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'Jill and Jessa: Counting On' shunned by advertisers not keen on associating with Duggar name
While the Duggars' new TLC show "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" is rating very well on the network, advertisers are evidently still not keen on having their brands associated with the huge family in the wake of eldest son Josh's major molestation scandal from last year.

Do doubts invalidate our salvation? One pastor explains what you can do if your faith is weak
When people go through trials, they sometimes begin to doubt the reality of God and even the most faithful are prone to having their belief shaken. Even men from the Bible have had their moments of doubt. But does doubting mean losing our salvation? Pastor Mark Altrogge believes this is not the case.

'God's Not Dead 2' Melissa Joan Hart and Jesse Metcalfe discuss their Christian faith
The lead stars of "God's Not Dead 2," which released to theaters on April 1, are taking the opportunity to speak out about their own journeys of faith.

What is the secret to becoming a leader who lasts?
Lifeway President Thom S. Rainer, shares what it takes for an individual to become the type of leader that brings true value to his organisation and those under them.

Harper Lee mocked Donald Trump in private letters: staying at his hotel would be God's 'worst punishment' on her
Harper Lee's private letters reveal insights into the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author's views on fans and even presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Hindu priest embraces Jesus after getting shocked by His power: 'Like a current of electricity came into me'
A Hindu priest once believed that Christianity is a fake religion and challenged a Christian evangelist to prove to him that was not so by making him accept Jesus Christ in 30 days.

Franklin Graham tells terrorists: Every knee will bow to Jesus, not Islam
Even as the world comes to terms with the deadly attacks in Brussels by the Islamic State (ISIS), a fresh attack on Easter Sunday in Pakistan claimed by the Jamaat-ul-Ahrar terror group took the lives of 70 Christians who were attending the celebration. Rev. Franklin Graham has aired his outrage on his Facebook page and condemned the attacks.

Expert shows how West can defeat radical Islam: Assert your Christian values and will to fight
An expert on Islam said America cannot defeat radical Islam by its massive military force alone if it doesn't have the Christian values and will to fight.

Georgia religious liberty bill collapses amid pressure from Disney and Marvel
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal vetoed a religious liberty bill that would prevent the state government from punishing churches, pastors and faith based organisations for refusing to perform same sex marriage or declining service to those who violate their sincerely held religious belief.

Holy Spirit heals mentally ill man, sparking a chain reaction of Christian conversions in India
The miraculous power of Jesus Christ reaches even the most remote areas in the world, healing the sick and extending the message of salvation to people who have long been kept in the dark by their extreme poverty and primitive existence.

Protests mount before EU-Turkey migrant deal takes effect
Hundreds of migrants and refugees on the island of Chios tore through a razor wire fence surrounding their holding center and set off for the port in protest against planned deportation, police said. Police did not immediately intervene.

Is it ever right for Christians to be pessimists?
There's an ongoing debate now on social media about whether it's wrong or right for Christians to have a certain level of pessimistic thinking.

Palmyra ruins could be saved despite ISIS devastation
Consecrated to a Mesopotamian god, the Temple of Bel later served as a Christian church and a mosque.

What to do when you feel like letting go of God's promise
Have you ever desired something so intensely, but God never let it come to pass? Maybe it was healing for a loved one who passed away anyways or provision for a loan payment and it never came so you lost your business.

Encouraging Scriptures for when you feel discontented with your job
Employees, businessmen, executives and creatives all have one thing in common -- they have all felt a certain level of discontentment in their lives. It doesn't matter how "enjoyable" a job may seem to someone. We all get tired of doing the same thing over and over again.

5 things pastors' kids struggle with
Being a pastor can be tough for many reasons. One of the more pressing causes of this difficulty would be the pressure that being in ministry brings to a minister's family -- more specifically to his or her kids.