Czarina Ong

Franklin Graham quits GOP, slams passage of $1.1-trillion budget that includes funding for \'Nazi-like\' Planned Parenthood
Franklin Graham quits GOP, slams passage of $1.1-trillion budget that includes funding for 'Nazi-like' Planned Parenthood

When Republican and Democratic leaders recently passed a bill that provides funding for abortion service company Planned Parenthood, Reverend Franklin Graham said shame on them and called their decision "wasteful."

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association offers 5 tips on how to get over grief
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association offers 5 tips on how to get over grief

Not everybody is joyful during the Christmas season. Some people find it difficult to be happy during the holidays because they are suffering from grief - whether it be because of loss, loneliness, or even both.

Jimmy Carter reveals inexplicable death of a \'very special child\'— his grandson
Jimmy Carter reveals inexplicable death of a 'very special child'— his grandson

It was a heartbreaking Sunday service for former United States president Jimmy Carter last December 20, since he opened up about the tragic loss of his 28-year-old grandson Jeremy Carter.

Franklin Graham slams censorship of \'A Charlie Brown Christmas\' play in Kentucky school just because of one complaint
Franklin Graham slams censorship of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' play in Kentucky school just because of one complaint

Reverend Franklin Graham cannot believe that a school district in Kentucky censored the recitation of Linus of the Bible verses Luke 2:8 to 14 in "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

No \'Merry Christmas\' in Bethlehem, New York? Fearful town officials told putting up the sign poses no problem
No 'Merry Christmas' in Bethlehem, New York? Fearful town officials told putting up the sign poses no problem

It used to be acceptable to put up signs and greet one another with "Merry Christmas" when December rolls about, but after a dispute concerning the greeting arose in Bethlehem, New York, city officials decided it would be best if they put down the "Merry Christmas" sign that has been put up several years ago.

\'Real deal\' Santa Claus pays a visit to cancer-stricken country singer Joey Feek, shares message of love
'Real deal' Santa Claus pays a visit to cancer-stricken country singer Joey Feek, shares message of love

Country singing duo Joey and Rory Feek are trying to maintain a happy disposition this Christmas season despite Joey's frail condition due to cancer. When some of their friends from Arkansas helped by sending a box filled with goodies, they livened up the Feek family Christmas not just because of their thoughtful gifts, but also because of the novel way they delievered it - through Santa Claus.

Prayer is Christians\' weapon of choice — just like Jesus — when face to face with evil, says author David Ireland
Prayer is Christians' weapon of choice — just like Jesus — when face to face with evil, says author David Ireland

Even though the world is fraught with bad news, people can still find comfort in God's love and strength. Dr. David D. Ireland, author of the new book called "The Weapon of Prayer: Mastering Your Greatest Defense Against the Enemy" believes that Christians must use their connection to God to battle all the negativity that seems to pervade the world nowadays.

How does a Christian practice true biblical forgiveness? Rick Warren shares 4 steps
How does a Christian practice true biblical forgiveness? Rick Warren shares 4 steps

A lot of people are confused what forgiveness truly means, says Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church. Because of this, they go through all kinds of misconceptions about forgiveness and hold "onto past hurts at an unhealthy level."

Anna Duggar respects wishes of others for her to divorce Josh, but stays true to her marriage vows
Anna Duggar respects wishes of others for her to divorce Josh, but stays true to her marriage vows

Even though Josh Duggar broke her trust and violated their marriage vows, his wife Anna remains committed to salvaging their marriage.

Actor-producer Kirk Cameron seeks to give people \'renewed joy for celebrating Christmas\' in his movie
Actor-producer Kirk Cameron seeks to give people 'renewed joy for celebrating Christmas' in his movie

Christian actor and producer Kirk Cameron is a self-confessed fan of Christmas, and the 45-year-old star of "Saving Christmas" hopes that he will infect others with his passion for the holidays when they finally watch his new film.

Pastor Greg Laurie says Christians will find happiness not in Christmas but in Christ
Pastor Greg Laurie says Christians will find happiness not in Christmas but in Christ

A lot of people have set such high expectations during the Christmas season that they become irrevocably depressed when it is not met. For Pastor Greg Laurie, people should not attach any expectations on Christmas because the only one who can provide true happiness is Jesus Christ.

Ciara says marriage with Russell Wilson will come in God\'s \'perfect timing\'
Ciara says marriage with Russell Wilson will come in God's 'perfect timing'

Singer Ciara and her National Football League (NFL) boyfriend Russell Wilson made headlines this year when they announced that they will be abstaining from sex before marriage. Naturally, their proclamation has only gotten fans curious and excited when the two will finally tie the knot.

\'I Met God in Hell\' author Tim Ehmann describes \'horrors of hell and grandeur of heaven\'
'I Met God in Hell' author Tim Ehmann describes 'horrors of hell and grandeur of heaven'

Former drug addict and rock 'n roll musician Tim Ehmann died from an overdose of heroin and crack back in September 1, 2000, and then he went straight to hell.

Rick Warren shares 3 things that Christians must do this Christmas to experience God\'s love
Rick Warren shares 3 things that Christians must do this Christmas to experience God's love

The Christmas season has become so commercialised that many people have forgotten what the holidays are truly all about - the glory of Jesus' birth, love, and sacrifice.

Carrie Underwood\'s \'very best friend\' calls singer \'amazing\' for the way she handles her professional life and motherhood
Carrie Underwood's 'very best friend' calls singer 'amazing' for the way she handles her professional life and motherhood

Baker Ivey Childers has known Christian country singer Carrie Underwood for several years already. And now that Childers is about to expect a baby of her own, she got the sweetest surprise from her best friend - a baby shower.

Franklin Graham\'s Operation Christmas Child prohibits donations of \'Harry Potter,\' \'Pokemon\' gift items
Franklin Graham's Operation Christmas Child prohibits donations of 'Harry Potter,' 'Pokemon' gift items

Operation Christmas Child, which is the project of Franklin Graham's charitable organization Samaritan's Purse will pack thousands of shoeboxes this Christmas filled with toys, food, and other goodies to be given away to children from all over the world.