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What do Old Testament prophets have to say about Jesus' birth?
Looking back to look forward: Florence Taylor examines the Old Testament prophecies that are fulfilled in the birth of Christ.

'McNativity' window photo goes viral as Jesus birth's display in Tennessee thrills and inspires thousands
In a time when the name of Jesus Christ is being banned in school plays and public displays, it is very refreshing and inspiring to see it being upheld in a well-known establishment.

What are the top five most influential songs of 2015? No. 5: Adele's Hello
What if God wants to say "Hello" to us from the outside of time itself, to help us reorientate our lives so we are able to live well in the future?

Christmas Starts With Christ ad campaign banned from cinemas
Digital Cinema Media has decided not to approve the Christmas Starts With Christ short video because it constitutes "religious advertising".

Imprisoned Iranian pastor Farshid Fathi freed after five years
Farshid Fathi was arrested on Boxing Day, 2010 during raids targeting Christian churches.

Chris Tomlin news: Artist feels conflicted about success
Christ Tomlin has recently launched another Christmas album titled, "Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship." In a recent interview with Billboard, the Christian artist revealed that he feels conflicted about his success.

Christian writer Matt Barber believes Ted Cruz as U.S. president will act as 'Jesus' hands and feet'
Conservative Christian blogger Matt Barber has tried to refrain making any political endorsements since he first dabbled into the political arena, but on Sunday, he decided to raise the hand of a presidential primary because "this time the stakes are too high not to."

Homelessness: Churches help thousands each winter, study finds
The study shows that 2,171 homeless guests were accommodated in 500 venues last winter.

U.S. evangelical couple linked to child abuse ask God to 'strike our enemies dead'
A Christian evangelical couple who advocates child discipline that centers around "breaking a child's will'' has asked God to strike their critics dead.

No mince pies, by order: When Parliament banned Christmas
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, as everyone knows. But there was a time in England's history when it was banned altogether.

It came upon the midnight clear: The story behind the hymn
This carol has been condemned as not really a hymn at all, just an ethical song.

U.S. accused of bowing to Iran as it seeks to ease visa restrictions while ignoring Tehran nuke violations
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is accused of bolstering Iranian propaganda when he said that the Obama government could and would help the Islamic Republic bypass current visa restrictions passed by Congress.

Poll: Most US Republican voters back action on climate change
The desire for action is notable for an issue that has barely made a ripple on the campaign trail.

Osborne's budget challenge deepens as deficit worsens in November
Britain's top budget forecaster said the deficit was likely to resume falling quickly soon.

China: One man pulled alive from Shenzhen landslide, 70 still missing
The rescue came 60 hours after a waste heap collapsed and buried dozens of buildings in mud and debris.

Iraqi troops storm into centre of Islamic State-held Ramadi
The operation to recapture Ramadi, some 100 km (60 miles) west of Baghdad, began in early November.