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The seven most overlooked women in Scripture
In honour of International Women's Day, we've put together a list of seven of the best overlooked women in the Bible. Move over, Mary...

Kirk Franklin is urging Christians to fail - then rise with God
It might seem incredibly mean for Christian artist Kirk Franklin to wish people to fail, but there is a very good reason behind his apparent cruelty.

It never ends well for people who hide from God, says Victoria Osteen
It is never wise for people to try and run away from God, and people who foolishly insist on doing so will only end up for the worse, according to Victoria Osteen.

The Worst Analogies For Sex Before Marriage
Christians love a good analogy - but Carrie Lloyd suggests there are at least eight we should avoid.

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.