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French President Hollande reopens Paris Salvation Army centre for urban poor
French President Hollande reopens Paris Salvation Army centre for urban poor

French President Francois Hollande led the reopening Salvation Army's refurbished City of Refuge in Paris after three years of renovation.

Word of Life: Church beating survivor \'confesses to inappropriate touching of children\'
Word of Life: Church beating survivor 'confesses to inappropriate touching of children'

The young man who survived a mass church beating that killed his brother has confessed to having "inappropriately" touched his step-sister's children, CNN reports.

Zimbabwean Bishop calls for Mugabe resignation after torture reports
Zimbabwean Bishop calls for Mugabe resignation after torture reports

A senior church leader in Zimbabwe has urged President Robert Mugabe to resign over reported incidents of torture, harassment and abduction of civilians.

Atheist group forces U.S. school district to ban showing of creationist video
Atheist group forces U.S. school district to ban showing of creationist video

A group of atheists has forced a public school district to ban the showing of a creationist movie after it sent a complain to say that it is unlawful.

Obama administration rejects complaints vs. forced abortion coverage in healthcare plans
Obama administration rejects complaints vs. forced abortion coverage in healthcare plans

The Obama administration has dismissed the complaints of religious entities that questioned California's 2014 decision to require health insurance plans to include coverage for elective abortions.

Flood of visitors expected at Ark Encounter opening on July 7 in Williamstown, Kentucky
Flood of visitors expected at Ark Encounter opening on July 7 in Williamstown, Kentucky

Ken Ham's gigantic Ark Encounter will open in Williamstown, Kentucky on July 7 and thousands of visitors are expected to see the largest timber frame building in the world.

City orders \'Jesus is Lord\' ads removed after receiving one complaint, says it invites hate messaging
City orders 'Jesus is Lord' ads removed after receiving one complaint, says it invites hate messaging

With just one complaint, the City of Colorado Springs in Colorado told a church that it is reviewing its advertisements that use the word "Jesus."

At least 36 dead in suspected Islamic State attack at Istanbul airport
At least 36 dead in suspected Islamic State attack at Istanbul airport

One attacker opened fire in the departures hall with an automatic rifle, sending passengers diving for cover and trying to flee, before all three blew themselves up.

How to find rest in the middle of busy situations
How to find rest in the middle of busy situations

If there's a person in this entire universe we should learn about rest from first, it's gotta be the Lord Jesus.

Have you begun living in the kingdom of light?
Have you begun living in the kingdom of light?

Have you been living the real Christian life?

3 tips to help you live a Spirit-led life
3 tips to help you live a Spirit-led life

We can't afford to live the Christian life in our own strength – we need to be led by the Holy Spirit!

5 Bible verses showing that God\'s love is no ordinary love
5 Bible verses showing that God's love is no ordinary love

God's love is different: it's no ordinary love.

Pastors, never outgrow the gospel
Pastors, never outgrow the gospel

As a leader of a local church, it can often get tempting to trust other things aside from the Gospel.

5 things that might be hindering you from excelling in your work
5 things that might be hindering you from excelling in your work

God doesn't ask us to be perfect, but to depend on the perfection of Jesus Christ and do our best to honour Him in all that we do.

Can Christians wear bikinis at the beach this summer? John Piper shares his thoughts
Can Christians wear bikinis at the beach this summer? John Piper shares his thoughts

Now that summer is here, expect a rush of people, Christians among them, heading to the beach to cool off.