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Colombia: Christians targeted for extortion, forced to fight for paramilitaries
Warring factions in Colombia are targeting Christians for extortion and forced military service, according to a new report from Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Why Pakistani Christians want murdered minister Shahbaz Bhatti to be declared a martyr
Shahbaz Bhatti, the Pakistan minister for minorities murdered in 2011 for his opposition to the country's oppressive blasphemy law, should be declared a martyr by the Church, Catholics there say.
12 signs that you're becoming a pharisee
Every Christian at some point or another has fallen into a certain level of moralism. The moment you start thinking that you're not prone to "pharisee-ism" is probably the moment that you are starting to fall into the trap.
Three questions to ask when God seems silent
While we may celebrate in times of answered prayer, sooner or later we must face an opposite truth: sometimes God is silent too.
Joey Feek cancer battle update: Rory says wife asleep for days, 'will most likely only be with us for a few more days'
Country singer Rory Feek is feeling despondent over his wife Joey's deteriorating condition, and he feels that she will be welcomed by God in heaven any day now.
Trump scores huge wins on Super Tuesday, taking 7 states as Cruz wins 3 and Rubio 1; Clinton wallops Sanders, 7-4
Despite doomsday scenarios laid out by evangelical and conservative critics, Donald Trump scored smashing victories on Super Tuesday, winning at least seven of 12 states in the U.S. Republican presidential primaries.
We want a meeting with Pope Francis, say Australian Catholic Church abuse victims
Australian victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic Church clergy have called for a meeting with Pope Francis after watching a high-ranking Vatican official testify that senior clergy lied to him to cover up abuse in the 1970s.
6 Bible verses on spiritual renewal for Christians
As we approach a new year, our minds tend to turn to fresh starts. But we don't have to wait for a new year, new month or even a new day to affect change, experience change in our lives and leave our old ways and bad habits behind. One of the benefits of accepting Jesus as our saviour is the promise of spiritual renewal.
Not the biggest Justin Bieber fan? Here's something you'll agree with him on
As Justin Bieber celebrates his 22nd birthday today, we take a look back at the warning he issued to his fans in a recent interview with a UK newspaper. You might not agree with Bieber on a whole host of things but you'd be hard pressed to argue against him when he says...
Pope Francis' pregnant receptionist found dead inside her room: Shadow over Vatican as police probe cause of death
Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, is usually perceived as a holy and peaceful place, being the place where the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. These days, however, a tragic death is casting on this religious city, involving no less than Pope's seven-month pregnant receptionist.
Christians shouldn't try to convert Muslim migrants they're helping, says cardinal: 'It's manipulation of conscience'
Roman Catholic Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller warned Christians against extending aid to refugees with the goal of changing their faith, saying this is equivalent to "practically a manipulation of the conscience."
Man miraculously survives direct lightning strike after wife, passersby offer prayers
A miracle happened along a road in South Africa recently when a man who went down after being directly struck by lightning "came back by the grace of God."
Fighting the 'Hand of God'? Dangerous End-Time mindset should be resisted, says Dr. Michael Brown
The End Times are upon us and we cannot do anything more about it except to wait for the return of Jesus Christ.
Jewish leaders back Ted Cruz, say he's the best hope for survival of Israel, West in face of 'existential' threat posed by Iran
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is getting the support not only of evangelical Christians but also of Jewish leaders ahead of Super Tuesday, the electoral event in various states across America that could make or break the fortunes of the five remaining candidates for the Republican presidential nomination.
Oregon bakery owners press fight for their religious beliefs, take case to appeals court
It was a big blow for Oregon bakery owners Aaron and Melissa Klein when court ordered them to cough up $135,000 for refusing to make a cake for a same-sex wedding, but the Christian couple is not backing down from their beliefs.
Pastor Saeed Abedini's sister Zeebandeh says 'God still wants to work through his life'
Pastor Saeed Abedini's sister Zeebandeh believes that even though her brother has been released from his prison cell in Iran, God is still going to use him to share the Gospel to other people.