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Derick Dillard shares how he and Jill celebrated their first Christmas in Central America
This was the first year that Derick and Jill Dillard and their infant son Israel David celebrated Christmas in Central America. The family who launched their own Christian ministry noticed there were a lot of differences in celebrating Christmas there compared to their hometown in Arkansas, but noted that the reason for celebration still remains the same.
Franklin Graham recalls his Christmas memories with his late mother Ruth
Reverend Franklin Graham got nostalgic this Christmas and recalled the fun memories his late mother Ruth used to stir up during the holidays.
Killing enemies like the ISIS terrorists is justified and doesn't violate Christian faith, Ted Cruz says
Republican presidential candidate and Texas senator Ted Cruz said he believes that he would not be violating his Christian faith if, as president, he follows up on his pledge to "carpet bomb" Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists and defeat them decisively.
President Obama's Christmas Eve message on Christian persecution sounds 'strange,' even 'crazy' to critics
Conservative critics remained dubious of the real intention of U.S. President Barack Obama even after he issued a statement on Christmas Eve denouncing the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
ISIS leader Baghdadi threatens to attack Israel 'soon,' urges Saudis to overthrow their rulers
Making a rare public address on Christmas Day, the leader of the self-declared Islamic State (ISIS) Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi threatened to launch an attack on Israel in the coming days and called on Saudis to overthrow their rulers.
Christmas 'miracle': Virgin Mary's image 'appears' on church window in Georgia
A silhouette image of what many believers say looked like that of the Virgin Mary appeared on a portion of glass at a Catholic church days before Christmas in the U.S. state of Georgia, drawing crowds of curious onlookers, CBS News reported.
Manny Pacquiao raves about new Miss Universe, says her win will inspire his next match
Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao was so inspired by the win of Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach during the 2015 Miss Universe pageant that he is going to use her victory as an inspiration for his next match.
Muslims boycott UK counter-extremism strategy Prevent
Fewer than one in ten of the extremism tip-offs made under the programme come from faith or community leaders within the Muslim community
CofE to fast track black and Asian clergy into leadership
The Church of England is to fast-track black and ethnic minority clergy into leadership after fears of institutional racism.
Gay CofE priest says decision to ban him may encourage people to 'think again'
The Church of Engand priest banned from taking services after he married his partner last year has said he has no need to be angry, because so many people are angry on his behalf.
ISIS may be trafficking body parts, document reveals
ISIS have sanctioned the harvesting of human organs in a previously undisclosed ruling by the group's Islamic scholars, raising concerns that the violent extremist group may be trafficking body parts.
Difficult to wind down after a mad Christmas? Ten Bible verses to help you relax on Boxing Day
After the build up to Christmas, let Boxing Day be your Sabbath, and follow after God's example and rest. Here are ten Bible verses that legitimise and encourage you rest.
Top Syrian rebel leader killed in air strikes
A top Syrian rebel leader and head of the most powerful insurgent group in the eastern suburbs of Damascus was killed in an aerial raid that targeted the group's headquarters, rebel sources and the Syrian army said on Friday.
Breakaway Muslim group kill nine in Philippines
A breakaway Muslim rebel group killed nine civilians in the southern Philippines in a series of attacks on Christmas eve, officials said on Saturday.
Iraqi troops close in on ISIS in Ramadi
Iraqi troops have pushed deeper into the heart of the last remaining district held by Islamic State in the city of Ramadi, an army spokesman said on Saturday.
Assad looks to victory as Syrian fighters evacuated
Syrian Islamist fighters are to be evacuated from rebel-held areas in a UN-brokered deal which marks a significant victory of President Bashar al-Assad.