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Former inmate turned pastor has some wise words for conflict resolution
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.

\'God\'s Not Dead 2\',\' Miracles from Heaven\' perform well in ticket sales despite lukewarm reviews
'God's Not Dead 2',' Miracles from Heaven' perform well in ticket sales despite lukewarm reviews

Despite being widely criticised by film critics, faith based films "God's Not Dead 2" and "Miracles from Heaven" are doing well in terms of ticket sales, as a testament to the loyal and solid following of faith based audiences.

Arabic youth are being driven to join ISIS by unemployment, says poll
Arabic youth are being driven to join ISIS by unemployment, says poll

Over 75 per cent of young Arabs reject Islamic State, yet chronic unemployment has bolstered ISIS' recruitment, according to a new poll.

Vin Diesel fulfils childhood dream of singing with gospel choir
Vin Diesel fulfils childhood dream of singing with gospel choir

It may not seem like it but action star Vin Diesel has always wanted to sing with a church choir. The problem was he was always afraid to.

New Bishop of Oxford announced
New Bishop of Oxford announced

Rt Rev Dr Steven Croft, currently the Bishop of Sheffield, will take up the role later this year, Downing Street announced today.

Shakespeare\'s Hamlet to debut at the Vatican on Wednesday
Shakespeare's Hamlet to debut at the Vatican on Wednesday

William Shakespeare's Hamlet will be staged at the Vatican on Wednesday, marking the first time the playwright's work has been performed in the world's smallest country, according to Vatican Radio.

Boko Haram\'s \'devastating impact\' leaves one million without education
Boko Haram's 'devastating impact' leaves one million without education

The full damage wreaked by Boko Haram in Nigeria is yet to be known according to a new report.

Could the Bible be even older than we thought?
Could the Bible be even older than we thought?

The Bible may have been written earlier than previously thought, according to new analysis of ancient fragments of pottery found in Israel.

Refugees fleeing ISIS, war and persecution will hear the gospel through new Christian app
Refugees fleeing ISIS, war and persecution will hear the gospel through new Christian app

A Christian radio station has launched an app for refugees to provide biblical teaching and encouragement.

\'God is never giving up on us\': Third Day frontman opens up about discovering the Father heart of God
'God is never giving up on us': Third Day frontman opens up about discovering the Father heart of God

Krish Kandiah interviews Third Day frontman Mac Powell about discipleship, life on the road and his decision to adopt.

Max Lucado: Get rid of your \'if-onlys\' if you want to experience true joy
Max Lucado: Get rid of your 'if-onlys' if you want to experience true joy

Contingent joy is always dependent upon a circumstance and never delivers. Instead, swap it for courageous joy that is anchored in Jesus, not circumstances.

Franklin Graham, Michael Brown criticise Bruce Springsteen for cancelling concert in NC over bathroom privacy law
Franklin Graham, Michael Brown criticise Bruce Springsteen for cancelling concert in NC over bathroom privacy law

There are a lot of people objecting to North Carolina's House Bill 2, which requires people to use bathrooms corresponding only to their biological sex. Singer Bruce Springsteen cancelled his April 10 concert in Greensboro for this reason, saying that the state overturned progress when it passed the controversial bill.

Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community
Caring for each other: 10 Bible verses about living in community

The Bible calls us to love one another; our friends, our enemies, our church. It's not always easy, but we're made to live together in fellowship – to help one another, to bear each other's burdens and to encourage those around us to keep going.

Manny Pacquiao bids goodbye to boxing, invites Timothy Bradley Jr. to Bible study
Manny Pacquiao bids goodbye to boxing, invites Timothy Bradley Jr. to Bible study

After winning from the fight he had with Timothy Bradley Jr. at the MGM Grand last Saturday night, Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao has finally retired and bid his boxing days goodbye. As a parting gift, he also invited Bradley to Bible study.

Sudan: Church leaders kept under daily surveillance as \'indiscriminate harassment\' against Christians continues
Sudan: Church leaders kept under daily surveillance as 'indiscriminate harassment' against Christians continues

Sudanese authorities have kept six Christian leaders under surveillance and two detained since mid-December, despite having no official charges filed against them, according to World Watch Monitor.

Christian man brutally hacked to death in Pakistan
Christian man brutally hacked to death in Pakistan

The body of a Christian man who was hacked to death in Pakistan has been paraded through the streets in protest at the police's refusal to act.