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Former Baptist pastor tries to pick up pieces of his life after scandal rocks his marriage
Former Baptist pastor tries to pick up pieces of his life after scandal rocks his marriage

People definitely look up to their pastors and consider them as the pillars of Christianity and goodness within their communities. Because of this high level of respect, it can get pretty devastating whenever pastors get involved in controversies.

Obama government will force schools to implement transgender restroom policy
Obama government will force schools to implement transgender restroom policy

A letter to schools contains an implicit threat that those which do not abide by the Obama administration's interpretation of the law could face lawsuits or a loss of federal aid.

New faith-based web series to show struggles of Christian parents in raising godly children
New faith-based web series to show struggles of Christian parents in raising godly children

Christian parents face a difficult task in raising their kids to become God-fearing individuals, especially now that society is embracing sin and persecuting Christians for always taking the moral high ground.

Christians living in \'fear and panic\' in German refugee centres, seek government protection
Christians living in 'fear and panic' in German refugee centres, seek government protection

German authorities have been urged to immediately address the plight of Christians and other non-Muslim migrants in refugee centers as new report reveals that up to 40, 000 of these non-Muslim migrants are being harassed for their faith.

Lone surviving nun in Yemen massacre still in shock as she recalls \'miraculous escape\' from bloodbath
Lone surviving nun in Yemen massacre still in shock as she recalls 'miraculous escape' from bloodbath

Two months since the massacre happened at a home for the aged in Yemen, the lone survivor --a Missionaries of Charity nun is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.

It\'s time to change Mormon teachings blaming women for being raped, some believers say
It's time to change Mormon teachings blaming women for being raped, some believers say

Current Mormon believers, however, are calling for a serious reconsideration of some teachings, saying that it is wrong to blame women for being raped.

\'Satan 2\': Russia preparing to test new powerful nuke missile that can obliterate entire country the size of France
'Satan 2': Russia preparing to test new powerful nuke missile that can obliterate entire country the size of France

Following North Korea's lead, Russia is preparing to test a powerful nuclear missile that is capable of wiping out an entire country like France from the face of the Earth, and kill millions of people in the process.

Ironic twist of fate: 7-year-old boy who donated hair for cancer patients\' wigs diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
Ironic twist of fate: 7-year-old boy who donated hair for cancer patients' wigs diagnosed with stage 4 cancer

A seven-year-old boy from Roseville, California who had donated his hair to make wigs for children with cancer is now fighting for his life against the same disease in an ironical twist of fate.

Hindus pray to their gods for Trump to win U.S. election, saying he\'s \'humanity\'s hope against Islamic terror\'
Hindus pray to their gods for Trump to win U.S. election, saying he's 'humanity's hope against Islamic terror'

Presumptive U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appears to be having a difficult time in convincing Republican leaders to support him in the November presidential election. However, in faraway country in Asia people are actually praying to their gods for him to win the election.

Presumptive Philippine president Duterte to visit Vatican to apologise to Pope Francis for his foul language
Presumptive Philippine president Duterte to visit Vatican to apologise to Pope Francis for his foul language

In a remarkable change of tone, presumptive Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte said he plans to visit the Vatican to make a personal apology to Pope Francis for having called him a "son of a whore."

The do\'s and don\'ts of supporting others through grief
The do's and don'ts of supporting others through grief

It's very possible that 'to be surrounded by people I love' would rank very highly in what we would want during a time of grief or supporting someone through their final days here with us. But stepping up to support someone during such a sorrowful time can be so complex and heartbreaking that some of us put off doing it at all. However, there are some simple things that we can all say - and avoid saying - at such difficult times.

Pope to consider ordaining women deacons
Pope to consider ordaining women deacons

Pope Francis, addressing a conference of nearly 1000 senior nuns from all over the world, told them he is to set up a formal investigation into whether women can be ordained into the first of the three orders of deacon, priest and bishop.

5 lessons I had to unlearn after boarding school
5 lessons I had to unlearn after boarding school

Sarah Abell reflects on some painful experiences and how she found freedom in Christ.

Adultery: Should a repentant pastor be allowed to minister again?
Adultery: Should a repentant pastor be allowed to minister again?

LifeWay researchers asked 1,000 senior pastors for their views on how to handle allegations of misconduct in general and adultery in particular.

What Tesla can teach the Church about evangelism
What Tesla can teach the Church about evangelism

Krish Kandiah is inspired by the innovative electric car company.

6 inspiring Christian missionaries who gave up everything for Christ
6 inspiring Christian missionaries who gave up everything for Christ

Pope Francis has said that missionaries are the "heroes of evangelism".