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Ben Carson reveals why his top managers left him, cites \'very substantial changes\' in his campaign
Ben Carson reveals why his top managers left him, cites 'very substantial changes' in his campaign

Three of Dr. Ben Carson's campaign heads stepped down from their positions and has left the Republican presidential hopeful on the hunt for more people to run his team.

Erica Campbell tells part-time Christians: \'Don\'t pray only when things are going bad and you\'re in need\'
Erica Campbell tells part-time Christians: 'Don't pray only when things are going bad and you're in need'

"Mary Mary" star Erica Campbell does not see the point of people turning to God only when they need Him. For the Gospel singer, one's relationship with God should always be absolute.

New year a good time to re-evaluate what you\'re doing in your life, says Greg Laurie
New year a good time to re-evaluate what you're doing in your life, says Greg Laurie

New year and new beginnings - according to Pastor Greg Laurie, it is exciting to think what the future might bring. What's even more promising to think about, he added, is that God is in charge of everything that will happen.

Teens in U.S. hold positive opinion of the Bible but rarely read it, new survey reveals
Teens in U.S. hold positive opinion of the Bible but rarely read it, new survey reveals

Even though American teens think highly of the Bible, they do not really spend any time reading it.

Meet Allyson Robinson, the first openly transgender Baptist minister
Meet Allyson Robinson, the first openly transgender Baptist minister

Allyson Robinson, believed to be the first openly transgender Baptist minister in the US, speaks to Christian Today about faith, sexuality, and the future of the Church.

Rapper Jahaziel renounces Christian faith

The UK-based formerly-Christian rapper Jahaziel denounced his 20-year-strong Christian faith on social media just before Christmas.

Norwegian church shares gospel with refugees through Google Translate and Bibles
Norwegian church shares gospel with refugees through Google Translate and Bibles

A Church in Norway gave refugees attending their services Bibles in both Arabic and Farsi after the Norwegian Bible Society donated them.

Jeremy Lin seeks prayers for teammates in Charlotte Hornets who don\'t believe in God
Jeremy Lin seeks prayers for teammates in Charlotte Hornets who don't believe in God

Christian NBA star Jeremy Lin wants his Charlotte Hornets teammates to open up their hearts to God, and this is why he is asking his fans and supporters to pray for those who have not yet encountered Jesus Christ to get the chance to know Him.

First Catholic service for centuries to be celebrated in chapel of King Henry VIII
First Catholic service for centuries to be celebrated in chapel of King Henry VIII

The first Roman Catholic service for more than 450 years is to be celebrated in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace.

More turbulent 2016? Signs of trouble show up right on first few days of the new year
More turbulent 2016? Signs of trouble show up right on first few days of the new year

Perhaps the one thing that united the world on New Year's Day was the wish that 2016 would be a less turbulent year with world leaders moving to give peace a chance.

Sunnis vs. Shiites: Islamic rift rooted in conflict over political leadership, not religious doctrine
Sunnis vs. Shiites: Islamic rift rooted in conflict over political leadership, not religious doctrine

Saudi Arabia and Iran—two powerful Muslim nations—are currently embroiled in a raging conflict with far-reaching consequences for the entire world and whose origins date back centuries ago.

Christian America? Yes, says Justice Scalia – but is he right?
Christian America? Yes, says Justice Scalia – but is he right?

America is a famously religious country, with rates of churchgoing that cynical old Europe can only dream of.

U.S. seen turning its back on Gulf ally Saudi Arabia and siding with Iran in their raging Mideast conflict
U.S. seen turning its back on Gulf ally Saudi Arabia and siding with Iran in their raging Mideast conflict

Even as the Obama administration tries to project an image of neutrality in the raging cold war between Iran and Saudi Arabia, analysts say the administration's actions appear to go against Saudi Arabia, a staunch U.S. ally, and in favour of Iran, a nation that still refers to the U.S. as the "Great Satan."

God saves 22-member Christian family from powerful EF4 tornado that tore apart roof of their Texas home
God saves 22-member Christian family from powerful EF4 tornado that tore apart roof of their Texas home

A Christian university dean is thanking God for saving the lives of 22 members of his family whose house in Texas was one of those directly hit by a killer tornado last weekend.

Republican critics pounce on Obama even before he could spell out new gun control measures
Republican critics pounce on Obama even before he could spell out new gun control measures

U.S. President Barack Obama will shortly be announcing a series of new executive actions aimed at reducing gun violence. But even before he could open his mouth to provide details on his plans, critics—mostly from the Republican camp, particularly the GOP presidential candidates—are already calling his plans unconstitutional and an effort to disarm America.

20,000 prisoners reached with evangelistic course in 12 months
20,000 prisoners reached with evangelistic course in 12 months

An evangelism course for prisoners born out of an Anglican church in London has reached 20,000 inmates since its launch 12 months ago.