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Pope says it's wrong to identify Islam with violence
Francis was responding to a question about the killing of an 85-year-old Roman Catholic priest in France.
7 verses on the importance of intercession
To intercede is to pray and intervene on behalf of another. That's exactly what Jesus did for us and what the Holy Spirit does for us when we can no longer do things on our own, which is something that happens often.
The miracle of small group discipleship
We think of the word 'miracle' and we probably gain a picture of overflowing finances, miraculous healing, great revival or people laughing and crying in the presence of God. But never do we think of small group or discipleship as a miracle.
Why a healthy spiritual diet can't just rely on one-minute Bible scans
It so often feels nowadays that we're always catching up with time, and one of the first life essentials that goes out the window is our personal time with God.
Why doesn't God just let blessings fall in my lap?
God's blessing is best understood in the context of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. To demand blessing apart from the Lordship of Jesus only shows the idolatry of the selfâthat we would desire our own needs over obedience to the will of God.
How should Christian parents react if their children confess homosexuality?
It is heartbreaking for Christian parents to hear that their child is a homosexual, but there will always be hope for redemption and transformation.
Tim Kaine talks faith and kindness: 'I wanted to fight for social justice'
Democratic vice presidential bet Tim Kaine is a devout Catholic who is known by many for his strong faith and values, and he says it's all thanks to the loving upbringing of his parents.
Pastor Robert Jeffress says majority of people are going to hell
Pastor Robert Jeffress, who hosts the programme "Pathway to Victory," did not have good news to share during his sermon entitled "The Resurrection That Awaits Us."
Pro-life group: Local court handling Planned Parenthood case tainted by corruption
The pro-life group called "Operation Rescue" is calling for the appointment of a special prosecutor to hear and decide on Planned Parenthood's baby body-parts trade to ensure that the outcome of the case, as well as another murder complaint against an abortionist, will be impartial and credible.
Court in England orders baby's life support to be removed against parents' wishes
A local court in England allowed officials from the Northampton General Hospital to unplug a severely disabled 14-week-old baby from his ventilator and move him to a palliative care unit to dieâall against the young child's parents' wishes.
3 French believers ride bikes for 18 days to join World Youth Day
Three young French pilgrims used the power of their faith and their legs to be able to join the youth event, which happens only every two to three years.
More Christians continue to suffer violence in Egypt, advocacy group says
Incidents of sectarian violence continue to rise in Egypt, with some affecting Christians, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), which fights for the protection of religious freedom, justice and human rights across the globe.
Vatican representative tells U.N.: Church must help prevent conflicts, foster peace in Africa
In his speech during an open debate on peacebuilding in Africa, Archbishop Auza said that the Church can do a lot to elevate the living conditions of residents in conflict-affected areas.
London police chief: It's not 'if' Britain is hit by terrorists, but 'when'
Hogan-Howe acknowledged that people in Britain were becoming increasingly worried they could be next.
Gunman kills one, injures three in Austin, Texas shooting
"Active shooter incident downtown, multiple victims. Stay away from downtown," Austin police said in a message on Twitter.
May intervened at Hinckley Point over China security fears
The plan by France's EDF to build two reactors with financial backing from a Chinese state-owned company was championed by May's predecessor David Cameron.