Czarina Ong

Joel Osteen says people are shaped by their thoughts: \'Get rid of any thoughts that are holding you back\'
Joel Osteen says people are shaped by their thoughts: 'Get rid of any thoughts that are holding you back'

Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church remembers a friend of his who had a rough start in life. He grew up in the projects with little money and even less guidance from his his parents.

This pastor hopes to tip over unsure candidates to Donald Trump: Here\'s why
This pastor hopes to tip over unsure candidates to Donald Trump: Here's why

A lot of Christians find it difficult to choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and would rather skip the voting process altogether this year.

U.S. Olympic athletes reveal their favourite Bible verses
U.S. Olympic athletes reveal their favourite Bible verses

God plays an important role in the Olympics. As far as former U.S. Olympic gymnasts Dominique Dawes and McKayla Maroney are concerned, they wouldn't have been able to achieve all their amazing athletic feats without His help.

Christian woman in Middle East tells Western Christians: Don\'t pray for end to persecution
Christian woman in Middle East tells Western Christians: Don't pray for end to persecution

There is a reason behind Christian persecution in the Middle East, and this is why a Christian woman, who goes by the name "Maryam," hopes Christians from the West will stop praying for an end to the persecution.

Should Christians watch \'Suicide Squad\'?
Should Christians watch 'Suicide Squad'?

"Suicide Squad," the latest offering of DC movies, is about a group of super villains whi were hired by the government to carry out an impossible mission of defeating a witch and her plan to wreak havoc in Midway City.

Why people should stop checking emails after work
Why people should stop checking emails after work

When it's time to work, then it's time to work. But after office hours, it's essential for people to kick back, relax, and unwind with their families and let go of the worries of work.

Hillary Scott says Carrie Underwood\'s hit single \'Jesus Take The Wheel\' was originally for her
Hillary Scott says Carrie Underwood's hit single 'Jesus Take The Wheel' was originally for her

After winning the fourth season of the singing competition "American Idol," Carrie Underwood immortalised the song "Jesus Take the Wheel."

Roma Downey on what lessons Christians can learn from \'Ben-Hur\'
Roma Downey on what lessons Christians can learn from 'Ben-Hur'

If there is one thing Christians can take away from the new faith-based movie "Ben-Hur," it's that forgiveness and reconciliation are very important "at such a time as this."

Christians offer offer differing opinions on \'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child\': Does it really introduce children to the occult?
Christians offer offer differing opinions on 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child': Does it really introduce children to the occult?

The "Harry Potter" books by J.K. Rowling are a huge hit among children and adults alike, and the latest story in the franchise, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," is no exception.

Mother who gave her son up for adoption now wants to pursue romantic relationship with him
Mother who gave her son up for adoption now wants to pursue romantic relationship with him

People have often frowned upon the oedipus complex, or the unconscious sexual desire of a child for the parent of the opposite sex. But 36-year-old Monica Mares from New Mexico and her son Caleb Peterson, 19, have taken the oedipus complex to a whole new level by wishing to get married.

First-time voter Sadie Robertson supports Donald Trump\'s presidency: \'I trust him\'
First-time voter Sadie Robertson supports Donald Trump's presidency: 'I trust him'

"Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson is supporting the presidency of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, and so is his son Willie. It does not come as any surprise then that third-generation voter Sadie Robertson is also placing her vote for the business magnate this coming elections.

Dr. Michael Brown says compassion for transgenders shouldn\'t change people\'s language
Dr. Michael Brown says compassion for transgenders shouldn't change people's language

Back in the day, there is nothing wrong using the pronouns "he" or "she," but because of LGBT activism nowadays, people are being discouraged from using those pronouns out of fear of offending the homosexual community.

Billy Graham says God\'s highest goal for relationships is still marriage
Billy Graham says God's highest goal for relationships is still marriage

A lot of marriages end up in divorce, and evangelist Billy Graham cannot blame couples who are nervous about taking their relationship to the next level by tying knot.

Pastor\'s wife shares her struggles with loneliness: \'I have to fight thoughts of divorce every single day\'
Pastor's wife shares her struggles with loneliness: 'I have to fight thoughts of divorce every single day'

Not even pastors are safe from unhappy marriages. A lonely pastor's wife has shared her thoughts with Dr. Thom Rainer, president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention, telling him that despite all of the marriage seminars they've attended, she still feels neglected.

Former Japanese mobster now baptises people for Jesus
Former Japanese mobster now baptises people for Jesus

Nobody expected that Tatsuya Shindo, a member of the Japanese mafia since the age of 17, would ever turn away from a life of crime and embrace Christianity. But that is exactly what Shindo did after reading the Bible while in jail.

How God helped this police officer save a drowning child\'s life
How God helped this police officer save a drowning child's life

Clovis Police Corporal Curtis Shurtliff was enjoying his family camping trip at Dinkey Creek in Fresno County, California last week when God used him to save a drowning child's life.