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When Jesus deals with our failure for us
Have you ever been in a situation where you gave a task or project everything you have, but it still failed? We all have at some point.

US declares ISIS atrocities against Christians, Yazidis and Shia Muslims 'genocide'
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday declared that violence by Islamic State against religious minorities was genocide, saying the United States would do everything it could to hold the militant group accountable.

Founder of bogus prayer website ordered to repay $7m to 160,000 deceived customers
The founder of a supposed Christian prayer website and other businesses will pay back millions of dollars, having "systematically deceived" consumers he enticed to pay for prayers, according to the Washington state attorney general.

Mark Driscoll admits he started ministry too young; Perry Noble supports his new church endeavour
As former megachurch Mars Hill Church Pastor Mark Driscoll poises to launch his new church over Easter, he admitted that he may have started in ministry too young and too fast.

What Downton Abbey can teach us about walking right with God
The finale episode of Downton Abbey taught many lessons about walking right with God as the events of the show had several parallels with our walk with Christ.

Catholic priest who rescued 1,500 Muslims from brutal massacre in line for $1m peace prize
A Catholic priest who sheltered 1,500 Muslims fleeing almost certain death in is in the running to receive a $1 million peace prize.

Judgement is actually God's mercy, JD Greear explains
Pastor and theologian JD Greear is urging the faithful not to be disheartened by personal failures which people often see as God's judgment. Instead he says they should it as a sign of God's mercy.

ISIS parents are telling their children bedtime stories about martyrdom
The Islamic State (ISIS) has taken their use of children to a whole new level by requiring parents to read them bedtime stories about the martyrdom of Islamic jihadists.

How to put the saint back in your St Patrick's Day
What started out as a feast day commemorating the patron saint of Ireland, St Patrick, is now seen as an excuse by many to get drunk. You may find it hard to believe but St Patrick's Day (March 17) was once a day when people abstained from drinking alcohol because pubs were closed to observe the religious holiday.

Pope Francis urges European nations to open borders to refugees
Pope Francis urged nations to "open their hearts and open their doors" to refugees on Wednesday, appealing for compassion for those waiting at closed European borders made to feel like exiles abandoned from God.

The man who converted Ireland: 10 things you might not know about St Patrick
St Patrick's Day processions are big events, particularly in America, as descendants of Irish emigrants everywhere reconnect with their roots.

State Department delays decision to label ISIS atrocities 'genocide'
The US State Department has delayed the decision to call the suffering of Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East genocide.

Kurdish militant group TAK claims Ankara bombing that killed 37
The Kurdistan Freedom Hawks (TAK) militant group on Thursday claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in the Turkish capital Ankara that killed 37 people, and vowed to continue its strikes against security forces.

Astronomers see young stars devouring would-be planets 1,500 to 3,500 light years from Milky Way
A new study by an international team of astronomers revealed that stars experience violent youths, and even devour clumps of matter that can form into planets.

Utah Senate passes bill that requires unborn babies to receive anaesthesia before they are killed through abortion
Voting 19-5, senators from the state of Utah approved a bill would require abortionists to administer anesthesia to unborn babies so they cannot feel pain while they are being killed.

Khloe Kardashian tries to defend self from bashers after she questions Ciara-Russell Wilson celibacy vow
"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star Khloe Kardashian does not see the point why singer Ciara and NFL star Russell Wilson had to abstain from sex before marriage, especially since Ciara already gave birth to son Future Zahir Wilburn back on May 19, 2014.