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Evangelical pastor tells Christian leaders in Syria: Protect your churches, don\'t abandon your flock
Evangelical pastor tells Christian leaders in Syria: Protect your churches, don't abandon your flock

An Armenian evangelical pastor believes that despite the dangerous situation faced by many Christians in Syria, Christian leaders must remain and protect their churches and provide relief to all those struggling with the side effects of war.

Episcopal Primate says decision to censure Church over same-sex marriage was \'fair\'
Episcopal Primate says decision to censure Church over same-sex marriage was 'fair'

The decision to censure The Episcopal Church of the US for consecrating gay bishops and allowing clergy to perform same-sex marriages was "fair", according to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.

When does Lent start in 2016? How Christians observe this 40-day period
When does Lent start in 2016? How Christians observe this 40-day period

Many of us will know that Lent is upon us, but we might be a bit hazy on the details. Here's everything you need to know.

Government presses ahead with extended Sunday trading, despite strong opposition
Government presses ahead with extended Sunday trading, despite strong opposition

Controversial amendments to the Enterprise Bill could hand local authorities powers to liberalise Sunday trading from this Autumn.

The one motivation to being a blessing to the poor
The one motivation to being a blessing to the poor

One of the most remarkable things about the early church was the absence of poor people within the community. What was it that drove them to such compassion for the poor and how can we apply that same passion in our lives?

ISIS leader\'s widow charged over death of Kayla Mueller
ISIS leader's widow charged over death of Kayla Mueller

The wife of a deceased Islamic State leader was charged on Monday in federal court in Virginia with conspiracy in the death of American aid worker Kayla Mueller.

China: Pastor released from \'black jail\' after opposing cross demolitions
China: Pastor released from 'black jail' after opposing cross demolitions

Activists confirm the release of Chinese pastor Huang Yizi, imprisoned in so-called 'black jail' for opposing a government crackdown on Christianity.

Is water baptism a requirement to salvation?
Is water baptism a requirement to salvation?

The Bible tells us that there is only one way to have eternal life, and that is through Jesus Christ. Does that mean that all other Christian duties such as communion, going to church and water baptism are useless?

5 things to never say to a rebellious child
5 things to never say to a rebellious child

Rebellious children can be a great challenge for Christian parents and a great one for that matter. How do we handle rebellious children in a way God would want us to?

If God is just, why is my cheating co-worker getting rich?
If God is just, why is my cheating co-worker getting rich?

Truth be told, there are a lot of dishonest businessmen and executives who are making a lot of money today, and that leads us to think that morals and ethics don't really add up and that sometimes honesty doesn't pay off.

What can we learn from Elijah? #2: Death is not the final word
What can we learn from Elijah? #2: Death is not the final word

We should praise God for our blessings; but nothing gives us a right to expect that we're somehow immune from trouble and sorrow.

\'Jesus changed me\': Pastor conquers drug addiction, homosexuality to preach God\'s Word to others
'Jesus changed me': Pastor conquers drug addiction, homosexuality to preach God's Word to others

In an interview on CBN's "700 Club Interactive," Kegan shared how he conquered a traumatic experience when he was very young that made him a gay drug addict, to become a preacher of God's Words.

US judge again denies Texas request to ban Syrian refugees
US judge again denies Texas request to ban Syrian refugees

A US judge denied for the second time a request by Texas to bar relief agencies from bringing Syrian refugees into the state, a decision that could have a bearing on the attempts of 30 other governors to block refugees from their states.

Return from the \'dead\': Woman attends own \'funeral,\' shocking her husband who wanted her killed
Return from the 'dead': Woman attends own 'funeral,' shocking her husband who wanted her killed

With the help of her pastor, Noela Rukundo flew back from her home country, Burundi, to Melbourne, Australia to attend her funeral -- her own funeral.

Muslim woman makes Barbie wear a hijab, but some netizens call it ridiculous: \'Will  Ken have a suicide vest on?\'
Muslim woman makes Barbie wear a hijab, but some netizens call it ridiculous: 'Will Ken have a suicide vest on?'

Nigerian Muslim woman Haneefah Adam, gave Barbie a religious twist: she made the doll wear a hijab, a veil worn by Muslim women to cover their heads and chests.

U.S. Republican presidential candidates call themselves \'pro-life\' but support abortion exceptions
U.S. Republican presidential candidates call themselves 'pro-life' but support abortion exceptions

During a debate on Saturday night, three Republican presidential candidates called themselves "pro-life," but said they supported certain exceptions to abortion.