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Confused about which decision to make? Here's the best way for you to figure out what God wants you to do
Confusion is the state wherein we can't make up our mind for lack of direction. Knowing what God wants you to be and to do sets you free from confusion.

Homosexuality issue causing Mennonite Church USA to break apart amid declining loyalty, growing conflict
Christians from the Mennonite Church in the United States continue to be divided on whether their denomination should be open to gays and lesbians, and this issue is perceived to be causing the church to break apart.

3 Bible verses to encourage you to try again
All the time, failures are meant to draw us closer to our loving Father.

5 Bible characters who remind us it's ok to be human and not know everything
Being a Christian doesn't mean being perfect. Here are 5 figures from the Bible who are refreshingly human in their faith - and their flaws!

Top scientist claims proof that God exists, says humans live in a 'world made by rules created by an intelligence'
A respected figure in the scientific community recently said he found evidence proving that there is a Higher Being, which he described as the action of a force "that governs everything."

How do you stop repeating past mistakes?
Are there any mistakes or sins in your life that keep repeating, and you feel like you're doomed to just keep repeating them every time? If you said yes to this, then you should know that you have a bondage.

Where to look in the Bible if you are finding it hard to be thankful
Our thankfulness and gratefulness to the Lord is often challenged by the problems that we face daily.

'Together 2016': July 16 D.C. event to see Evangelicals, Catholics forging 'historic unity' to 'pray for a reset for our nation'
An ecumenical event will take place at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on July 16 that will bring together Evangelical and Catholic speakers and musicians.

New York City launches major ad campaign to promote use of public bathrooms based on gender identity
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has launched a campaign to tell the public to use bathroom consistent with their gender identity, regardless of their biological sex.

Former Stanford star swimmer convicted of sexual assault sentenced to just 6 months in jail, drawing protests
A former Stanford University student and star swimmer was sentenced to just six months in jail for his sexual assault of an unconscious woman at a frat party last year, drawing protests from the public for the apparent leniency of the judge.

Doctor opens right-to-die practice in California as End of Life Option Act takes effect
California's End of Life Option Act went into effect on Thursday, allowing terminally ill patients to seek prescription for drugs to end their life. A doctor promptly opened a practice dedicated to the procedure.

Iowa governor under fire from atheists for urging public to join 4-day Bible reading marathon
The governor of Iowa is being targeted by atheist groups for signing a proclamation that encourages the public to join the Iowa 99 County Bible Reading Marathon that will start at the end of the month.

Anointing Jesus' feet: What this beautiful and shocking story can teach us
The story of Jesus' anointing by a sinful woman reveals just how revolutionary Jesus was and how far he was from being 'just another moral teacher' or 'a great religious leader.'

Libyan forces claim port in ISIS stronghold of Sirte
Forces aligned with Libya's unity government said on Friday they had taken control of the port of Sirte, making further gains in Islamic State's North African stronghold.

ISIS claims stabbing of Hindu monastery worker in Bangladesh
Police said unidentified assailants attacked Nitya Ranjan Pandey, 60, while he was walking in the northwestern district of Pabna early on Friday morning.

Chile: Church attacked as student protest turns violent
A student march in Chile's capital on Thursday ended with violent confrontations with police and the sacking of a Catholic church as the radicalization of the country's politically powerful student movement intensified.