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Paul Baloche on writing from life and revealing God through music
Paul Baloche on writing the songs the whole church sings

New US-based Syriac Patriarch says he'll return to Syria
The Syriac-Orthodox Church, one of the oldest churches in the world and seated in the heart of war-ravaged Syria, has selected a US-based archbishop as its next patriarch.

Children's charities welcome tougher laws on emotional abuse
Charities praise the government's moves towards an anti-emotional abuse law for children.

The benefits of holidaying with the in-laws - a free babysitter and lighter on the purse
The common stereotype of the fussy, overbearing mother-in-law has been the stuff of comedy down the generations but a new survey suggests most people are happy to have them tag along with them on holiday.
Prayers for wall death schoolgirl
The Church of Scotland has expressed its sadness over the death of a 12-year-old girl after a wall at her school collapsed on her.

Earthquake today in Chile: Tsunami Warning issued for Latin America's pacific coast after 8.2 quake - Chile, Peru, and Ecuador
Residents were called to immediately evacuate Pacific coastal areas by Chile's National Office of Emergency of the Interior Ministry (ONEMI). "SHOA (the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Chilean Navy) has issued a tsunami warning. ONEMI requests the evacuation of coastal areas in the country," ONEMI stated.

Gay scout leader Geoff McGrath dismissed as his plans to re-open debate on BSA's LGBT policies emerge
McGrath said that he had been hoping his move would force the BSA to re-open its LGBT policy.

'Noah' star Russell Crowe pays visit to Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed Hollywood actor Russell Crowe to his official residence on Tuesday ahead of the UK release of Noah on Friday.

Jim Kelly cancer update: Chemotherapy postponed for NFL Hall of Famer - "No way I'd be here without my faith"
Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Jim Kelly to begin chemotherapy and radiation therapy next week for oral cancer.

Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory apologizes for building $2.2 million mansion; Locals urge him to sell and live like Pope Francis
The Atlanta Archbishop's new residence is about 6,400-square-foot (595-square-meter) and the funds to help construct the home came directly from the nephew of Margaret Mitchell, who is author of the 1936 Civil War novel, "Gone With The Wind," a body of work that brought her family fortune.
Man Swept Into Ocean During Baptism; Coast Guard Calls Off Search in California Beach
The search for 43-year-old- Benito Flores, a man swept to sea during a baptism, has now come to an end.
Pokémon Google Maps Challenge Locations: Find 150 Pokémon to become Pokémon Master
Google Maps offers a Pokémon Challenge for April Fools Day.

Book review: 'The Confident Mom' by Joyce Meyer
This pretty pink book sets out to help mums guide their families "with God's strength and wisdom", and what Christian parent doesn't want to learn how to do that more?

Is seven fruit and veg a day really affordable?
A new study from UCL suggests seven fruit and veg per day would be best if you want to lead as long and healthy a life as possible.

Easter food parcels for Iraqi Christians
AMAR International is fundraising to be able to provide Iraqi Christians to eat well this Easter holiday.

Fast and Furious 7 cast prays for Paul Walker before filming; Tyrese Gibson 'God's grace is all we have'
Prior to commencing filming of the "Fast and Furious 7", actor Tyrese Gibson revealed that the cast will honor Walker with a prayer.