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Lutherans receive Holy Communion at the Vatican despite ban on intercommunion

A group of Lutherans have received Holy Communion at St Peter's after meeting Pope Francis, according to reports coming out of Rome.
Controversial Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. gets warm welcome at Liberty University

Even though Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. is not widely accepted in the Christian community because of his unorthodox views and beliefs, the world's largest Christian university still gave him a warm welcome recently when he was asked to join their convocation and give a speech.
$Franklin Graham says radical Islamists are causing the \'demise\' of Iraq$
Franklin Graham says radical Islamists are causing the 'demise' of Iraq

Reverend Franklin Graham believes that the Islamic State would be the downfall of Iraq. If they are not put to a stop, Graham worries that the same atrocities they are implementing in the country would expand to other nations.
Christian theology professor offers 5 tips for effective reading of the Holy Bible

Christians know how important it is to grow in God's Word and refer to the Bible as the authority of faith and practice. However, there are several believers who are unable to commit wholeheartedly to their daily Bible readings.
$Steven Furtick preaches against prejudice, says \'essence of Gospel is acceptance\'$
Steven Furtick preaches against prejudice, says 'essence of Gospel is acceptance'

Pastor Steven Furtick, lead pastor of Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, believes that prejudice can destroy people's lives. He encouraged Christian parents to reflect on the things they pass on to their children because prejudice is like a "poisonous snake" that can damage their way of living.
Franklin Graham: U.S. Episcopal Church deserves Anglican Communion suspension for its pro-gay marriage stance

Reverend Franklin Graham strongly believes Christians should reject homosexuality but still be gay-friendly. So when the Episcopal Church got suspended by the Anglican Communion recently over its support of gay marriage, Graham understood why.
Duggar pastor Ronnie Floyd tells Christians what to do when their faith is put to the test

Pastor Ronnie Floyd of Cross Church in Arkansas, also known as the family pastor of the Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" offered tips on what people should do whenever their faith is being put to the test.
$Russell Moore compares Donald Trump to the \'golden calf\' in the Bible that Israelites wrongly worshipped$
Russell Moore compares Donald Trump to the 'golden calf' in the Bible that Israelites wrongly worshipped

Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission president Russell Moore is not a fan of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. After hearing the business magnate speak at Liberty University on Monday, he decided to dress down the presidential hopeful in social media.
A homeless woman has been offered shelter by the Vatican after she gave birth outside its gates

The Vatican has invited a homeless woman to stay after she gave birth on a piece of cardboard near St Peter's Square
$John Piper on Christian careers: \'God does not like begrudging, joyless service\'$
John Piper on Christian careers: 'God does not like begrudging, joyless service'

Should Christians engage in jobs that do not make them happy, or wait patiently until the right one comes along? According to Desiring God founder John Piper, being happy with one's job is all about employing the right perspective.
$Pastor Greg Laurie: \'People who think more about the next life make the most out of the lives they have now\'$
Pastor Greg Laurie: 'People who think more about the next life make the most out of the lives they have now'

Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship wants to learn everything that he can about heaven, but the only source that he trusts to give him an honest account of heaven is Jesus Christ.
$Prayer and fasting: \'Heavenly weapons that when used together could lead us to spiritual breakthrough\'$
Prayer and fasting: 'Heavenly weapons that when used together could lead us to spiritual breakthrough'

For people who want to achieve certain "breakthroughs" in their personal lives, family matters, marriges, ministries, and businesses, it might be a good idea to go on a prayer and fasting commitment.
J.I. Packer reminds Christians to get right with God as early as possible

As blindness has overtaken the great theologian, J.I. Packer still continues to minister. In an interview with The Gospel Coalition, Packer reminds Christians the importance of getting right with God as soon as possible.
$Doubting God\'s plan? Here are 3 reasons why you should trust God\'s perfect timing$
Doubting God's plan? Here are 3 reasons why you should trust God's perfect timing

It isn't always easy for people to sit still and wait as God takes care of things. According to Pastor Marcus Gill, there are so many who are dissatisfied with their life's journeys that they begin to doubt God's plan.
Female Methodist pastor admits she's gay during church service, stunning worshippers

Nobody was prepared for Pastor Cynthia Meyer's coming out declaration during the Edgerton United Methodist Church's first sermon this 2016, but the 53-year-old Kansas pastor decided then that it was the best time for her to serve "with full authenticity and as my genuine self - as a woman who loves and shares my life with another woman."