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From drug addiction to Rio 2016: Australian swimmer Dan Smith on how faith in God changed his life
Australian swimmer Dan Smith made an incredible recovery from a drug addiction which saw him made homeless and turn to crime to compete in the Rio Olympics this summer.

German Catholic bishops praise 'teacher of the faith' Martin Luther ahead of Reformation 500th anniversary
Catholic bishops in Germany have praised Martin Luther as a "gospel witness and teacher of the faith" ahead of the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant reformation next year.

Pastors use social media to inspire faith and action in wake of devastating Louisiana floods
With the catastrophic 48 hour torrential rains resulting in one of the most massive disasters to hit Louisiana, resulting in a historic flood that is being described as an "Act of God," church leaders are tapping the power of social media to spread the message of faith and hope to those affected by sudden onslaught of catastrophe.

Hoping for victory? Here are 6 Bible verses to guide you to victory with God
Whether you're going for a big win as an Olympic gold medallist or an amateur athlete or hoping for a small victory in any area of your life, God can help you.

Jamaica seeks partnership with church leaders to develop policy on faith-based tourism
The Ministry of Tourism in Jamaica is looking to partner with church groups to boost faith-based tourism.

Don't doubt: Bible verses for when you're unsure about your faith
While faith helps us maintain security but doubts can unsteady us from the strong foundations that is laid by our belief. Here are some Bible verses which stress the dangers of doubts and the importance of addressing them.

U.S. missionary out to rescue women trapped in Thailand's sex industry by sharing with them God's love
An American missionary has discovered the driving force behind the world's sex trafficking industryâthe quest for love.

Missionary shares love of Christ to people living in 'centre of witchcraft' â Rio's crime-infested slums
While athletes from all over the world compete for ephemeral glory in the ongoing Rio Olympics, a woman missionary is doing something even more glorious and definitely more long lastingâsharing the love of Christ to the people living in the drug and crime-infested slums of the Brazilian capital.
Gospel singer Israel Houghton surprises girlfriend Adrienne Bailon with Paris proposal
Gospel singer Israel Houghton has proposed to his girlfriend, Adrienne Bailon, co-host of TV talk show The Real, during a romantic getaway in Paris, France.

Jesus touches hearts of India's unreached people, freeing them from demons and healing the sick
No place on earth is too remote or too forbidding not to be reached by the miraculous power of the gospel and the Holy Spirit.

Martin Luther King's Bible to be sold after family legal dispute ends
A long-running family dispute over the ownership of a Bible which Martin Luther King Jr travelled with was ended yesterday when a judge signed an order releasing it to his son.

British extremists should be free to join ISIS in Syria, says Christian MP
British extremists should be allowed to join ISIS in Syria because if they are killed it would boost the security of the UK.

Humanist weddings outstrip Church of Scotland weddings for the first time
The number of Church of Scotland marriages has been steadily decreasing over the past decade.

Church of England offers prayers for anxious A-Level students awaiting results
The Church of England has attempted to comfort thousands of anxious A-Level students with a prayer for those awaiting exam grades.

Nigeria: Mother of kidnapped Chibok schoolgirl pleads for prisoner swap with Boko Haram militants
The mother of one of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls being held by the Boko Haram terrorist group yesterday pleaded for Nigeria's president to free militants in exchange for the release of the 218 girls.

Trump promises to combat 'the hateful ideology of radical Islam' with extreme vetting policy
Donald Trump has called for "extreme vetting" of immigrants and pledged to make dramatic changes to US immigration policy if he wins the presidential race in November.