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Tim Tebow still passionate about football, but there\'s something more important for him – charity work
Tim Tebow still passionate about football, but there's something more important for him – charity work

Christian football player Tim Tebow is not one to complain and always likes to look at the glass half full. Since signing a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles last month, Tebow has become a back-up quarterback, and he is extremely grateful for the opportunity.

Want to know where our ancestors came from? It\'s in the Bible, says Franklin Graham
Want to know where our ancestors came from? It's in the Bible, says Franklin Graham

Science might try hard to prove mankind's ancestry by going on expeditions and digging up the earth, but Franklin Graham, son of world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham believes that people need not look far for knowledge about people's origins. According to him, the answer can simply be found in the Bible.

ESPN radio personality Tony Kornkeiser defends Josh Duggar: \'He was a kid!\'
ESPN radio personality Tony Kornkeiser defends Josh Duggar: 'He was a kid!'

The Duggar supporters and bashers continue to voice their views regarding the accusations hurled against Jim Bob and Michelle's eldest son Josh Duggar, and this time, it is ESPN radio personality Tony Kornkeiser who joined the supporting side and defended the embattled Duggar.

The choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow, says Victoria Osteen
The choices we make today shape the people we become tomorrow, says Victoria Osteen

Victoria Osteen, wife of popular evangelist Joel Osteen is asking people about their priorities. "Have you heard someone say, 'Oh, I just don't have the time for that?'" she asked in her blog post entitled "What Are You Tending To?"

Pastor Rick Warren cites 4 benefits of being honest about one\'s mistakes and feelings
Pastor Rick Warren cites 4 benefits of being honest about one's mistakes and feelings

Not a lot of people feel comfortable owning up to their mistakes, but Pastor Rick Warren from Saddleback Church is encouraging people to do it since it's the secret ingredient that builds community faster than anything else.

Duggar family friend Rick Santorum \'sickened\' by child molestation raps on Josh
Duggar family friend Rick Santorum 'sickened' by child molestation raps on Josh

Long-time Duggar family friend and presidential hopeful Rick Santorium has finally broken his silence on the latest Duggar family scandal, saying that he was "sickened" by the child molestation accusations faced by Josh.

Teen makes \'I Love Gays\' protest, urges others in Oregon town to join
Teen makes 'I Love Gays' protest, urges others in Oregon town to join

A 16-year-old teenager in Tillamook, Oregon, who held an "I Love Gays" sign alongside two men who were brandishing placards calling homosexuality sin, and calling on people to repent, has now gone further and called on others in her town to join her counter-protest.

Street preachers cleared of police charges say open air evangelism is \'misunderstood even by Christians\'
Street preachers cleared of police charges say open air evangelism is 'misunderstood even by Christians'

You'd be forgiven for skirting past the man on a soapbox in your local town centre who's shouting about salvation – you're not alone.

GOP bets Rick Santorum, George Pataki launch White House bid; Donald Trump may join race, too
GOP bets Rick Santorum, George Pataki launch White House bid; Donald Trump may join race, too

Former US Senator Rick Santorum and former New York Governor George Pataki have joined the Republican presidential nomination bid for the 2016 election while real estate mogul and TV personality Donald Trump said he will make an announcement next month.

Two Chinese house church Christians given jail sentences, accused of cult involvement
Two Chinese house church Christians given jail sentences, accused of cult involvement

Two Chinese Christians have been handed prison sentences for "utilising a cult to obstruct justice" after a trial that lawyers say was riddled with failures.

Infant baptism: Is it ever ok for the Church to turn parents away?
Infant baptism: Is it ever ok for the Church to turn parents away?

Rev Tim Hayes of Dukinfield, Manchester, is said to have refused to baptise the child of unmarried parents.

Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted over hush-money cover up
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted over hush-money cover up

Former Republican House of Representatives Speaker John Dennis Hastert, 73, was charged Thursday by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago of evading cash withdrawal report requirements and lying to the FBI in connection with his intent to pay $3.5 million as hush money to an individual to cover up previous misconduct.

Rick Warren pays tribute to \'calm and kind Christian\' U2 manager Dennis Sheehan
Rick Warren pays tribute to 'calm and kind Christian' U2 manager Dennis Sheehan

The road manager for rock bank U2 died unexpectedly on Wednesday at the age of 69.

Immigration reform news 2015: Catholic group airs \'extreme\' disappointment as 5 million immigrants face US deportation
Immigration reform news 2015: Catholic group airs 'extreme' disappointment as 5 million immigrants face US deportation

Catholic immigration advocates helping undocumented immigrants in the US are disappointed with the recent ruling that denied the Obama administration's motion to lift the injunction against immigration executive actions.

Christian education at risk of dying out in Israel, say students and teachers
Christian education at risk of dying out in Israel, say students and teachers

Students and teachers at Catholic and other Christian schools in Israel have been protesting this week in calls for an end to discrimination in education budgets.