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Should parents force their kids to go to church?
Should parents force their kids to go to church?

It's amazing how we serve a God who does not impose Himself upon us. The message of the gospel is a God who makes a way for us to enter into His presence through the work of Jesus Christ, but never pushes us through the doorway.

Should Christians practice martial arts?
Should Christians practice martial arts?

A long-standing debate that has existed for quite a while now is whether Christians can practice martial arts.

Why believers should be the last people to be trolling and hating online
Why believers should be the last people to be trolling and hating online

One of the benefits believers get from the cross is a deep satisfaction and security found in knowing that because Jesus died for us, we are important and significant no matter what our opinions and mistakes may be.

Conflict in the church: How Christians should quarrel
Conflict in the church: How Christians should quarrel

Conflict is crucial in a growing body. Without it, there can be no avenue for growth, correction and seeking of the truth. The finished work of Christ in bringing peace does not promise that there will be no conflict amongst the saints, but that we can still act in peace and love in the midst of conflict.

Does God really care what I do with my money?
Does God really care what I do with my money?

Jesus often instructed people about handling finances and dealing with money issues. It was actually one of His most popular topics during His ministry. Why does God go out on a limb to teach us extensively about handling money?

Cruz bows out leaving Trump on course for Republican nomination
Cruz bows out leaving Trump on course for Republican nomination

The party began to coalesce around Trump as top rival Ted Cruz bowed out of the race.

Joel Osteen: \'You can\'t watch the news 24 hours a day and expect to stay at rest\'
Joel Osteen: 'You can't watch the news 24 hours a day and expect to stay at rest'

Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church says that God calls on His children to live at rest in Him. When God says rest, that does not mean that people should go on a vacation and not do anything, since everybody has to work and face challenges.

Franklin Graham: Islam not just a threat to Christians but also to \'anyone — anywhere — who is a nonbeliever in their god\'
Franklin Graham: Islam not just a threat to Christians but also to 'anyone — anywhere — who is a nonbeliever in their god'

Rev. Franklin Graham says that Osama bin Laden's death five years ago was "a major turning point" in America's fight against terror. He is lauding the country's military, intelligence forces, and Navy SEALs for carrying out the raid in Pakistan that resulted to the terrorist's death. However, Graham notes that the war on terror has not ended with bin Laden's death.

Former foes Israel, Egypt and Hamas join forces to stop a deadlier menace in region: Advancing ISIS militants
Former foes Israel, Egypt and Hamas join forces to stop a deadlier menace in region: Advancing ISIS militants

Three Mideast combatants who once traded lethal blows against each other have now formed a stunningly unlikely alliance against what they consider as a far deadlier menace in their region: the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group.

Christian leaders accuse NBA head of hypocrisy, attempt to bully Americans into accepting demands of \'sexual radicals\'
Christian leaders accuse NBA head of hypocrisy, attempt to bully Americans into accepting demands of 'sexual radicals'

At least two influential Christian leaders have raised their voices against the head of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for his "hypocrisy" and attempt to "bully" the American people into accepting and granting the demands of "sexual radicals."

Mother\'s Day gift ideas: a mini guide to ethical buys
Mother's Day gift ideas: a mini guide to ethical buys

It's Mother's Day in the US on May 8 and while many of us make an effort to show and tell our mums how much we love them all year round, when it comes to Mother's Day, choosing a gift which really encompasses her personality can be tricky. Why not pick a present that symbolises not only your love for her but her love for others this time around?

Holyrood elections: What the Scottish parties say about faith
Holyrood elections: What the Scottish parties say about faith

Christian Today asked the parties standing for election in Scotland what they thought of faith communities.

Evangelical Christians publish \'call to resist\' against Donald Trump
Evangelical Christians publish 'call to resist' against Donald Trump

Evangelical, Catholic and other church leaders in the United States have published a "call to resist" the Republic front-runner Donald Trump.

Church has \'ignored the role of women\', new Vatican magazine claims
Church has 'ignored the role of women', new Vatican magazine claims

A new Vatican magazine launched today has criticised the Church for "ignoring the role of women" both in the Church and within wider Catholic culture.

Chinese priest who helped North Korean defectors found dead

A priest who helped North Korean defectors flee their oppressive country was found dead in North-East China near the North Korean border on Saturday.

Ewan McGregor talks about his portrayal of Jesus Christ and the devil in \'Last Days in the Desert\'
Ewan McGregor talks about his portrayal of Jesus Christ and the devil in 'Last Days in the Desert'

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the "Star Wars" franchise, will be portraying both Jesus Christ and the devil in the upcoming movie "Last Days in the Desert" directed by Rodrigo Garcia.