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Justin Bieber breaks self-imposed ban on meeting fans to cheer up ailing girl who finds will to live through his songs
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has given up his meet and greets with fans because doing so makes him feel "spiritually drained." However, the Christian singer made an exception for one girl who is battling a life-threatening disease.

The leadership pitfall: Pride and how to beat it
Jesus's example of leading by serving is crucial in every application of leadership because it is only in servant leadership that we avoid the greatest pitfall of leaders -- pride.

Joel Osteen answers Morgan Freeman's question, 'Who is God?'
Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman visited Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas as part of National Geographic's "The Story of God," and asked the megachurch pastor, "Who is God?"

10 good signs your services are inviting to the unchurched
No matter what specific function your church plays -- whether it's the healing ministry, prayer ministry or worship ministry -- every congregation is called to a certain level of evangelism. A church is not a house for the healthy but for the sick.

Saudi Arabia curbs power of its religious police in 'significant' move welcomed by its citizens
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a new directive curtailing the arrest power of its religious police also known the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of vice, effectively limiting the latter's heavy handed aproach in dealing with the public, reports CNN.

Louisiana governor signs order barring discrimination vs LGBT, cancels Jindal's marriage and conscience order
Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed on April 13 an executive order that provides employment protections for state employees and employees of state contractors on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, or age.

CMP's David Daleiden files motion to quash indictments, citing leaks, collusion between DA, Planned Parenthood
The lawyers for David Daleiden of the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) filed on April 14 a motion to quash two indictments that were leveled against him, citing that there were leaks in the investigation and there was collusion between the Harris County District Attorney's office and Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast.

Pope Francis visits Lesbos, front line of Europe's migrant crisis
Francis' visit turns the world's attention to the front line of Europe's migrant crisis, which has claimed hundreds of lives in the past year.

Mississippi governor signs law allowing armed church security
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed a gun rights bill on Friday allowing churches to designate members to carry firearms.

Former TV 'Apprentices' denounce Trump White House bid
Former Apprentices say the US Republican front-runner has widened racial divisions and should not be US president.

Second deadly quake hits southern Japan, rescuers race against time
The earthquake struck barely a day after a quake killed nine people in the same region.

Still relishing moments spent with his wife Joey, Rory Feek ponders 'what story God is using us to tell'
Christian country singer Rory Feek is trying to move on from the death of his wife Joey, who earlier this year lost her life to cervical cancer. He did so by enjoying a cup of coffee with his good friends and sharing a few light-hearted moments with them.

'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines to open garden shop, expand business with God's blessing
Chip and Joanna Gaines, the Christian stars of HGTV's show "Fixer Upper," will soon be opening their own garden shop in Waco, Texas.

U.S. provides Kurds with heavy weapons ahead of looming offensive to retake Mosul from ISIS
The United States has started arming Kurdish Peshmerga forces with two army brigades-worth of equipment to combat the Islamic State (ISIS) and regain Mosul from the terror group, according to news reports.

Boko Haram increasingly using kidnapped children in suicide attacks, says UNICEF
Nigeria-based Islamic terror group Boko Haram used four children in suicide attacks in 2014 -- and 44 in 2015, according to a new report from UNICEF.

Tennessee governor vetoes Bible bill, says it violates state's Constitution and trivialises sacred book
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam vetoed on Thursday a bill that would designated the Bible as the state's official book.