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How should Christians tip? LifeWay CEO Thomas Rainer shares his thoughts
Should Christians be good tippers? This was the question explored by Thomas S. Rainer, President and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources as he shared the true story of two pastors who were at odds with each other because of tipping.
Previously unknown Byzantine church discovered in Israel
A previously unknown ancient Byzantine church has been uncovered during roadworks to widen a highway between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in Israel.
Korie Robertson promotes 'The Little Duck Wife' blog of soon-to-be daughter-in-law Mary Kate
"Duck Dynasty" star Korie Robertson has embraced her son John Luke's soon-to-be bride Mary Kate McEacharn with arms wide open, and it looks like the two women have enjoyed a pretty good relationship.
Muslim prayer services banned in consecrated churches - bishop of Southwark
Non-Christian acts of worship such as Muslim prayer services are banned in consecrated churches, the Bishop of Southwark said today.
Pray as you go: Instapray app takes spirituality online
Finding time to pray in a digital age can be tricky, but an app released earlier this year has connected the two. Instapray encourages users to share and request their prayers with an online community, and now has users from 195 countries.
Jessa Duggar and husband Ben thrilled as Baby Seewald makes first appearance
The uproar against the Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" due to eldest son Josh's child molestation past is far from over, but that is not stopping the family from placing their focus on things that are worthy of celebration - in particular, Ben and Jessa Seewald's growing baby.
Pope Francis sets up tribunal for bishop child abuse cases
The Pope has set up an unprecedented new tribunal system to examine bishops accused of failing to protect children from paedophile priests.
100-year-old Iowa woman sews over 1,000 dresses for needy children in Africa
Lillian Weber is a dressmaker who wanted to use her skill to help other people, and that is why she planned to sew 1,000 dresses for less fortunate kids before she celebrates her 100th birthday.
Back onstage, Carrie Underwood bags 3 trophies at CMT Music Awards
It has been months since Christian country singer Carrie Underwood last performed, given her pregnancy then birth to firstborn son Isaiah Michael Fisher last February.
Archbishop of Mosul: 'We have sacrificed everything for our faith'
Christians in Iraq have lost everything because of their faith, the Archbishop of Mosul said yesterday, but "God cannot forget us".
Karen Hinkley reconciles with The Village Church: 'I believe it is time for me to move on in peace'
Matt Chandler and Josh Patterson "looked me in the eyes, apologised, and asked for forgiveness".
Severus Snape of 'Harry Potter' fame now working for American Airlines?
It's not everyday you see a wizard working in the muggle world, but it looks like Hogwarts professor Severus Snape has decided to change careers and work at American Airlines.
Emma Watson, J.K. Rowling make it to The Independent's Happy List
Harry Potter alum Emma Watson and author J.K. Rowling are just two of the names that made it to The Independent's eighth annual Happy List, which seeks to celebrate people who do extraordinary things for causes they care about.
Christian radio personality feels for Bruce Jenner, wishes she had been born a man
Bruce Jenner, who now goes by the name Caitlyn Jenner has earned the sympathies of a Christian radio personality named LaVern Vivio, who also struggled with gender identity issues when she was a teenager.
Did the Department of Human Services try to probe the Duggar household?
In light of the Josh Duggar scandal that rocked the Christian family from "19 Kids and Counting," the Arkansas Department of Human Services reportedly went to investigate the Duggar household but were prevented to see the child they were concerned about.
Sportscaster Bob Costas raps ESPN for giving Caitlyn Jenner Courage Award
American sportscaster Bob Costas is not pleased with sports channel ESPN for giving Bruce Jenner, now known as Caitlyn Jenner the ESPY Courage Award, saying that their actions are "a crass exploitation play."