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How am I to respond to a message of the second coming?
More often than not, the message is not in the subject but in the way it is said, and often the topic of the second coming brings about a certain fear of the return of Jesus Christ.

Victory for religious rights: U.S. district court refuses to force Catholic hospitals to kill babies
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, recently junked a demand from the non-profit organisation American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) that Catholic medical facilities be required to perform abortion procedures.

Climate change causing Earth to wobble in outer space, NASA researchers find out
Researchers from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California recently concluded that droughts and heavy periods of rain brought about by climate change in different are causing Earth to shake in space.

For the love of Jesus: Oklahoma-based Christian group helps save thousands of lives from malaria
A Christian group based in Oklahoma is trying to save lives from malaria, and demonstrating God's love to others in the process.

Scarier than initially thought: CDC expert warns of Zika virus outbreak in U.S.
Dr. Anne Schuchat admitted that the Zika virus infection could become a problem in the US, just like how it is affecting Latin American countries and the Carribean at present.

Godly finance: 5 principles to master before you reach your 30s
A healthy and balanced view of money undoubtedly plays a major role in the development of holistic and healthy believers. That's because money is important.

Outgoing papal envoy urges American seminarians: Defend religious freedom 'in the face of evil'
The Vatican ambassador to the United States has encouraged American seminarians studying abroad to courageously defend religious freedom back home ''in the face of evil.''

Muslim leaders converge in Turkey to call for new Israel-Palestinian peace process
In the largest gathering of Muslim leaders, 30 heads of states are meeting in Istanbul, Turkey for a five-day conference this week to call for a new peace process to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Muhammad descendant sees vision of Jesus 3 times â the last one saves him after getting stabbed by Muslim extremist
A devout Muslim whose family has direct ties to the prophet Muhammad saw a vision of Jesus Christ on three occasions, leading him to turn his back on Islam and follow the one true God, even if this means being labelled an "infidel" and marked for death by Muslim radicals.

Suffered painful rejection? Don't worry, sometimes it's the key to finding our faith
Rejection isn't what immediately comes to mind when we think about the people we admire and aspire to be like, but the truth is, regardless of how hugely successful someone is, at some time or another many will have experienced rejection.

Oldest African-American church in Indiana capital sold to hotel developer after failing to collect donations for repairs
For lack of financial support, a 147-year-old African-American churchâthe oldest such church in Indianapolis, the capital of the U.S. state of Indianaâis closing its doors. It will be taken over by a company that will redevelop the church and its adjoining parking lot into two hotels.

More Catholic writers express concern and puzzlement over Pope Francis' exhortation on marriage and family
More respected Catholic thinkers and writers have come out with "thoughtful critiques" of Pope Francis' lengthy treatise on marriage and the family, called "Amoris Laetitia" or "Joy of Love," issued on Friday.

Pray for people of Mindanao, Christians urged as ISIS admits role in continuing clashes; death toll at 43
Christians worldwide are being asked to pray for the people of Mindanao in southern Philippines amid the ongoing military campaign to flush out a large group of Muslim militants with suspected links to the Islamic State (ISIS).

Eric Metaxas considers the latest archaeological research into Mary Magdalene's hometown
Recent archaeological discoveries are shedding a much-needed light on the life and times of this vital biblical character.

4 things every Christian bridesmaid should do
When bridal magazines write about the bridesmaid's duty of helping the bride get ready on the day they're referring to the physical preparation, but there's a spiritual side too

Al Green turns 70! 6 quotes from the 'Let's Stay Together' soul singer on his faith
Al Green, the legendary soul singer and preacher, celebrates his 70th birthday today. To celebrate the 11-time Grammy winner's birthday, we take a look back at what he's said about his faith in the past.