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Donald Trump's evangelical joy ride could be losing pace
The evangelical support for Republican candidate Donald Trump might not be as high as is being assumed as pollsters Gallup suggest his support is actually below average among religious Republicans.

Donald Trump finally reveals his favourite Bible verse, which is, 'Never bend to envy' â but there's a problem: It doesn't exist
Controversial Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump has said that his favorite book, but his supposed favorite Biblical verse cannot be found anywhere in the Holy Scriptures.

Rugby World Cup: For Fiji, God is the ultimate motivation
Christian Today visited the Fijian rugby team to find out about their deep faith which is their ultimate motivation

How to understand Justin Welby's vision for Christian unity
The Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to summon Anglican primates to a meeting at Canterbury to discuss the future of the Anglican Communion could lead to new Christian unity.

The contradiction at the heart of Christian Zionism
If Christian Zionists believe God wants Jews to become Christians, that's a problem for Jews.

Chinese pastor missing as cross-removal campaign continues
Concern is growing for human rights activists and pastors embroiled in an ongoing church and cross demolition campaign on the east coast of China.

Burkina Faso in crisis as military takes power in coup
Demonstrations have taken place in favour of the ousted president.

Jesus gives us what we actually need, not what we think we need
In Mark's Gospel it says Jesus had compassion, because people were like sheep without a shepherd. What does this tell us about his nature?

'War Room' scoring big at the box office â and changing people's lives for good as well
The faith-based film "War Room," which shares the story of a couple in the brink of a divorce who managed to save their marriage because of prayer has consistently impressed moviegoers especially after it opened with $11 million during its first weekend.

Carrie Underwood on motherhood: Bodies change after pregnancy, but that's okay
Before she even became a mother, Christian country star Carrie Underwood has already been a fitness freak, and has spent many hours out of her busy schedule just to work out and keep her body in shape. Now that she has gone through the joys of pregnancy and childbirth, Underwood realized that her body has become different, but it's a change she welcomes.

Jill Dillard's heart aches for people caught in midst of Central America gang violence
Jill Dillard might currently be taking a break with her family in the United States from their ministry in Central America, but that does not mean that her heart and mind aren't on the mission field.

Russia builds up Syria forces, proposes military talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry said he was considering the Kremlin proposal.

Russian comedians claim they pranked Elton John in gay rights call: 'I was Putin'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied that Putin had made the call.

Pope's visit to US may worsen Republican Party's problem with Hispanic voters
Pope Francis is expected to address immigration, the closest issue to Hispanics' hearts.

Hungarian riot police detain migrants, including 'terrorist'
Helmeted riot police and armoured vehicles massed at the border with Serbia.

Jim Bob, Duggar kids shower Michelle with love on her birthday; no word from Josh
Every time her kids celebrate their birthdays, Michelle Duggar from the former reality show "19 Kids and Counting" does not pass up on the opportunity to greet them and shower them with love. And now that the show's matriarch celebrated her 49th birthday this September, the whole Duggar family reciprocated in kind and poured the loving mother with warm greetings.