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Tweet To Be Influential, Not To Be Famous: Pastor John Piper On \'Sin\' Of Seeking Fame Online
Tweet To Be Influential, Not To Be Famous: Pastor John Piper On 'Sin' Of Seeking Fame Online

Seeking fame for its own sake is sinful, according to Christian pastor John Piper. But it is ok to use Instagram, Twitter and other online media to influence things for the better.

Denzel Washington Reminded of His Mom As He Hears Her Words Again —This Time From One of His \'Prayer Warriors\'
Denzel Washington Reminded of His Mom As He Hears Her Words Again —This Time From One of His 'Prayer Warriors'

"I've been praying for you for 35 years." Denzel Washington was stunned upon hearing those words from a woman, a new acquaintance and one of his "prayer warriors" who he met during the filming of his latest movie, "Fences."

Girl \'Suicide Bomber\' Aged 10 Brings New Year Islamist Terror To Nigeria
Girl 'Suicide Bomber' Aged 10 Brings New Year Islamist Terror To Nigeria

A girl aged 10 dies after detonating suicide bomb on New Year's Eve in Nigeria. Another girl was lynched before she could detonate her device

Why We Shouldn\'t Be Searching For Our Vocation
Why We Shouldn't Be Searching For Our Vocation

Jo Swinney on why the idea of vocation can be deeply problematic.

Pascal\'s Wager: Should You Take A Bet On God?
Pascal's Wager: Should You Take A Bet On God?

A wager might just save a soul, especially if that wager is on God.

Churches That Are Interdependent And Independent
Churches That Are Interdependent And Independent

An introduction to the ministry of The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches – a grouping of more than 550 churches across Great Britain.

It Feels Like Hard Work: The Fight For Fulfilment In Our Jobs
It Feels Like Hard Work: The Fight For Fulfilment In Our Jobs

Is it possible for us to be content and used where we are, even if where we are feels quite a lot like the 'not-yet-where-we're-meant-to-be'?

Islamic State Claims Turkey Nightclub Mass Shooting
Islamic State Claims Turkey Nightclub Mass Shooting

Islamic State claimed responsibility today for a New Year's Day mass shooting in a packed Istanbul nightclub that killed 39 people, an attack carried out by a lone gunman who remains at large.

Brits Can Use Christian Faith To Heal Divisions Left By Brexit, Says Archbishop
Brits Can Use Christian Faith To Heal Divisions Left By Brexit, Says Archbishop

Britain's Christian roots can help towards healing the divisions left by Brexit, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.

5 Bible verses on how to be a good Christian parent
5 Bible verses on how to be a good Christian parent

Parenting is a 24/7 job and you can't take a break. It's a lifelong duty and obligation to your children. Sometimes, you will fall short but we should constantly look at God's words to guide us on how to become a good Christian parent.

ISIS Leader Lays Trap to Kill Christian TV Ministry Worker — But Ends Up Embracing Jesus Instead
ISIS Leader Lays Trap to Kill Christian TV Ministry Worker — But Ends Up Embracing Jesus Instead

Such is the incredible power of God that He could melt the heart of a vicious Islamic State (ISIS) leader and turn him into an ardent follower of Christ—almost in an instant.

From \'Malice\' to \'No Malice\': Popular Rapper Recalls How He Found Christ in His Quest to Find Meaning to Life
From 'Malice' to 'No Malice': Popular Rapper Recalls How He Found Christ in His Quest to Find Meaning to Life

He had stardom, massive success and all the money in the world. But Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., the rap pioneer formerly known as "Malice," still could not find fulfilment and satisfaction.

Mom Accidentally Sends Prayer Request to Stranger on Facebook, But His Response Is Amazing
Mom Accidentally Sends Prayer Request to Stranger on Facebook, But His Response Is Amazing

With no money, no transport and no place to stay days before Christmas, a single mother with three kids pleaded for help and prayer through Facebook.

Boy With Cancer Sells Hot Cocoa to Help Fellow Sufferers; Mom Calls It an \'Outpouring of God\'s Love\'
Boy With Cancer Sells Hot Cocoa to Help Fellow Sufferers; Mom Calls It an 'Outpouring of God's Love'

It may not be easy to think of any other act of kindness sweeter than this.

Pope Francis Condemns \'Plague Of Terrorism\' After Turkey Attack
Pope Francis Condemns 'Plague Of Terrorism' After Turkey Attack

Pope Francis has led world religious leaders in condemning the deadly New Year attack in an Istanbul nightclub.

Human Rights Lawyer Who Disappeared Into Custody In China Is Released
Human Rights Lawyer Who Disappeared Into Custody In China Is Released

The Christian human rights lawyer who disappeared into police custody in China, arousing fears for his safety, has been released.