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Boko Haram kills 23 people in Northern Nigeria
Boko Haram bombers killed 23 people on Thursday, authorities said, as the Islamist insurgents fight back against a military offensive launched by Nigeria and three neighbouring countries.

Life in Raqqa like 'a big prison' for women, activist says
A prominent activist has revealed to the world that life under the Islamic State is hardest in the stronghold of Raqqa.

U2's travelling pastor dies
U2's travelling pastor dies, band pays tribute through blog

Church moves into former strip club
Church turns former strip club into wholesome coffeehouse

Missionary kidnapped in Nigeria; FBI, State department start probe with local authorities
State department, FBI work with local authorities in probe as kidnappers demand $300K ransom

Pastor's wife in hot water for 'praying too loud'
Her family migrated from Africa to North Dakota to follow their faith but now a pastor's wife is in hot water with authorities after she was slapped with a $150 fine for praying too loudly in the streets.

What does Kari Jobe have to say about finding the right spouse?
Christian artist Kari Jobe has been blessed with a loving union with husband Cody Carnes, and she even described her marriage to him as "a taste of heaven." So when it comes to finding the right person to spend the rest of one's life with, Jobe sure knows a thing or two and she has even shared her thoughts about love on the new book by Jimmy Evans and Frank Martin entitled The Right One.

Thrice frontman Dustin Kensrue shares Mars Hill Church experience
Thrice frontman Dustin Kensrue became a worship pastor of Mars Hill Church's Bellevue campus when the band took a hiatus, but after a year or so, he stepped down from his position and switched to a smaller church in California following the Mark Driscoll scandal. He opened up about his experience during a talk with Toby Morrell and Matt Carter of Bad Christian Podcast, since both of them also served at Mars Hill Church at different times.
Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to NYC public schools
Taylor Swift is more than just a talented singer and a pretty face. The media darling has just donated $50,000 to New York City's public schools and she has even committed to do more to help the city's educational programme.

Michael W Smith helps promote 90 Minutes in Heaven movie
Christian artist Michael W Smith has been helping promote the movie 90 Minutes in Heaven directed by Michael Polish, which will star Hayden Christiensen and Kate Bosworth.

Couple married for 67 years dies holding hands, hours apart
Nothing could keep Floyd and Violet Hartwig apart, not even death. The couple has been married for 67 years, and refused to be separated moments before their death. They died holding hands, only five hours apart at their home in Easton, California.

Kirk Franklin admits to weaknesses, says people should be brave about their own recovery
People often try to be like Superman when in fact they're just Clark Kent, said Christian artist Kirk Franklin. And according to the Gospel artist, there is nothing wrong with just being Clark Kent.

Joel Osteen promotes the warrior mentality
Popular American evangelist Joel Osteen is promoting the warrior mentality among Christians, telling them not to be weighed down by their problems because all things are possible with Christ.

What does Jessa Duggar consider as the greatest use for social media?
What does Jessa Duggar consider as the greatest use for social media? Is it to keep in touch with family and friends? Or is it to gain more knowledge about what is currently happening in the world?

3 NYC men arrested for trying to join ISIS, carry out attacks on U.S.
Three New York City men were arrested on Wednesday for attempting to join the Islamic State (IS) and planning attacks on American soil.

Ransom decreased for Christian missionary kidnapped in Nigeria
The ransom for kidnapped missionary Rev. Phyllis Sortor was cut in half on Thursday.