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2 U.S. missionaries brutally murdered in Jamaica; police clueless on suspects and motive

The "battered" bodies of two American missionaries were found in bushes near a church in Jamaica on Sunday, with authorities still seeking clues on the suspects and the motive behind the horrible crime, various news sources report.

Genderqueer teen unable to open new bank account due to gender restrictions in application form

A 17-year-old "genderqueer in Scotland has failed to open a bank account due to "restrictions" in the application form's gender options and he is father is campaigning to have it changed.

Feeling out of place? Eight Bible verses to remind you that you belong to Jesus

A sense of belonging is something that many people crave, especially in a world where the feeling of disconnection from others is commonplace and displacement is a huge problem. Here are eight Bible verses which reveal who we belong to:

Taming the dragon: 5 steps to overcoming lust

Whether it's an unhealthy desire to eat excessive amounts of food or consume copious amounts of alcohol, lust amplifies the desires we have to do things that ultimately lead us to separation from God. Because of its multi-sensory nature (it can stimulate us mentally, emotionally and physically) and its association with pleasure, it can be difficult to get under control.

10 Bible verses for when you're facing a tough decision

In some circumstances, God will speak to us specifically about our choices, while in others he seems to be silent. But we can always trust that he wants the best for us.

You are salt and light, said Jesus: but what did he really mean?

Christians are meant to make a difference in the world. We're to stand up for what's right, we're to campaign for justice and righteousness, and we're to speak truth to power, says Mark Woods.

Breaking pride: Why pride can lead to downfall

Pride. There is just something about it that really twists God's arm. He loathes it so much that Jesus had to come down as man to stand as the ultimate testament of a humble God who calls us to value humility just as much as He does.

8 scriptures that will encourage you to pursue excellence

We are saved by grace no doubt, but if there's anything the grace of God should result in, it's to inspire us to work harder and to be diligent in loving others and laboring for God. The grace displayed to us through Jesus and His finished work should never be an excuse for us to slack off.

What can the Bible teach us about how to stand out in the workplace?

Are you the kind of worker who wants to be the best in your company? Do you work hard and strive to be the employee of the year, salesman of the month or top performer?

Why God doesn't want you stressed out and worried

One of the things that are on the top of God's list of don'ts is worrying. God makes it clear that He does not want us to be anxious about anything, but instead desires that we be empowered to trust and believe that Jesus will be more than enough for us to be confident that He will come through in every situation.

Shocking new hybrid creature? Goat with a human face found in a farm in Malaysia

A Malaysian farmer got the surprise of his life last week when he discovered that one of his female goats has given birth to a kid. The little animal was found lifeless, but its appearance was startling: it seemed to have all the features of an ordinary goat, but with a human face.

Muslim ruler\'s daughter encounters Jesus â who saves her from death when her own family tries to kill her