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Where is Jesus now? And what is he doing?
Where is Jesus now? And what is he doing?

Jesus is in heaven. But where is that and what does it mean he ascended? It's not just non-Christians who regard this as somewhat fanciful, many Christians struggle with this idea.

More US Special forces could be deployed to Syria
More US Special forces could be deployed to Syria

The proposal is among the military options being prepared for President Barack Obama, who is also weighing an increase in the number of American troops in Iraq. A White House spokeswoman declined comment.

Obama: \'Madmen\' must not be allowed to get nuclear material
Obama: 'Madmen' must not be allowed to get nuclear material

Speaking at a nuclear security summit in Washington, Obama said the world faced a persistent and evolving threat of nuclear terrorism despite progress in reducing such risks. "We cannot be complacent," he said.

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar debunk divorce rumours, offer 5 tips for a happy marriage
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar debunk divorce rumours, offer 5 tips for a happy marriage

The gossip mill has been rife with stories that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar from the former TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" are getting a divorce because their marriage cannot handle the strain caused by their eldest son Josh's sexual abuse and infidelity scandals.

\'The View\' host Candace Cameron Bure defends Ted Cruz over affair allegations
'The View' host Candace Cameron Bure defends Ted Cruz over affair allegations

Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz became the topic of the ladies from "The View" recently, and they discussed the truth of the report made by the National Enquirer about the presidential hopeful having multiple affairs during marriage to his wife Heidi.

J. Lee Grady offers 5 prayers that Christians should say for the Muslim world in these dangerous times
J. Lee Grady offers 5 prayers that Christians should say for the Muslim world in these dangerous times

Christians from all over the world, particularly those living in the Middle East, are living in dangerous times. After Islamic extremists conducted an Easter attack at the Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park in Lahore, Pakistan, Christian author J. Lee Grady believes it is time for God's people to unite in prayer.

Pastor Saeed Abedini intends to go back to Iran one day to share the Gospel in freedom
Pastor Saeed Abedini intends to go back to Iran one day to share the Gospel in freedom

Despite the horrible ordeal he faced while imprisoned in Iran, Pastor Saeed Abedini has every intention of going back there and sharing the good news of God's Word.

Pastor, wife live out Easter message by forgiving truck driver responsible for death of 2 sons
Pastor, wife live out Easter message by forgiving truck driver responsible for death of 2 sons

A pastor and his wife are living out the meaning of Christ's resurrection by forgiving the truck driver responsible for the death of their two children.

Chicago church vandalised with swastika, hate messages; attack believed to be spurred by church support for immigration reform
Chicago church vandalised with swastika, hate messages; attack believed to be spurred by church support for immigration reform

A Chicago church has been vandalised with swastika and "Rape Mexico" graffiti for two consecutive mornings after Rev. Jessie Jackson delivered on Easter Sunday a powerful sermon underscoring the essence of immigration reform.

\'God\'s Not Dead 2\' fails to wow critics, gets lukewarm early reviews
'God's Not Dead 2' fails to wow critics, gets lukewarm early reviews

While the original "God's Not Dead" movie proved to be a sleeper hit with critics and moviegoers alike, the sequel is finding it hard to find its footing among early reviewers of the film who levelled complaints about a heavy handed approach to defending the faith.

\'The Passion Live\' draws positive reviews from critics
'The Passion Live' draws positive reviews from critics

Fox's "The Passion Live" narrated by Tyler Perry was a unique take on the classic Bible story and its huge gamble paid off as critics and reviewers have generally given the special glowing reviews.

Perry Noble issues 90 day tithing challenge with offer of refund: Reap God\'s blessings or get your money back
Perry Noble issues 90 day tithing challenge with offer of refund: Reap God's blessings or get your money back

A megachurch pastor is asking his flock to join an experimental tithing challenge which guarantees a refund to anyone who does not receive God's blessing within 90 days.

Sadie Robertson breakup with boyfriend Blake Coward: April Fool\'s prank or for real?
Sadie Robertson breakup with boyfriend Blake Coward: April Fool's prank or for real?

The fans of "Duck Dynasty" teenage star Sadie Robertson hope that the news of her break-up with longtime boyfriend Blake Coward is nothing but a cruel April Fool's prank, but there have been several news outlets confirming their split.

God\'s Not Dead 2 star Melissa Joan Hart says she\'s \'getting grief\' for role in the movie
God's Not Dead 2 star Melissa Joan Hart says she's 'getting grief' for role in the movie

How times change. While in her younger years, actress Melissa Joan Hart got flak from Christians for playing Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, supposedly for popularising magic and witchcraft, she is now playing a Christian woman who is being prosecuted for expressing her faith in class - and this time it's Christians fighting her corner.

Pastor Shane Idleman makes \'tear-stained plea\' to fellow Pastor Joel Osteen: Preach both difficult and joyful truths
Pastor Shane Idleman makes 'tear-stained plea' to fellow Pastor Joel Osteen: Preach both difficult and joyful truths

Pastor Shane Idleman of Westside Christian Fellowship has written a "tear stained plea" to fellow Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church, asking him to preach the truth about the Gospel, even if it's not something the congregation wants to hear.

Muslims most likely to be pro-Europe, while Christians back Brexit
Muslims most likely to be pro-Europe, while Christians back Brexit

Practising Christians are the most likely among faith communities in England to support the Eurosceptic "Brexit" position.