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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.

3 heavenly treasures we should start investing in today
Left to our own selfish hearts, our default will be to chase after wealth and possessions. Here are three heavenly treasures we can start building up here on earth today.

Nigeria: Boko Haram leader threatens attack on Christians, bombing of churches, humanitarian missions
The leader of Boko Haram has recently issued a new threat, this time involving the extremist group's new mission to the fight the "Christianization of Society."

What is the first step to knowing God's will?
When we are called into Christ, the main thing we want to figure out from the point we start walking with Him is what He has in store for us now.

What integrity really costs us
The greatest paradox of a life lived in Christ is the fact that salvation in Him is free, but to live for Him will cost everything.

Should we really pray harder when breakthrough doesn't come?
While we should be persistent in prayer, we must also consider the attitude we come with as we persevere.

Why it is never easyâbut still possibleâto forgive
By our own strength, it will never be easy to forgiveâever. But with the compassion of Christ and His heart imputed into us, forgiveness becomes the norm.

Suicide Squad review: Don't believe the hate
Never judge a movie by the Internet hype.

Rio 2016: what the world's top athletes can teach us about stepping up our spiritual game
Over the next few weeks, each athlete will learn things about themselves, their opponents and their sport as the games progress but as spectators we can also pick up a few pointers as we seek to run the race Christ has set out for us.

Tim Tebow isn't stressed about football career limbo: 'I'm gonna trust whatever place God puts me'
As much as he loves football, former NFL star Tim Tebow just can't seem to get back in the game. Rejections are painful for anyone to accept, but Tebow takes his with a grain of salt because he trusts God has better things in store for him.

As the Rio Olympics starts, here are the best pictures of Christ The Redeemer
This week, sports stars have flocked to the feet of one of the best-know depictions of Jesus. Here we look at some of the most stunning photographs of this beautiful monument.

Swedish church to use drones to drop thousands of Bibles in ISIS-controlled Iraq
A major evangelical free church in Sweden is preparing to use drones to drop thousands of Bibles into areas of Iraq controlled by Islamic State