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Sacked Christian magistrate now suspended from NHS trust over views on gay adoption
Sacked Christian magistrate now suspended from NHS trust over views on gay adoption

The Christian magistrate who was removed because of his opposition to same-sex adoption has now been suspended by the NHS trust on which he served as a non-executive director.

Is anyone ever disqualified from serving God in vocational ministry?
Is anyone ever disqualified from serving God in vocational ministry?

Full-time vocational ministry is just like any other profession in that it is God-ordained. But one cannot deny that there is a greater spiritual and moral weight when one serves God on a vocational level.

San Francisco mayor bans travel to North Carolina over bathroom privacy law
San Francisco mayor bans travel to North Carolina over bathroom privacy law

Mayor Edwin Lee of San Francisco, California, has banned any publicly-funded travel to North Carolina after Gov. Pat McCory signed a law on March 23 that mandates local education boards to have bathroom or changing facilities that are to be used by students based on their biological sex.

EgyptAir Cyprus drama is over as hijacker surrenders and hostages are freed
EgyptAir Cyprus drama is over as hijacker surrenders and hostages are freed

The EgyptAir hostage drama has ended with the surrender of the hijacker.

Are we just being lazy if we desire God\'s rest?
Are we just being lazy if we desire God's rest?

Since the beginning of time, God has made rest serious business. Unlike many cultures today that are work-centered, our God is a God who values the Sabbath intensely.

7 scriptures on God\'s miraculous healing
7 scriptures on God's miraculous healing

God has always been one to move in miraculous ways that defy reason and logic. He does this to show us that He is powerful and above every situation.

Mother Angelica, world\'s \'most influential Catholic woman\', dies
Mother Angelica, world's 'most influential Catholic woman', dies

The Catholic nun who launched television network dedicated to spreading the Vatican's message died on Easter Sunday.

Hope for Palmyra after ISIS occupation: Large parts of ancient city survived
Hope for Palmyra after ISIS occupation: Large parts of ancient city survived

As the first pictures of the ancient city of Palmyra appear afters its liberation from ISIS occupation, more of the ancient citadel seems to have survived than previously thought.

Church denies rumours that ISIS has crucified kidnapped priest
Church denies rumours that ISIS has crucified kidnapped priest

The Indian priest kidnapped by suspected Islamic State militants on March 4 is likely still alive, Church officials have said, despite reports that he was crucified on Friday.

Georgia governor to veto religious protection seen as anti-gay
Georgia governor to veto religious protection seen as anti-gay

Georgia Governor Nathan Deal said on Monday he will veto a so-called religious freedom bill passed by the state legislature that has drawn national criticism for discriminating against same-sex couples.

Ben Seewald explains why Christians should not despair even if the world seems to fall into pieces
Ben Seewald explains why Christians should not despair even if the world seems to fall into pieces

Ben Seewald, star of the new Duggar show "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" has given some advice to Christians on how to live during these "uncertain times."

Rory Feek reveals what wife Joey did to make it easier for him and daughter Indy to move on after her death
Rory Feek reveals what wife Joey did to make it easier for him and daughter Indy to move on after her death

Country singer Rory Feek said that it feels both sad and wonderful at the same time knowing that his daughter Indy has not asked for her mother Joey since her death, and it seems as if Indy has not even noticed that Joey is not with them anymore.

Director Rob Reiner threatens to stop making movies in North Carolina because of its anti-LGBT law
Director Rob Reiner threatens to stop making movies in North Carolina because of its anti-LGBT law

Director Rob Reiner, responsible for hit movies such as "When Harry Met Sally," "A Few Good Men," and "Stand By Me," among many others, has decided to stop producing movies in North Carolina unless the state decides to repeal its anti-LGBT bill.

Egyptian passenger plane hijacked, forced to land in Cyprus
Egyptian passenger plane hijacked, forced to land in Cyprus

An Egyptair domestic flight from Alexandria to Cairo was hijacked on Tuesday and landed in Cyprus, Egyptian officials said.

Donald Trump credits \'greatest guy\' Norman Vincent Peale for boosting his Christian faith and self-confidence
Donald Trump credits 'greatest guy' Norman Vincent Peale for boosting his Christian faith and self-confidence

A lot of people have doubted the veracity of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's Chrisitianity, including Pope Francis, but the business magnate has always maintained his Christian faith and upbringing.

Candace Cameron Bure says she\'s \'outspoken\' about her faith but admits to feeling a lot of pressure from other Christians
Candace Cameron Bure says she's 'outspoken' about her faith but admits to feeling a lot of pressure from other Christians

Fame comes with a price. "Fuller House" star and "The View" host Candace Cameron Bure says that for her, the price is constant criticisms. No matter what she does, people will always have something negative to say.