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3 Places That Need Your Prayers This Weekend
Many of us want to pray for people affected by war and conflict, but don't know where to begin.

Iranian Court Set to Hear Appeal of Christian Converts Sentenced to 80 Lashes Each for Drinking Communion Wine
Eighty lashes for drinking Communion wineâthat's the penalty that awaits each of the three Christian converts in Iran after they were charged earlier this month with that offence.

'Hero Killed For The Name Of Jesus'. An Iraqi Christian Monk Describes Life Under Islamic State
The honey-stoned monastery has been a fixture of the Middle Eastern landscape since the fourth century, a symbol in the land of its birth of Christianity, the faith that shaped the West. But now, its senior priest is urging all Christians to flee Iraq, because he warns they have no future there any more.

What Evangelical Women Say About Trump's Lewd Remarks on Video: 'It's Not Just Locker Room Talk'
"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned."

Switzerland Forcing Christian Nursing Home to Allow Killing of Patients Who Want to Die
Take it or leave it. Switzerland is asking a Christian organisation to choose between two options â comply with the law on assisted suicide or stay out of state control, which would mean no more subsidies.

Church of England Could Soon Remove Legal Requirement For Regular Sunday Services
The Church of England is considering moves to abandon the legal requirement to hold regular services of morning and evening prayer in parish churches because of declining congregations.

ISIS Turning Criminals into 'Super-Gang' of Terrorists: 'They Are the Perfect Fit'
A "super gang" of hardened remorseless criminals â that's what the Islamic State (ISIS) is creating to further its campaign of terror worldwide.

King Of Bahrain Donates Land For New Church
The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa, has donated a portion of Bahrain's land for the construction of the Kingdom's second Coptic church.

Aleppo Has Become A 'Living Hell' Warns Christian Leader In Syria
Aleppo has become a "living hell" according to one of the most senior Christian leaders still in the besieged city in Syria.

Poll Finds: Overwhelming Majority Of Muslims Expected To Vote Clinton
More than 70 per cent of registered Muslims voters intend to vote for Hillary Clinton in the upcoming US presidential election, a new survey has found.

UN Criticised For Downplaying Jewish Links To Jerusalem's Temple Mount
A United Nations agency has prompted an angry response after a statement over one of the world's most controversial site. UNESCO â the organization which deals with culture and heritage â has issued a resolution which emphasizes the Muslim character of the site.

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Marrying That Person
Seeing marriage as a lifelong commitment to serve, honour, cherish and protect the person that God gives you really helps. You're going to spend every day with your spouse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, and through all the storms and the sunny days of your lives together. Knowing this, you better come to the marriage altar prepared.

3 Perspectives on Why Jesus Is Called the 'Son of David' â and How It Should Relate to Us
These similarities will help us see how much God loves us.

Here's What You Should Do When False Accusations Are Made Against You
False accusations, or slanderous remarks, aren't only damaging to people. They also earn the irritation of God, for God does not like a false testimony and a lying tongue.

Church in U.S. Faces Fine of $100 a Day for Providing Shelter to the Homeless
A Christian church in Delaware, U.S. is being threatened with hefty fines because it provided housing to a young mother with physical disability.

Evangelist With No Arms or Legs Nick Vujicic Draws Thousands to Christ in Secular Europe
This evangelist has no arms or legs but he's got millions of inspired fans worldwide.