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5 minutes with Jesus can help transform worldâWomen of Faith's Sheila Walsh
Christian speaker and author Sheila Walsh believes that women can change the world just be praying, and by devoting at least five minutes of their day to God, they will have the right weapon to face the challenges of the world.

'Churchianity': More Christians turning 'grace of God into license for immorality'
Many people believe that they are Christians even though they are not, and Reverend Bert Farias of Holy Fire Ministries is expressing concern that more and more people have forgotten what it truly means to be a child of God.

Joel Osteen preaches forgiveness: 'No mistake is too much for mercy of God'
Popular Christian Pastor Joel Osteen spoke to thousands of people during "America's Night of Hope" in AT&T Park in San Francisco and inspired them to forgive others just as God would forgive any sinner.

T.D. Jakes affirms opposition to same-sex marriage, says media twisted his words
Bishop T.D. Jakes could not believe that the comments he made on HuffPo TV regarding same-sex marriage have been played around with and made to sound like he is supporting same-sex marriage, and he is urging people to "investigate" sources first before believing in other people's half-baked truths.

Pope Francis to donate rare Bible to Library of Congress
The Pope is to present a rare illuminated modern edition of the Bible to the American people when he visits Capitol Hill to deliver his anticipated address to Congress next month.

Patrick Sookhdeo: Why the Barnabas Fund's founder should keep silence
Sookhdeo has been convicted of a sexual assault and of two charges of intimidating witnesses.

Franklin Graham admires Donald Trump for shaking up GOP and politics overall
Reverend Franklin Graham does not want to be misconstrued for endorsing any political candidate, but he cannot help but express his admiration for Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump for bravely tackling hot-button topics and proudly proclaiming his Christian faith.

Christianity facing threat of being rendered illegal under Nepal's new constitution
Christians may soon be prohibited to participate in Church services and other religious activities in Nepal after the predominantly Hindu nation adopted a new constitution on Monday.

Top US scientists and engineers support President Obama's nuke deal with Iran
Twenty-nine US scientists, including Nobel Prize winners and nuclear experts, have expressed their support on Saturday to the historic nuclear deal struck by world powers led by the US with Iran.

Over £2 billion in UK aid sent to countries where Christians face persecution
The British taxpayer is helping alleviate suffering in four out of five of the countries listed as where Christians are most persecuted.

ISIS 'cannot be reconciled with Islam' says Turkey's religious authority
The actions of Islamic State can never be reconciled with Islam, according to a report from the Turkish government.

Politicians using 'rancorous, prejudicial and callous' language about migrants, says rights campaigner
The director of Human Rights Watch's refugee programme has launched a stinging attack on politicians for their language about migrants.

Do unto others⦠How The Gift puts a nasty twist on Jesus' Golden Rule
Hidden among this summer's cinematic triumphs and turkeys is one of 2015's most surprisingly brilliant movies, says Martin Saunders.

Ebola survivor Kent Brantly: 'My faith is part of who I am'
Dr Kent Brantly has written a book about his experiences, Called for Life.

Married for 75 years without a single fight: US Christian couple gets media's attention
An elderly couple who got married even before the Second World War say they have never fought with each other in their 75 years of marriage.

Snake-eating church is destroyed by angry mob
The case has spurred the South African Council of Churches to call for an investigation by the country's Human Rights Commission.