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New statistics show FGM on the rise in UK - Church called to act
The church is being asked to raise the issue of Female Genital Mutilation in its communities, as new statistics show the illegal practice is an increasing problem in the UK.

Jill Duggar's husband Derick Dillard admits becoming a dad has been a 'steep' learning curve
Before he met his son Israel David, Derick Dillard from 19 Kids and Counting has never changed a diaper to save his life. But his son's arrival has turned Derick from a novice into an expert pretty quickly, and this new dad is now sharing his experiences with his son, and what he has learned from it.

Willie and Korie Robertson excited about son John Luke's wedding
Duck Dynasty's Willie and Korie Robertson are really excited about their son John Luke's wedding to Mary Kate McEacharn this summer, and are dishing about the preparations they are currently making for it.

Woman finds giant diamond in the park after saying a prayer
An Arkansas woman is rejoicing after finding a 3.69-carat diamond in Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro last week.

GoFundMe shuts down crowdfunding pages for sued Christian florist Arlene's flowers and Sweet Cakes by Melissa
The GoFundMe page in support of Christian floral shop Arlene's Flowers was taken down by site administrators this week.

Prayers for Rio Ferdinand after wife Rebecca dies of breast cancer
Footballers and soccer fans joined Rio Ferdinand, former England captain, in prayers and mourning for his wife Rebecca Ellison who died after a short battle with breast cancer.

Baltimore pastor praises mother who pulled son out of riot
A Baltimore mother videotaped dragging her son away from a riot received praise from her pastor this week.
Royal Baby: In pictures
Royal Baby: In pictures

Royal Baby: Prayers, good wishes (and jokes) for William and Kate
The Archbishop of Canterbury was among the first of society's leading figures to welcome the arrival of the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. He immediately prayed God's blessings on the Princess.

The Shoe That Grows: The clever shoes that grow five sizes and help children in poverty
About a month into volunteering at an orphanage in Nairobi, Kenton Lee discovered a pressing need: shoes.

Royal baby: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a girl
The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to her second child, a baby girl.

Real life 'widow's mite' story touches congregation: Homeless person leaves 18 cents with a note
A real live "widow's mite" donation has been left at a church in the United States with an apologetic note.

Royal Baby: Britain awaits news as Kate Middleton goes into labour
Britain was awaiting the arrival of the newest member of its royal family on Saturday as Kate, the wife of Prince William, was admitted to hospital in the early stages of labor.

Hillsong appeals for Nepal earthquake relief
Hillsong Church is actively seeking support for Nepal, which has recently been devastated by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake, killing at least 6,300 individuals and injuring twice that number.

Carrie Underwood goes back to work and takes baby Isaiah with her
Christian country singer Carrie Underwood has gone back to work, and she has even taken her newborn son Isaiah Michael Fisher along.

Hillsong's Brian Houston says he prayed for mercy for executed Bali Nine convicts Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran
People all over the world, particularly Australians, were saddened this week when reformed drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran were executed in Indonesia.