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Billy Graham offers tips on how to distinguish cults from real Christian groups
There are so many cults nowadays that hide underneath the guise of Christian churches, and world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham is warning Christians not to fall for their traps.

Priest gives this reason for why people can't vote for Trump in the name of Christianity
Joel Weir, a priest in the Orthodox Church in American Diocese of the Midwest, does not have any beef with Christians who want to vote for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. However, Weir hopes that people won't go voting for Trump in the name of Christianity.

Islamic State 'almost completely' ousted from Syria's Manbij city
US-backed forces trying to oust Islamic State militants from the Syrian city of Manbij took "almost complete control" of the city on Saturday,

Brazil casts aside crisis in rousing Rio Games opening
Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its rainforest and the creative energy of its wildly diverse population in welcoming the world on Friday to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, all to the pounding beat of samba, bossa nova and funk.

Sad and lonely? Here are some truths that will help you find comfort in God
God will never leave you alone and abandoned

Have you been treated badly even though you've done nothing wrong? This Bible figure will encourage you
Despite the fact that Job did nothing wrong, bad things happened to him.

Feel like no one understands you? These words will encourage you
Jesus is here for you.

3 reasons for you to stay hopeful even in the midst of apparently hopeless situations
Take heart in the love of God for you, my friend.

3 things you should hold on to when life becomes unbearably hard
Hold on to the love of God for you.

After Perry Noble was fired from NewSpring Church, publisher decides to shelve his new book
After Pastor Perry Noble was fired from NewSpring Church because of his growing alcohol dependency, a Christian publishing house decided to shelve his new book entitled "11 1/2 Questions To Help You Date Without Regret" and release it at a better time.

Pastor advises men not to marry women who can't cook
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, who is the head of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and one of the wealthiest pastors in Nigeria, sparked a social media furor after a video of him telling men what kind of woman they should marry made its way to Twitter.

Mobster involved in at least 6 murders becomes pastor: 'I can never hurt anybody again'
Robert "Bobby" Luisi Jr. is a former mob boss turned pastor from Memphis who has vowed never to hurt anyone again.

New Mark Burnett-Roma Downey movie 'Ben-Hur' gets rave reviews ahead of Aug. 19 release
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's new movie "Ben-Hur" has received praises from the faith community prior to its release date on Aug. 19 this year.

Compassion from her Christian faith compels this doctor to perform abortion for Planned Parenthood
Most Christians are not in favour of abortion. This is why it's startling to hear Christian doctor Sarah Wallett state that she performs abortions for Planned Parenthood in honour of her faith.

How Mother Theresa inspired this woman to fight forced abortion in China
When Reggie Littlejohn was in Calcutta, India back in 1987 while volunteering her services for Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, a man tried to rape her in the subway station but she fought him off, forcing her attacker to flee. She even tried to chase him but failed since she was only wearing a pair of flip-flops.

If suffering makes you cynical, you've missed the point
In many ways, our faith can be like our physical muscles: weight and tension make them grow, but only if we apply it in the right way.