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'Blessed': How is this word used in the Bible?

You'll be used to seeing #blessed attached to posts from a variety of social media accounts, regardless of their religious views or lack thereof, if you're a regular user of almost any social media platform. Even some Christians have found themselves using the term to express their appreciation of what they perceive as gifts from God. But are we right to use it in this way?

There's more to Lent than fasting: a look at the 3 components of Lenten observance

If you only paid attention to the mainstream media, you would be forgiven for thinking that Lent is all about fasting in response to Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, and not much else.

Faith and politics: What these 2016 US presidential candidates have said about their beliefs

With the excitement of Super Tuesday over, the presidential candidate field is being defined even more. But what about the faith of the candidates?

4 lessons we can learn from Mary, the mother of Jesus

As many of us in the UK are looking forward to celebrating Mother's Day this Sunday, our minds are focused on the remarkable things that our mothers have done for us and how they inspire us. In the midst of all this, let's take some time to reflect on lessons that we can learn from one of the most well known female figures in the Bible, Mary, the mother of Jesus.

U.S. nuns ask: Why are big corporations, military exempted from Obamacare contraception mandate but not us?

The health insurance plans of one in three Americans are not covered by the Obamacare's contraception mandate including those by big corporations like Exxon, Pepsi and Visa but why is the U.S. government asking a group of nuns to provide it despite their religious objections?

Deeply split U.S. Supreme Court weighs in on Texas abortion case, ruling likely in June

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments from pro-life and pro-abortion advocates Wednesday as it tackled the Texas abortion regulations that could close down many abortion clinics in the state.

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill against religious indoctrination of students

Lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a bill that allows the teaching of religion in public schools but not in a way that proselytizes any religion or religious belief.

Colorado church forms armed security unit to protect congregation from shooters

A church in Colorado has established its own armed security force to protect members from shootings.

Justin Bieber's mom sends prayer to God on son's birthday: 'Give him all I couldn't in Jesus name'

Canadian Christian singer Justin Bieber and his mother Pattie Mallette might not be as close as they would like to be right now, but that does not mean that they love each other any less.

New devotional featuring 90 persecution stories seeks to inspire people to become better Christians

It is inspiring to hear stories of Christians staying true to their faith despite the persecution they have received from other people, and this is exactly what the new devotional titled "I am n" by Voice of the Martyrs seeks to do.

'God's Not Dead 2' shows how a Christian teacher boldly stood up for her faith in face of challenges

Melissa Joan Hart is starring as Christian teacher Grace Wesley in the upcoming faith-based film "God's Not Dead 2," and in the film's new trailer, her character was seen being given a rough time after she used Scripture to answer a student's question.

Gospel artist Marvin Sapp writes about true love as he reminisces his wife who passed away in 2010