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Joel Osteen denies being a \'prosperity\' preacher
Joel Osteen denies being a 'prosperity' preacher

Megapastor Joel Osteen has denied accusations that he believes in the prosperity gospel; a doctrine that teaches God offers financial blessing in return for large tithing and sure faith.

Maya Angelou\'s memorial service to be held on Saturday
Maya Angelou's memorial service to be held on Saturday

A memorial service for celebrated civil rights activist, author and poet Dr Maya Angelou is scheduled to take place on Saturday 7 June

Destiny\'s Child singer Michelle Williams\' new Christian single \'Say Yes\' feat. Beyonce and Kelly Rowland [LISTEN]
Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams' new Christian single 'Say Yes' feat. Beyonce and Kelly Rowland [LISTEN]

Destiny's Child songstress Michelle Williams released a new Christian contemporary single Monday, featuring DC members Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland, called "Say Yes."

Indian girl raped, forced to drink acid, before being murdered
Indian girl raped, forced to drink acid, before being murdered

Police are searching for clues in the case of an Indian woman who was raped, mutilated, and found dead in a field in Aithpura village on Saturday.

New Facebook patent would allow kids under 13 to join
New Facebook patent would allow kids under 13 to join

A Facebook patent made public on Thursday would allow the social media giant to sign up members under the age of 13.

South Korean missionary who founded church in North Korea sentenced to life in prison
South Korean missionary who founded church in North Korea sentenced to life in prison

South Korea released a statement Sunday insisting that Baptist missionary Kim Jong Uk be released from a North Korean prison.

Missionaries kidnapped by Boko Haram freed in Cameroon
Missionaries kidnapped by Boko Haram freed in Cameroon

Three missionaries were released this weekend in Cameroon after being held captive for nearly two months by Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram.

Chris Brown released from jail: \'Thank you GOD\'
Chris Brown released from jail: 'Thank you GOD'

Pop singer Chris Brown was released Monday morning from Los Angeles County Jail.

19 Kids and Counting: Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald and Duggar parents talk courting at Family Conference
19 Kids and Counting: Jessa Duggar, Ben Seewald and Duggar parents talk courting at Family Conference

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have 19 kids together. The Christian family frequently tweets prayer and quotes to their social media followers.

Are you single? The TV show hoping to help you find love in church
Are you single? The TV show hoping to help you find love in church

Gospel singer Natalie Grant hosts a new TV show that finds potential dates for America's Christian singletons.

Persecution in India will continue under BJP, says Christian leader
Persecution in India will continue under BJP, says Christian leader

Following the landslide victory of India's right-wing BJP party in May, fears have been mounting about the fate of religious minorities across the country.

Sudanese authorities deny Meriam Ibrahim\'s release
Sudanese authorities deny Meriam Ibrahim's release

Despite reports that Sudanese Christian Meriam Ibrahim will be freed as early as this week, Sudanese government authorities have now denied this is certain.

Why Christianity was never meant to be simple
Why Christianity was never meant to be simple

Often we want our Christianity packaged up with definite answers and simple solutions. Krish Kandiah explains why the reality of faith is very different

Meriam Ibrahim to be freed after death sentence for Christian faith overturned
Meriam Ibrahim to be freed after death sentence for Christian faith overturned

Ibrahim, who gave birth to a baby daughter on Tuesday, is set to be free in a few days, Sudan officials told news outlets.

Five ways to survive new parenthood
Five ways to survive new parenthood

The birth of your first child is wonderful, but can also be an incredibly stressful and difficult time. Here are some top tips for how to survive

New at church? Here\'s how to get stuck in
New at church? Here's how to get stuck in

So you've moved to a new city, church-hopped for a while and you've found somewhere you think you'll enjoy. But wait a second – it's massive! How do you get stuck in? Aside from the obvious – for goodness sake join a home group and actually turn up on a Sunday – here's our How To guide.