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Egypt: 1.6 million scripture leaflets distributed since ISIS beheaded 21 Christians
More than 1.6 million Scripture leaflets are being distributed across Egypt following the murder of 21 young Egyptian Christians by Islamic State in Libya last month.

God loves even the unlovable, says Joyce Meyer
When God gives you the gift of His love, you should accept it. This is what Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer advised people who often hesitate God's warm embrace because they feel like they do not deserve it.

Study proves people who get good night's sleep are happier
Planning to have a good day? Then be sure to get plenty of sleep.

What Christians should say on purpose, says Joyce Meyer
The spoken word has the power to transform or destroy lives, and Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer is encouraging Christians to use God's gift of speech to spread love and kindness.

Why Pope Francis is calling Catholics to have a 'personal encounter with Jesus'
The preacher to the papal household, Father Raniero Cantalamessa, has explained Pope Francis' writings on the joy of the gospel.

Francis and Lisa Chan fight for an ounce of holiness everyday
It is so easy to peg pastors and church leaders as the epitome of Christian goodness and purity, but they would be the first ones to tell you that they're not and that they struggle with issues and sins too just like everybody else.

Striving and repeatedly failing to cure Ebola is brutal, says a clinician
Patients who suffered from the deadly Ebola virus experienced pain like no other, but Dr Craig Spencer said that the experience was just as difficult for people in the medical field, since "striving and repeatedly failing to cure Ebola is brutal too."

Kirk Franklin realises the blessing of a delayed flight
Nothing could be more of an inconvenience than a delayed flight, but Christian musician Kirk Franklin said that situations like that are actually a blessing in disguise.

Sometimes God speaks by saying nothing, says Rick Warren
When God chooses to remain silent, it can get really frustrating, says Pastor Rick Warren, but Christians should remain steadfast in their faith and loyalty towards God.

Reflection: Busy and stressed? You'd best read this!
David Baker on the importance of Sabbath.

Scientists think they are close to making two-dad babies a reality
Scientists at Cambridge University and Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science recently announced that babies developed from the DNA of two people of the same sex may soon be a reality.

A story from Hillsong Moscow: It is not convenient to serve others, but it is definitely worth it
It is not always convenient to serve others, but it is definitely worth it. Olga Mantula from Hillsong Moscow shared an experience she had when she was only six years old that helped change her perspective about helping other people.

What Joel Osteen's father taught him about God's abundance
When Joel Osteen was only eight years old, he learned a valuable lesson about God's abundance from his father, who was a minister.

Pastor starts GoFundMe drive for homeless rape victim
The extraordinary courage of a homeless rape victim led to the conviction of her assailant. Now, her story has inspired the community, led by their local pastor to start a GoFundMe drive to help her find a permanent home.

We receive a new nature when we receive Jesus into our lives, says Joyce Meyer
A new beginning is such a wonderful thing and it often seems very unattainable, but popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer said that it is exactly what people get when they receive Jesus Christ into their lives.

Happily ever after is not about finding the right person but becoming the right person, says Andy Stanley
When looking for a new relationship, people normally have a certain criteria for their dream partner. But Pastor Andy Stanley said that this should not be the case and that people should stop focusing on what they want in a partner and instead think of ways they can improve themselves.