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Hundreds of Christians join North Carolina rally to support new bathroom privacy law
Christians in North Carolina have joined hundreds of other residents who staged a rally to support the decision of their governor to overturn an ordinance that would have allowed transgender individuals to use bathrooms of the opposite sex.

Kirk Cameron shares secret to happy marriage, says wives must respect their husbands and follow their lead
American actor Kirk Cameron, best known for his role as Mike Seaver from the ABC sitcom "Growing Pains," is travelling to different churches in the United States as part of the "Love Worth Fighting For" national marriage tour.

Creationist Ken Ham says atheists aren't 'fighting for the truth but suppressing it'
Atheists such as "the Science Guy" Bill Nye and Richard Dawkins are constantly making arguments against the faith of Christians, and Answers in Genesis founder Ken Ham believes that they are aggressively doing so because they are "desperately trying to justify their rebellion against the truth."

Bethany Hamilton admits she dislikes talking about shark attack, wants to focus more on role of faith in her recovery
"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton does not really like to talk about the horrific shark attack she had back in 2003 when she was only 13 years old. The reason is not because the ordeal is too painful to think about, but because it takes the focus away on what really matters - the healing power of faith.

For this crippled old man, 'no reason to live on this earth' â until he finds Jesus on the road via OM missionaries
An old man walking on crutches, looking for food to sustain him even for a day, with no one left in his family to care for him, finally met Jesus on the roadâand his life was transformed.

Pope Francis tells critics of his 'The Joy of Love' treatise on marriage and the family: 'Open your hearts to God's truth'
Pope Francis acknowledged the backlash from the release of his landmark treatise on marriage and the family last week, telling the critics that emphasis should be placed more on the intent of the apostolic exhortation rather than the letter of the law.

Let these 10 Bible verses on light drive the darkness out of your day
As the light of the world, Jesus drives out the metaphorical darkness in our lives, God's word illuminates our path, providing us with guidance on how to deal with life's hurdles, and a healthy relationship with God nourishes us spiritually. There are so many wonderful Bible passages on light driving out darkness. Here are 10 that can brighten up any day.

Why expecting perfection will just damage your relationships
The chapter on love in Paul's letter to the Corinthians is one of the most cited biblical descriptors of love and it's a popular choice at weddings as it puts into words love's many attributes. Interestingly, perfect isn't one of them, yet so many of us fall into the trap of thinking that love should be just that - perfect.

12 Bible verses that give us an insight into the nature of God's will
To truly determine whether or not something you feel you're called to do is part of God's plan or not, you'll need to study his character in the way it is presented in the Bible.

Humanitarian aid needs a shake up... but UN and Western NGOs block progress - ODI
The world's "self-interested" international aid system must give local charities a greater role in shaping responses to humanitarian disasters or it will fail to assist those most in need, aid experts warned on Tuesday.

4 ways to reclaim your Sundays for God
God valued the Sabbath and so should we. But are our modern lives really compatible with the observation of a regular rest day?

Tax credit cuts to go ahead in disguise, Christian charity warns
Tax credit cuts will go ahead in a disguised form, a Christian charity has warned, months after the Chancellor made an embarrassing climbdown over his plans.

Pakistan's schools teach children that Christians are 'violent and tyrannical by nature' â report
Textbooks in Pakistan portray Pakistani Christians as "colonial oppressors", revealing a "deeply troubling" intolerant narrative toward religious minorities, according to a new study.
Watch the first trailer of 'I'm Not Ashamed' The Rachel Joy Scott Columbine story
Pure Flix Entertainment, the studio behind "God's Not Dead," recently released the first trailer of its upcoming movie "I'm Not Ashamed," which tells the story of Columbine High School martyr Rachel Joy Scott

New government, old story: The ongoing persecution of Christians in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a turbulent history but Christians are bearing the brunt of increased levels of religious persecution on the tropical island.

Former inmate turned pastor has some wise words for conflict resolution
Dr. Robert Winfree knows a thing or two about violent conflict. Before he became the pastor of the New Deliverance Tabernacle, he served time in prison in his 20s.