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Bethany Hamilton shares list of things she is grateful for in \'Week of Thankfulness\'
Bethany Hamilton shares list of things she is grateful for in 'Week of Thankfulness'

"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton considers herself a blessed woman, and this is why during the week leading up to Thanksgiving, she decided to start her own "Week of Thankfulness" and share something that she is grateful for each day.

Shoppers threaten to boycott New York mall for removing Christmas traditions
Shoppers threaten to boycott New York mall for removing Christmas traditions

Shoppers who used to frequent the Staten Island Mall located in the New York City borough have threatened to stop patronizing the mall after it moved its annual Christmas tree displayed to an outside location.

Upcoming reality TV show \'Preachers of Atlanta\' shows gospel singer handing out cigarettes, condoms on the streets
Upcoming reality TV show 'Preachers of Atlanta' shows gospel singer handing out cigarettes, condoms on the streets

The controversial preacher reality show called "Preachers of L.A.," which is shown in the Oxygen network is pushing the envelope on television by shocasing a gospel singer who hands out cigarettes and condoms on the streets.

Black church in California undergoes \'miraculous growth\' after it absorbed smaller white church
Black church in California undergoes 'miraculous growth' after it absorbed smaller white church

When a black megachurch absorbed a smaller white church last year, it experienced "miraculous" growth and incredible financial gains.

Pastor Carl Lentz weighs in on Starbucks cup controversy, says \'it\'s weird when Christians freak out about stuff like that\'
Pastor Carl Lentz weighs in on Starbucks cup controversy, says 'it's weird when Christians freak out about stuff like that'

Senior pastor of Hillsong Church New York Carl Lentz thinks a lot of Christians are making a mountain out of a molehill when it comes to the lack of Christmas designs in Starbucks' holiday cups this year.

Franklin Graham \'thankful for God\'s love that does not change even when circumstances around the world do\'
Franklin Graham 'thankful for God's love that does not change even when circumstances around the world do'

The world is changing at an alarming pace, but Reverend Franklin Graham is not worried nor is he fearful for what will happen next because he feels secure with God's love.

Pastor collapses and dies after passionate Sunday sermon
Pastor collapses and dies after passionate Sunday sermon

Pastor Eddie Crain from NorthPointe Community Church in Fresno, California shocked the congregation on Sunday after he suddenly collapsed after delivering a sermon and then died of a "cardiac event."

Pope Francis on a mission to bridge the gap between Christians, Muslims in Africa
Pope Francis on a mission to bridge the gap between Christians, Muslims in Africa

Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis plans to bridge the gap between Christians and Muslims during his African tour, where he is expected to go to Kenya and Uganda - two countries that have been strife with Islamist militant attacks.

Lonely people have weaker immune system and thus more likely to die earlier — study
Lonely people have weaker immune system and thus more likely to die earlier — study

Scientists have discovered that lonely people tend to die earlier because they have a weaker immune system.

White American Christians are no longer the majority in U.S., Pew survey reveals
White American Christians are no longer the majority in U.S., Pew survey reveals

White Christians used to make up for less than half of the entire United States population, but the numbers have dwindled significantly over the years.

Christmas trees and carols ban in Virginia veterans\' hospital sparks uproar; pastor says he can\'t be bullied
Christmas trees and carols ban in Virginia veterans' hospital sparks uproar; pastor says he can't be bullied

The Christmas holiday in Salem, Virginia will be undergoing a drastic change this year after the federal government issued an order stating that Christmas trees and the singing of religious Christmas carols are no longer allowed in public places.

Pastor\'s wife attackers charged with murder; widower says he has already forgiven them
Pastor's wife attackers charged with murder; widower says he has already forgiven them

Three men have just been arrested and taken into custody for the homicide of Amanda Blackburn, 28, the wife of Pastor Davey Blackburn from Resonate Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Muslim sheikh calls for jihad against ISIS, even if this means he\'ll be on target list of terrorists
Muslim sheikh calls for jihad against ISIS, even if this means he'll be on target list of terrorists

A Muslim sheikh who has called for jihad or war against the Islamic State has now become the radical group's latest target.

Couple find love, get married in war-torn Kobani, Syria: \'We\'re not afraid of terrorism and ISIS\'
Couple find love, get married in war-torn Kobani, Syria: 'We're not afraid of terrorism and ISIS'

Love and unity will always prevail over war and terror, and this is best exhibited by newly-married couple Radwan Bizar and Fian Ayub from Kobani, Syria.

Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao go on Israel tour, share reflections about God\'s love and blessings
Manny and Jinkee Pacquiao go on Israel tour, share reflections about God's love and blessings

Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinkee visited Israel recently and were so awed by the historical sites that they witnessed that they praised God and reflected on His word.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star Willie Robertson says hunting brings him closer to God, considers it a very \'spiritual\' act
'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson says hunting brings him closer to God, considers it a very 'spiritual' act

The Robertson family from the hit reality show "Duck Dynasty" are known for being hunters, particular patriarch Willie Robertson. There are so many reasons why Willie loves to hunt, but one of the best reasons why is that the sport makes him feel more connected to God.