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Why does ministry have to be so hard?
Vocational ministry is filled with long working hours, messy relationships, financial burdens, spiritual warfare, leadership pressures, social pressures and so much more. The question that many vocational ministers have found themselves asking God is, "Lord, why must it be so hard to serve you?"
Muslim teacher who died saving Christians from al-Shabaab honoured for 'act of courage'
Salah Farah, who protected Christians from death at the hands of al-Shabaab terrorists in an attack last year, has been given one of the country's top awards for bravery.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg says ISIS can only be fought back with 'understanding, empathy and love'
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said that the sickening atrocities going on around the world today can only be fought back with "understanding, empathy and love.''
Upcoming movie 'Amerigeddon' depicts apocalyptic U.S. scenario after EMP attack zaps out electricity
In the movie, which will hit theaters on May 13, the power shutdown is caused by large-scale electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, orchestrated by the US government itself and the United Nations. The film depicts a likely scenario after this attack: the declaration of martial law in the US, stripping citizens of their rights.
Why do Christians no longer need to follow all of the Old Testament laws? J.D. Greear explains
Celebrated Christian pastor and author JD Greear explained that believers no longer need to strictly follow all of the laws stated in the Old Testament, and this is because of one simple yet touching reason: Jesus Christ already fulfilled these teachings for us.
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas says he's working to stop knife attacks
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Thursday he was working to stop Palestinian knife attacks and other street violence against Israel.
Virginia governor vetoes anti-abortion bill, says it would harm 'tens of thousands of Virginians'
Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed on Tuesday a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood and transfer funds to public health groups, hospitals and health clinics.
Christian couple vow not to host same-sex weddings in their Illinois B&B despite state fines, penalties
A Christian couple in Illinois are standing on their decision not to host same-sex weddings despite that that the Illinois Human Rights Commission has fined them $80,000 over a discrimination case filed by a gay couple in 2011.
Bill to make Bible official book of Tennessee passes Senate committee
A bill that would designate the Holy Bible as Tennessee's official state book passed a Senate committee Tuesday.
Catholic university suspends professor for defending student who wants to speak up against gay rights
A university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has suspended an associate professor over a blog post he wrote in 2014 that criticized an instructor who shut down a student over his opinions against gay rights.
Tim Tebow says nothing beats the joy of making a difference in someone else's life, entering politics might be 'intriguing'
It is no secret that former NFL star and SEC analyst Tim Tebow prioritises his charitable efforts more than anything else in his life. As much as he loves football, Tebow said that nothing would ever beat the joy he feels when he sees someone else's life change for the better because of the Tim Tebow Foundation.
Franklin Graham tells Islamic extremists: 'The grave has no hold on the believer'
Rev. Franklin Graham is denouncing the attack Islamic extremists conducted during Easter Sunday in Lahore, Pakistan, and he is making a brave statement against those who are trying to bring Christians down.
Evangelicals not too keen on U.S. election news but are most aware of vote's significance, poll shows
Despite the intensifying tension and high drama attending this year's U.S. election season, only 20 percent of evangelical Christians in the U.S. said they were "very interested" in watching 2016 election news.
Christianity in U.K. sees 'seismic shift' as Pentecostal and charismatic churches thrive, replacing aging churches
Christianity in Britain is seeing a "seismic shift" as more aging churches are closing down and giving way to new and vibrant Pentecostal and charismatic churches that are drawing more and more people of various ages and races.
North Carolina attorney general refuses to defend bathroom law, calling it a 'national embarrassment'
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper said he will defend a new state law that prohibits Charlotte and other local governments from enacting policies that protect LGBT people.
Priest admits to gambling away $500,000 fund intended for refugee sponsorships in Canada
A priest at a Catholic church in Ontario, Canada is under investigation by the police after he told a bishop that he gambled more than $500,000 fund earmarked for refugee sponsorship.