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Why did Gospel For Asia send money to India in students' backpacks?
A controversial money transfer practice is raising questions for the mission organisation.

Philanthropist John Templeton Jr dies aged 75
John Templeton Jr, philanthropist and president of the John Templeton Foundation who worked to advance research into science and philosophy, has died aged 75.

Church: God's design for caring community
The more varied a church is, the more it is a wonderful picture of God's grace and design says Claire Musters.

Fresh Ukraine clashes leave four dead
Fighting erupted between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists yesterday.

EU's migrant quotas are 'bordering on insanity', says Hungarian PM
Viktor Orban has made a combative appearance before the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Iraqis prepare assault to retake Ramadi after Islamic State victory
Shi'ite militiamen allied to the Iraqi army have advanced to a nearby base in preparation for a counterattack.

Digital Bible to connect with the 'unconnected' of the world
Faith Comes by Hearing (FCBH) is hard at work to provide Digital Bible access to the most remote regions in the world and recently forged a partnership with Integrity Applications Incorporated (IAI) to reach the people in the Middle East, North America, Southeast Asia and China.

Man spends 10 years illustrating, handwriting the Bible, sells eBook for charity
After ten years of painstakingly illustrating the Bible and copying the text by hand, Italian retiree Dino Mazzoli has completed his labour of love and is ready to sell his work for charity.

Bully apologises to schoolmate 20 years later; finally makes peace via Facebook message
A man who was bullied in junior high recently made peace with his bully after the latter reached out to him through Facebook to apologise for his misdeeds some 20 years ago.

Chinese province drafts regulation on Church crosses
Draft regulation seen to limit Church's influence on Chinese democratization

Pastor Ed Young and wife Lisa explain why Sigmund Freud failed to grasp what it is women truly want: He had a God gap
Sigmund Freud might be recognised as the father of psychoanalysis, but the world-renowned doctor still failed to understand what is it that women truly want, and megachurch Pastor Ed Young said that it is only through God that it is possible to discover the answer to this mystery.

Many in the church are being influenced by the outside culture, says David Crowder
Christian folktronica artist David Crowder has warned people in the church against mindlessly absorbing the popular culture around them.

Gay director of Duck Commander Musical said Willie Robertson's acceptance of him 'speaks volumes'
The Duck Commander Musical might be closing at the Rio Casino and Hotel's Crown Theater in Las Vegas after only a brief run, but director Jeff Calhoun feels grateful to have been given the opportunity to work with the Robertson family from the reality show Duck Dynasty.

Carrie Underwood wins 2015 Billboard Music Awards' Top Christian Song for 'Something in the Water'
Once again, Christian country singer Carrie Underwood's song "Something in the Water" earned her another distinction since she took home the Top Christian Song honours at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night.

Derick and Jill Dillard plan to raise Israel David to be a man who loves God and others with all of his heart
New parents Derick and Jill Dillard from 19 Kids and Counting are determined to be the best mum and dad they can be to their firstborn son Israel David, and they have committed to raise him to become a man who loves God and all the people around him.

Tim Tebow shares the power of simple acts of kindness he experienced on the football field and in the Philippines
Former National Football League (NFL) player Tim Tebow has a pretty strong message about kindness; he believes that it has the power to transform lives and turn moments into unforgettable memories.