Czarina Ong

Ben and Jessa Seewald reveal poll results: Many see girl; top name choice: Savannah
Ben and Jessa Seewald reveal poll results: Many see girl; top name choice: Savannah

Ben and Jessa Seewald have finally released the results of the baby poll they've conducted which let fans guess the gender of their baby, as well as make name suggestions.

Korie Robertson writes a book on how parents can raise strong and kind kids
Korie Robertson writes a book on how parents can raise strong and kind kids

"Duck Dynasty" star Korie Robertson is a huge bookworm, and often likes to share on her social media accounts some of the best reads she's discovered. Now that she has written a new book called "Strong and Kind: And Other Important Character Traits Your Child Needs to Succeed," the Christian mother is sharing some excerpts from the book in hopes that fellow parents will learn from it.

Naghmeh Abedini asks for prayers for her suffering husband \'in chains\' in Iran prison
Naghmeh Abedini asks for prayers for her suffering husband 'in chains' in Iran prison

Naghmeh Abedini, the wife of imprisoned United States citizen Pastor Saeed Abedini in Iran spoke to the staff of Reverend Franklin Graham's charitable organization Samaritan's Purse on Friday and shared updates about her husband's condition.

Angry parents object to Islamic lessons, quizzes given to their kids in US schools
Angry parents object to Islamic lessons, quizzes given to their kids in US schools

When the Walton County, Georgia school board holds its meeting with parents on October 10, hundreds of angry parents will fume against the quizzes being given to their middle-school children about the religious beliefs of Islam.

Jeb Bush recalls how Catholic Church helped ground his faith and beliefs in life
Jeb Bush recalls how Catholic Church helped ground his faith and beliefs in life

Presidential hopeful Jeb Bush joined millions of other American Catholics in welcoming Pope Francis in his first visit to the United States last September. In reflection of the Pope's visit, Bush mulled how the Catholic Church helped ground his faith and beliefs in life.

\'Desperate\' TLC slammed for replacing \'19 Kids and Counting\' with \'Sex in Public\'
'Desperate' TLC slammed for replacing '19 Kids and Counting' with 'Sex in Public'

The Learning Channel (TLC) network raised a lot of eyebrows after it cancelled the Christian reality show "19 Kids and Counting" a few months back only to replace it with a show entitled "Sex in Public," scheduled to air on October 2.

Franklin Graham on Russian airstrikes in Syria: They\'re helping save Christian lives
Franklin Graham on Russian airstrikes in Syria: They're helping save Christian lives

There is no question that the Russian airstrikes in Syria would cause a lot of trouble and damage, but American evangelist Franklin Graham believes that there would still be some good that can come out from it.

Pope shows he values religious freedom by seeing Kim Davis, says Franklin Graham
Pope shows he values religious freedom by seeing Kim Davis, says Franklin Graham

During his 10-day visit in the United States and Cuba, Pope Francis held a meeting with embattled Rowan County clerk Kim Davis, who was thrust into the spotlight after she refused to sign same-sex marriage certificates.

Boy battling cancer breaks down in tears as Tim Tebow visits and hugs him in hospital
Boy battling cancer breaks down in tears as Tim Tebow visits and hugs him in hospital

Christian football player Tim Tebow might not have been successful in his National Football League (NFL) comeback with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he still managed to use his ties with the NFL to uplift the spirits of a young fan who is battling cancer.

Rick Warren shares steps on how best to read the Bible to boost spiritual growth
Rick Warren shares steps on how best to read the Bible to boost spiritual growth

Saddleback Church Pastor Rick Warren said that daily devotionals are necessary for Christians' spiritual growth. However, even if Christians are motivated to read the Bible and pray, they have no clue how to do it or where to start.

Christians should not feel embarrassed by sex in marriage, says author John Piper
Christians should not feel embarrassed by sex in marriage, says author John Piper

There are certain false teachers who are preaching that sex in marriage and eating foods freely are wrong and are good only for second-class Christianity, but Christian speaker and author John Piper said that the Bible never said anything about these two things being wrong.

Ken Ham slams \'Science Guy\' Bill Nye for urging women to \'murder\' their babies
Ken Ham slams 'Science Guy' Bill Nye for urging women to 'murder' their babies

For Answers in Genesis CEO and President Ken Ham, those who do not fully understand the Bible nor science should not go around encouraging women to "murder" their babies, just like what The Planetary Society CEO Bill Nye, also known as "The Science Guy" did in a BigThink video.

Homosexuality gets another TV boost as Simpsons\' Smithers comes out of closet
Homosexuality gets another TV boost as Simpsons' Smithers comes out of closet

A lot of changes are in store for "The Simpsons" season 27, first with Homer and Marge Simpson dealing with the repercussions of their split, and now Waylon Smithers Jr. will finally be coming out of the closet.

Billy Graham talks about the end times and eternal life in his new book \'Where I Am\'
Billy Graham talks about the end times and eternal life in his new book 'Where I Am'

Even at 96 years old, there is still a fire within evangelist Billy Graham's heart to proclaim God's Word and share His message to people. In fact, Graham believes that many people remain clueless regarding the end of times and eternal life, and that is exactly what he discussed in his new book "The Reason for My Hope-Salvation."

Pope calls Rome mayor a \'pretend Catholic\' who supports gay marriage and euthanasia
Pope calls Rome mayor a 'pretend Catholic' who supports gay marriage and euthanasia

Catholic pontiff Pope Francis, who often speaks of love and goodwill sang a completely different tune in Italy on Tuesday when he lambasted the mayor of Rome Ignazio Marino as someone who only "pretends to be Catholic."

Why faith-based films such as \'War Room\' and \'Captive\' are doing well in box office
Why faith-based films such as 'War Room' and 'Captive' are doing well in box office

Faith-based films normally fail to merit the consciousness of mainstream audiences, but new movies such as "War Room," "Captive," and the soon-to-be released "Woodlawn" are defying the norm be generating a lot of buzz and raking in huge box office numbers.