sworn loyalty to him in their annual May 6 ceremony.

Want to know the Lord better? 10 Bible verses about the character of God
Learning more about God brings us closer to him. Here are ten Bible verses that can teach us about God's character.

Where is God in the Canadian wildfire? How not to talk about God and suffering
When faced with natural disasters, enquiring friends and the question of the goodness of God, how - as Christians - can we respond? Theological greats have tried to answer.

Donald Trump backs Brexit, attacks 'horrible' migration
In an interview with Fox News, Donald Trump said Britain would be better off outside the European Union.

Sadie Robertson says girls should stop trying to be a 'trophy' for 'hot guys' and focus on God instead
Still fresh from her break-up with longtime boyfriend Blake Coward, "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is now dedicating her time to inspiring young girls not to obsess over their physical appearance and instead focus their love and attention on God.

6 simple ways Christians can make social media better
What does it mean to live as a Christian online?

Christians in Syria plead for 'day of prayer' for city of Aleppo after yet more deaths and bombings
ntensive bombing that has brought yet more devastation to Aleppo, killing hundreds including a baby aged just one minute.

Bishop Efraim: To build bridges with Catholics, we must prioritise evangelicals
The Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, Bishop Efraim has warned against forgetting the plight of minority evangelicals in the effort to find unity with the Catholic church.

Steve Chalke and gay marriage: How inclusive can evangelicals be?
Steve Chalke's Oasis Church has launched an 'Inclusivity Charter' for LGBT people.

China and India protest US religious freedom report
China and India have strongly refuted the findings of a US report that condemned violations of religious freedom around the world.

Christians in America face 'unrelenting assault' claims Franklin Graham
Franklin Graham has warned American is in "imminent danger" because of its rejection of God.

What is the biggest enemy of faith?
The number one way to lose faith is not to face trial because this actually builds faith. The number one way to lose faith is to live in comfort and complacency.

Pastor Steven Furtick advises impatient Christians: Synchronise your faith with God's schedule
Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church says that Christians tend to get impatient whenever the timing of their plans don't coincide with God's. However, Furtick is reminding God's followers that fate happens in stages, and won't come into fruition immediately.