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Wife of freed pastor Saeed Abedini pleads with him go to counselling
The wife of freed pastor Saeed Abedini has revealed that she is still not reconciled with her husband because she claims he is "not willing" to get counselling for abuse issues.

Former Mars Hill elder Sutton Turner offers to meet racketeering plaintiffs
Former Mars Hill elder Suttton Turner has offered to meet the plaintiffs in a racketeering case launched at the end of February against him, former pastor Mark Driscoll and others.

The sweetest name I know... 13 lip-smacking Christian confectionery items
Ever feel guilty about reaching for that chocolate bar or packet of sweets? Martin Saunders has got some Good News for you...

Franklin Graham launches another attack on Islam, blames Muslims for Christian persecution
Franklin Graham, who heads Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has launched another attack on Islam in an interview with a conservative Christian news channel.

Joel Osteen: No, I didn't endorse Donald Trump
Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been forced to deny claims circulating on social media that he has endorsed Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination.

Marco Rubio: 'It wasn't God's plan for me to be President'
Senator Marco Rubio has announced his capitulation saying it was "not God's plan" for him to be President in 2016.

North Korea court sentences US student to 15 years hard labour
North Korea's supreme court sentenced American student Otto Warmbier to 15 years of hard labour for crimes against the state.

Obama writes to Abedini, praising him for his 'unyielding faith and courage in the face of great adversity'
After being detained for more than three years in an Iranian prison, Pastor Saeed Abedini finally regained his freedom. The pastor is so grateful for his release that he thanked United States President Barack Obama through a letter for helping negotiate for his return to America.

Anne Graham Lotz explains what 'evangelical feminism' is all about
Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz is proud to be an "evangelical feminist." For those curious, Lotz explains that an "evangelical feminist" is a woman "who is a strong, bold, free-spirited leader inside and outside of her home, unashamed of her faith in God, His Word, His Son, and His gospel."

Billy Graham tells Christians to be grateful for the jobs they have: 'Work has dignity in the eyes of God'
Does God care about what livelihood and careers Christians get into? If you ask world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, then the answer would be yes.

Mexican movie 'Pink' shows plight of children who have homosexual parents
Gay activists are voicing their objections towards the new Mexican movie called "Pink," which highlights the repercussions of gay parenthood.

Pastor Greg Laurie says trials happen so Christians can grow up spiritually
Trials are difficult, and during these moments, Christians are left wondering if God is still watching over them. Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship says that people should not harbour these doubts because God is always with them.

Is the end near? U.S. intel authorities warn of coming conflicts, outbreaks of new diseases, extremist threats
In its Global Trends Report compiled every four years to guide both policymakers and intelligence officials, the council warned that the ongoing competition among major international powers, such as the US, China and Russia, will "sharpen" in the coming years.

Bible supports closed borders, says author, adding that Catholic leaders have 'crazy' views on immigration
Author Cheryl Chumley, one of the few who advocates closed borders, also criticised leaders of the Roman Catholic Church like Pope Francis for their supposedly "crazy" views on immigration.

Netanyahu calls on world powers to punish Iran for conducting banned ballistic missile tests
World powers involved in negotiating the landmark nuclear deal must "take immediate punitive action'' against Iran after the country's ballistic missile test last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged.

After threatening to destroy New York, Kim Jong Un orders more North Korean nuke and ballistic missile tests
A day after claiming that it could wipe out Manhattan by dropping a hydrogen on New York City, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ratcheted his threats as he warned of impending tests of a nuclear warhead explosion and ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads, state media reported on Tuesday.