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8 scriptures on how Jesus breaks our shame
God promises us that we can put our confidence in Jesus Christ knowing that in Him, His plans will always succeed.

Multiple healings, salvations amid revival fires in America: 'God is forgiving our sin and healing our land'
Amid the endless stream of tragedies happening all over the world, bright rays of hope are emerging from the darkened sky.

Francis Chan tells Christians at 'Together 2016': Shun popularity, stand together with Jesus as 'rejects'
Braving the blistering heat of the sun, thousands of Christians gathered at the National Mall in Washington D.C. on Saturday to seek inspiration, guidance, courage and strength from a bevy of Christian speakers at a time when they needed them the most.

Nigeria: 200 Muslims storm and destroy Catholic church
A group of several hundred Muslim youths have stormed and destroyed a Catholic church in Nigeria, days after a female pastor was hacked to death and a week after the similarly brutal killing of another, male evangelical pastor

Billy Graham cites worst sin people can commit
God does not view sin the same way man does. These days there are some sins that some people consider acceptable such as abortion and homosexuality, but God does not think that way.

Steve Harvey says 'my life is covered with grace' because of God's encouragement
American comedian, TV host and producer Steve Harvey has really come a long way from his struggling days as a homeless person. That's why he is beyond grateful every time God showers him with another blessing.

Johnson amendment: Trump's 'greatest contribution to Christianity'?
Donald Trump has said that if elected president he will abolish the "Johnson amendment" which prevents churches and other religious bodies from campaigning politically

Songs of Praise shows how churches are trying to heal Brexit divisions
Residents in Boston in Lincolnshire have been "bewildered" and "overwhelmed" by the number of immigrants to their town, the BBC's flagship Songs of Praise programme was told this week.

Priest uses Minecraft to teach students about religion
A Spanish priest has caught the attention of Microsoft executives after using a computer game to teach his students about the Church.

Justin Bieber says human distractions sometimes keep him from feeling God's presence
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is struggling to improve his relationship with God, especially since he admittedly has many things that are keeping him from growing properly as a child of God.

Germany: Steep decline in Catholic church attendance
Almost 200,000 Catholics left the Church in Germany last year, according to figures which show an ongoing, steady decline in church attendance in that country

Why it is better not to 'play house' before marriage
Is it okay for Christian couples to live together prior to marriage? Hannah Wegman, project coordinator and writer for Concerned Women for America (CWA), says a lot of people were shocked when she and her fiancé revealed they will move in together only after getting married.

Pastor Joshua Harris apologises for negative effects of 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye'
Pastor Joshua Harris' book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" was a big hit during the 90's, and Christian singles loved how he encouraged them to seek purposeful singleness and set the benchmark for Christian dating.

British man prosecuted after confronting priest who abused him as a boy
Mark Murray sought out his abuser, Fr Romano Nardo, at the Comboni order's Verona headquarters last April with a view to confronting and forgiving him.

New national leader of New Wine appointed
Paul Harcourt will take up the position on October 1.

Deep divisions over homosexuality as UMC elects first openly gay bishop
The first openly lesbian bishop has been consecrated in the United Methodist Church (UMC), despite the denomination technically forbidding the ordination of "self-avowed practising gay people".