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5 Bible verses when parenting becomes too tough
Parenting might just be the toughest job you'll ever have. It goes beyond a 9 to 5 job, and it's never-ending. Even when kids are older there are further issues; they will want more freedom to make their own decisions, and some, you will not agree with. Nonetheless, there is no giving up for a parent. So when you feel drained disciplining your child, whether he is four or 14 years old, here are some verses to keep in mind.
Decline in church attendance not due to politics, study finds
A new study has found that the actual number of churchgoers who are leaving the church due to extreme political views is not that significant and those who choose to leave are mostly marginally involved with the institution.
Faith-based groups lose millions in summer-job funding for opposing abortion
Faith-based groups across Canada are facing huge losses after being rejected for a Canada Summer Jobs grant because they refuse to sign a controversial attestation to "respect reproductive rights," including abortion.
Clergy burnt church files after being accused of covering up abuse, inquiry hears
A senior clergyman burnt Church files, an inquiry heard today, after he failed to report the rape of a child by a priest to the police.
Is Mark Rylands the humblest bishop in the Church of England? 'Probably not'
Mark Rylands, the bishop of Shrewsbury, was widely praised for his surprise decision to leave the grand office of bishop at the tender age of 56 and return to parish ministry.
What is Palm Sunday and what does it mean?
This was the moment at which his crucifixion and death became inevitable, because he was entering a very dangerous environment.
How to explain the Bible without explaining it away
Explaining difficult passages sounds like explaining them away. At its worst, it makes the biblical writers out to be idiots.
Church of England teams up with iZettle and SumUp to make cashless payments available
The Church of England is making contactless, virtual terminal, and SMS mobile phone payments available throughout England, in a bid to speed up and simplify transactions for the Church's congregations.
Pope Francis: Anyone who uses prostitutes has 'sick mentality' and is 'torturing women'
Pope Francis has appealed for forgiveness for all Christians who buy sex from women, describing it as torture.
Serious abuse by priests could still go unreported, Church's safeguarding chief admits
Rape and other serious abuse carried out by priests and bishops today may still be ignored and not properly reported, the Church of England's head of safeguarding admitted yesterday.
Nun says she has lost everything in legal battle with Katy Perry over historic LA convent
A nun has recounted how she has lost everything after fighting a legal battle over the sale of a historic L.A. convent, which pop singer Katy Perry wanted to buy for $14.5 million.
Pilgrims flock to Bavarian village to see Virgin Mary apparition despite skepticism of Catholic Church
About 300 people gathered at a chapel in the southern German village of Unterflossing on Saturday to see an apparition of the Virgin Mary even though the Catholic Church had treated the event with skepticism.
Algerian government imposes heavy fines on Christians for transporting Bibles
The Algerian government imposed heavy fines on two brothers for carrying over 50 Bibles in their car, just weeks after it denied that it is discriminating against the country's religious minority by ordering the closure of several churches in recent months.
5 Christian songs to teach young children
For toddlers and young children, one of the best ways to introduce Jesus to them is through fun songs. While telling the stories of Jesus is another helpful activity, sing and dance songs are very motivating for kids.
Why Christian parents should put their kids in Sunday school
While you may attend worship service consistently, a child will have a hard time understanding why you need to do so. If you haven't let your kids attend Sunday school yet, you might want to reconsider. Here are a few reasons why Sunday school will be beneficial for your child.
5 Prayers to pray with your children
While young, introduce your child to prayer and take advantage of their quick memorizing skills. This will help them build their own personal relationship with God and understand that they can talk to God whenever they want to.