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Cracked up? Why are manufacturers dropping \'Easter\' from eggs?
Cracked up? Why are manufacturers dropping 'Easter' from eggs?

The giving and eating of eggs at Easter time is one of the festival's pagan aspects which has been incorporated by the Christian celebration.

ISIS kill 26 soldiers near ancient city of Palmyra
ISIS kill 26 soldiers near ancient city of Palmyra

ISIS militants killed 26 Syrian soldiers near the city of Palmyra on Monday, according to a monitoring group, following days of advances by government forces backed by Syrian and Russian air cover.

Joyce Meyer on the ultimate stress busters for a peaceful life
Joyce Meyer on the ultimate stress busters for a peaceful life

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then you are equipped to face and defeat stress.

Justin Welby to honour top imam, Matt Redman and Bishop Angelos with new awards
Justin Welby to honour top imam, Matt Redman and Bishop Angelos with new awards

Worship leader Matt Redman, the head of the Coptic Church in the UK and a top imam are among the winners of a new set of Awards given by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lambeth Palace has revealed.

Bernie Sanders only candidate not to attend pro-Israel conference
Bernie Sanders only candidate not to attend pro-Israel conference

The only Jewish candidate in the Presidential race will be the only one not to address the annual meeting of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

What did Jesus mean when he talked about tribulations?
What did Jesus mean when he talked about tribulations?

Before the Last Supper and Jesus' arrest, he offers teaching about the 'end of the age' and warns people not to be taken in by false prophets.

Pressure of the job made me pay male escorts for sex, says Rev Paul Flowers
Pressure of the job made me pay male escorts for sex, says Rev Paul Flowers

Methodist minister and former Co-operative Bank chairman Paul Flowers has claimed it was the stress of the job that led him to look online for male escorts.

Why did Archbishop Ussher believe the earth was created in 4004 BC?
Why did Archbishop Ussher believe the earth was created in 4004 BC?

How old is the earth? Nearly 14 billion years, if the astronomers and physicists are to be believed.

Law professor wins compensation from CofE for clergy sex abuse
Law professor wins compensation from CofE for clergy sex abuse

The Church of England has agreed to pay £40,000 damages to a woman who was abused as a teenage girl by a vicar when she was living in Chichester.

How do we know which gospel to hold onto?
How do we know which gospel to hold onto?

The church pulpits today are filled with many gospels. A prosperity gospel, a hyper-grace gospel, a gospel of works. Then there are outside forces putting in gospels of Judas and gospels of Mary Magdalene. With all of these gospels being thrown at us, how do we know which one to hold on to?

Ravi Zacharias and rapper Da\' Truth collaborate on new single \'Religion\'
Ravi Zacharias and rapper Da' Truth collaborate on new single 'Religion'

Grammy nominated hip hop artist Da' Truth has collaborated with Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias for his latest single entitled "Religion" to address issues surrounding faith, belief and absolute truth.

Thomas Cranmer: How one of England\'s greatest Archbishops met his end
Thomas Cranmer: How one of England's greatest Archbishops met his end

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer died today in 1556, burned at the stake for heresy.

How bitterness and unforgiveness destroy our lives
How bitterness and unforgiveness destroy our lives

We often find it easy to think that we have the right to be angry and bitter with people because they deserve it for giving us something that we don't deserve, be it stress, pain or hurt.

Burnt out or poured out?
Burnt out or poured out?

The abbreviation 'TBH' ('to be honest') has recently invaded my daily vernacular, a phrase I picked up from my awesome youth group. It's a habit I'm embracing, because I think I need to be more honest about the things I battle with.

How should Christians deal with U.S. March Madness? Billy Graham lists 5 pointers
How should Christians deal with U.S. March Madness? Billy Graham lists 5 pointers

The month of March is defined by a basketball frenzy called "March Madness." The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) understands the excitement caused by the sport, but warned Christians that addiction to basketball can be dangerous.

Pure Flix founder dismisses claims that \'God\'s Not Dead 2\' is fake
Pure Flix founder dismisses claims that 'God's Not Dead 2' is fake

David A.R. White is wondering why critics are getting so worked up by the premise of the movie