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Rick Warren shares spiritual habits that can help reduce stress

Some people have already accepted stress as the "new normal," according to Pastor Rick Warrren, but he said that Christians should not be weighed down by stress since they have God on their side.

Oprah talks about Selma film: We never expected to be at the Oscars

A lot of people seem to think that the movie Selma has been snubbed at the 2015 Academy Awards, but producer Oprah Winfrey is just happy that it even got recognition in the first place, saying that "we never expected to be at the Oscars."

Kirk Franklin says his feelings have always been the enemy of his faith

Christian artist Kirk Franklin is a sensitive soul, and while that fact might seem like a good thing, the singer insists that it has always been "an enemy of my faith."

Surround yourself with good folks, says Christian rapper KB

Christian hip-hop artist KB, born Kevin Burgess strongly believes in the power of positive influence as he encouraged others to seek out people who would lead them towards the right path instead of bringing them down.

Meagan Good producing online drama called All That Matters

Christian actress Meagan Good has appeared in several movies and television shows, but this time she is stepping out of the limelight and getting into the producer's seat by creating the online drama "All That Matters."

Manny Pacquaio names his church The Word for Everyone

While all talks surrounding Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao are on his upcoming fight with rival Floyd Mayweather on May, news about his current church project came as a refreshing change since the boxing phenomenon decided to name it "The Word for Everyone."

70 Syrian and Iraqi migrants rescued from sinking boat

Romania's coast guard rescued 70 migrants - mostly Syrians and Iraqis - packed on to a small fishing boat that was in danger of sinking

Boris Nemtsov shooting: Police hunt for killers of Russian opposition leader

Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin and Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis, was shot dead steps from the Kremlin in a murder that underscored the risks taken by the Russian opposition.

Vineyard worship music is having a moment

Worship has always been central to the theology of the Vineyard movement, and it's reflected in a recent surge of creativity.

Thinking of God encourages people to take risks, says new study

Thinking of God may give people the courage to seek out and take risks, a new study suggests.

What Selma Teaches the Church in the West Today

David Robertson on Selma and spiritual apartheid

'Jihadi John' photo: First adult picture in baseball cap revealed

British television broadcast the first picture of Mohammed Emwazi as a student on Friday, showing the man identified as the Islamic State "Jihadi John" killer with a mustache and goatee beard wearing a large baseball cap.

Peshmerga calls for heavy weaponry against ISIS

As they gear up for a coming major assault against the Islamic State, Kurdish fighters known as the Peshmerga are calling for the provision of heavy weaponry for their forces.

Franklin Graham defends Rudy Giuliani on 'I do not believe that the president loves America' remark

A prominent American pastor defended a former Mayor of New York after media slammed him for his comments against President Barack Obama.

Aid to Church in Need pledges $2.8m in aid to Syrian Christians

Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need has pledged $2.8 million worth of aid for Christian communities in Syria.