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Iraq stands at \'dangerous crossroads\', Christian bishops warn
Iraq stands at 'dangerous crossroads', Christian bishops warn

Bishops in Iraq have issued a formal statement praising the Iraqi army, Kurdish and tribal forces in freeing many towns and cities from the ravages of Islamic State.

More Americans believe Christians are being persecuted in U.S., new survey shows
More Americans believe Christians are being persecuted in U.S., new survey shows

In just two years, the number of Americans who think Christians face growing intolerance and persecution in the United States has increased, according to a poll.

Meet the pastor who set up a church for the homeless: \'It\'s dirty and painful, but worth it\'
Meet the pastor who set up a church for the homeless: 'It's dirty and painful, but worth it'

Jerry Vineyard is a bi-vocational pastor leading a church for the homeless and addicted in a park in Conroe, Texas.

United Methodist pastor faces possible church trial after coming out as gay
United Methodist pastor faces possible church trial after coming out as gay

A United Methodist Church pastor in Kansas may face church trial after she came out as gay last January.

CofE to receive millions of pounds from bank sell-off
CofE to receive millions of pounds from bank sell-off

The Church of England is in line to receive more than £60 million from a Royal Bank of Scotland sell-off of more than 300 branches.

Should James be in the Bible? Martin Luther didn\'t think so
Should James be in the Bible? Martin Luther didn't think so

Many people know Martin Luther's opinion of James and wonder whether James is really to be placed on the same level as the Gospels or Paul's letters.

Mississippi governor signs religious freedom law that allows denial of service to gay couples
Mississippi governor signs religious freedom law that allows denial of service to gay couples

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed a law that would protect religious freedom and prevent people from being forced to take part in same-sex marriage ceremonies.

Do you have \'enough\' faith when you pray?
Do you have 'enough' faith when you pray?

Have you ever found yourself wondering whether if you had more faith, then maybe more of your prayers would be answered positively?

ISIS burns 15 people alive for attempting to flee Iraqi city
ISIS burns 15 people alive for attempting to flee Iraqi city

The terror group has also arrested a woman who went on local television to describe deteriorating conditions, and begged for someone to help save residents.

Gender politics and the gospel: A warning from Scotland
Gender politics and the gospel: A warning from Scotland

The Conservative British government is proposing that people will find it easier to change gender. Not wanting to be overtaken in the 'progressive' race to the bottom, the Nationalist Scottish government is going to go further.

Franklin Graham warns of Babylon-like U.S. downfall: \'If we don\'t turn back to God, I fear that our end will be near\'
Franklin Graham warns of Babylon-like U.S. downfall: 'If we don't turn back to God, I fear that our end will be near'

Rev. Franklin Graham is very concerned that the United States might suffer the same fate as Babylon since its people have resorted to worshipping false gods.

Scotland\'s great Reformer: Who was John Knox?
Scotland's great Reformer: Who was John Knox?

A documentary about the Scottish reformer John Knox is up for a BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award next week.

Pope Francis blesses the eyes of 5-year-old girl losing her sight
Pope Francis blesses the eyes of 5-year-old girl losing her sight

Pope Francis has blessed the eyes of five-year-old Lizzy Myers, who is gradually losing her eyesight from a rare genetic disease.

\'No good tree bears bad fruit\': Language reveals person\'s relations with God, says Ben Seewald
'No good tree bears bad fruit': Language reveals person's relations with God, says Ben Seewald

Ben Seewald, husband of Jessa Duggar from "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" dreams of becoming a pastor one day. Even though he has a lot of studies to complete before fulfilling his desired profession, Seewald is already sharing the Gospel every chance he gets.

ISIS sex-slave survivors reveal \'new and terrifying crisis\' for women
ISIS sex-slave survivors reveal 'new and terrifying crisis' for women

New interviews with Yazidi and Sunni Muslim women who have escaped ISIS captivity reveal the extent of abuse women suffer living under the jihadist regime.

Josh and Anna Duggar spotted shopping together: Let bygones be bygones?
Josh and Anna Duggar spotted shopping together: Let bygones be bygones?

It looks like Christian couple Josh and Anna Duggar from the former TLC series "19 Kids and Counting" are trying to ease back into their normal routine prior to the explosive scandals against Josh last year, since they have been spotted furniture shopping with another couple one Saturday afternoon.