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We're all addicted to something, but how can we break its hold on us?

One of the biggest myths about addiction is that only addiction to bad substances can become hurtful to someone.

Forgiveness: Why holding onto that grudge will only hurt you

There's nothing more toxic than the poison to the heart that comes through a grudge, and no other poison could be subtler. Toxicity of the heart is far more dangerous in that it doesn't just kill you slowly -- it also kills the people around you.

Assad says he can form new Syria government with opposition

President Bashar al-Assad said it would not be difficult to agree on a new Syrian government including opposition figures, but his opponents responded on Wednesday that no administration would be legitimate while he remained in office.

5 things God doesn't care about that we worry far too much about

The world we live in operates on a very high level of values. Almost everything we do and we don't do is guided by a simple set of values. While there are good values, there are also bad values. While there are God's values, there are also ungodly values.

Salt and light: 3 social practices you can't ignore as a Christian

We live in a day and age where everyone wants to be socially responsible because of the status and image it brings.

How to recover if you have been hurt by members of your church

Getting hurt by church members is more than just probable. It's very likely to happen. Every believer has experienced a certain level of offense from a church member or sometimes even from a church leader.

Alabama governor facing ethics violation, impeachment over audio recording scandal

Embattled Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is facing charges of ethics violation and possible impeachment over the sexually-charged audio recording that he made toward Rebekah Mason, his senior political advisor who resigned from her job over the scandal.

Satan's image seen in Mexican rib steak cut sparks furore on social media

A devil's image that appeared in a rib steak cut has sparked a furor on social media last week where viewers have claimed to have the face and horns of Satan, according to reports.

Bangladesh High Court keeps Islam as state religion, sparking fears of more terror attacks on religious minority groups

A top court in Bangladesh has ruled Monday that Islam shall remain as the country's official religion, scrapping a 28-year old petition that sought to change it. But religious minority groups fear the ruling would give a boost to Islamist forces inflicting terror in the country.

Only 41% of British 'Christians' say they believe in a Creator while 18% say they do not, new survey shows

Almost half of British people who affiliate with Christianity do not believe in God while an equal number of people believe in faith rather than destiny, according to a new survey.

One ministry leader's time management advice: sometimes it's better to be good than to be a perfectionist

Lifeway founder Thom S. Rainer understands that time management is one aspect that many busy people struggle with and if it pains ordinary folk to juggle their schedules just so they can find time to do the things they need to, the problem could be even more difficult for those in ministry.

Georgia governor draws flak for vetoing religious liberty bill, accused of siding with gays at Christians' expense

Christian leaders and politicians alike are criticising Republican Governor Nathan Deal after his surprising decision to veto a proposed legislation that would have protected pastors from performing same-sex marriages that are not in line with their religious beliefs.