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Mars Hill racketeering case against Mark Driscoll and former elder dismissed
Former Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll, and his former executive elder Sutton Turner, have had a civil racketeering case against them dismissed.
Trump vows crackdown on immigrants who overstay visas if elected
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump offered fresh details of how he would tackle illegal immigration on Saturday, saying he would crack down on those who overstay their visas as he sought to quiet criticism from conservatives.

Indonesia: Priest injured in suspected church 'terror' attack
Indonesian police were investigating a suspected terror attack by a knife-wielding assailant on a priest during the Sunday service at a church, and a bomb squad had been deployed to determine whether the attacker's backpack contained explosives.

Christian shot by Muslim hater saved others before he died
Following the footsteps of Jesus Christ who died on the cross for our salvation, the 37-year-old Arab Christian man killed by a supposed Muslim hater reportedly saved the lives of at least two people, including his mother, before he was shot dead.

Tony Perkins denies saying God punishes LGBT people with disasters
Family Research Council President Tony Perkins was lambasted heavily by netizens after he reportedly said that God uses natural disasters to punish the LGBT community.

Pastor Robert Jeffress slams Joe Biden's terrorism statements as 'absolutely ridiculous'
Pastor Robert Jeffress of the First Baptist Dallas Church does not see eye to eye with United States vice president Joe Biden when it comes to terrorism.

Russell Wilson addresses controversy that he cancelled North Carolina wedding because of transgender bathroom law
NFL star Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks was supposed to tie the knot with Ciara in North Carolina. However, the two changed their mind after the state passed House Bill 2, which prohibits any city from enacting ordinances that will allow transgenders to use restrooms coinciding with their preferred gender.

Dolly Parton reveals pre-show prayer ritual â and perhaps shares too much information!
Well-known country singer Dolly Parton, responsible for hits such as "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," has never shied away from talking about her Christian faith. The singer is actually proud of her relationship with God, and recently revealed that it helps calm her pre-show jitters.

Sadie Robertson admits she almost got distracted from her mission to preach God's Word when she gained fame
"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson is at it again with her inspirational messages. This time, the reality star shared a video on her social media page revealing just how much she values her fans and their salvation.

Man in horrific crash sees vision of God in 'glowing chariot' flying through the air, lifting and saving him
Michael Fogarty was already clinically dead when rescuers came to pry him loose from his car after a horrific road accident in Cumberland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

Mainstream media sees revival breaking out in America as more people feel need to have God in their lives
It is the height of irony: Revival is now taking place all over the United States at a time when Christianity is reportedly on the decline.

Pope Benedict XVI reveals his favourite saints
Pope Francis' predecessor recently granted a rare interview with the Italian newspaper La Reppublica, where he talked about his term as the Roman Catholic Church leader, his life after his resignation, and even his personal favourite saints.

3 distractions that create distance between us and God, and how to combat them
Here are some common distractions that create distance between us and God, and some simple solutions to combat them.

How to pray the biblical way: 8 stirring prayers straight from the Bible
Whether you're having trouble finding the words to say what you need to, are looking for a little extra inspiration or just want to recite one word for word, these eight prayers from the Bible can help.

5 positive outcomes of confessing your sins
The answer to reducing the agonising aspects of confessing sin is not to give it a miss, but rather to give sin a wide birth. If you don't think you're up to acknowledging you were wrong and saying you're sorry, here are five things to motivate you.

No alcohol necessary: 4 fun date ideas for teetotal couples
Whether you and your partner decide to drink responsibly or not at all, it's great to organise a date night where drinking isn't an essential component. If you're stuck for how to spice things up while sober, here are four ideas that you can try.