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Muslim doctor converts to Christianity and plants 50 churches
The inspirational story of Sanjay (name changed), who gave his life to Christ after he was healed from cancer.

Why is it hard for Christians to pray? Five tips to help you focus
Even the disciples found prayer hard. So how do we keep focused when the tendency is to fall asleep when praying

Are my comments blessing my pastor?
Positive feedback is crucial and important to the growth of any organization. Churches need positive feedback and criticism in the same way businesses and non-profits do.

Bad news for Bernie: Atheism and socialism most unpopular characteristics for presidential candidates
Bernie Sanders' task looks impossible as atheism and socialism are the two most unpopular characteristics for a US presidential candidate, according to Gallup research.

John Kerry to consider whether ISIS slaughter of Christians is genocide
The systematic murder of Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East cannot be labelled a "genocide" until an "additional evaluation" has been done.

Anger over Chinese Christian lawyer's 'forced' TV 'confession'
Chinese Christian human rights lawyer, Zhang Kai, was seen for the first time since his arrest in August 2015, appearing on a televised "confession" broadcast by a Chinese state-controlled channel.

Joey and Rory Feek 'Hymns' album soars to the top of country chart; this is 'God's record,' says ailing singer
Country singing duo Joey and Rory Feek, who are currently battling terminal cancer, have achieved quite the feat with their new album called "Hymns That Important To Us," since it climbed all the way up to Billboard's Top Country Album chart and even sold 68,000 copies by February 18.
Have we got Jesus wrong?
What identity do we give to Jesus? If we're Christians, chances are we may think we have this question sorted...
ISIS launching more attacks, gaining more advantage despite sustained Russian airstrikes, experts say
Russian airstrikes are doing more harm than good in Syria allowing the Islamic State (ISIS) to have more room to maneuver and reposition its fighters, according to the IHS Jane's Terrorism and Insurgency Center.

Muslim woman who eloped with Christian man and embraced Jesus killed by her own family in Egypt honour killing
A Muslim woman divorcee whose romance to a Christian man prompted her to convert to Christianity was killed by members of her family in Tamia, Egypt in yet another case of honour killing.

Rubio, Cruz gang up on Trump as Mideast policy splits candidates in fiery GOP debate before Super Tuesday
Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz teamed up against Donald Trump, hitting the Republican presidential front-runner from all sides in a fiery debate Thursday night just four days before the all-important Super Tuesday contests.

Australian abuse victims make crowdfunded journey to Rome for Vatican treasurer testimony
Cardinal George Pell will give evidence on Monday to Australia's long-running Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse.

11 Bible verses on the beauty of God's creativity
We can experience the beauty of God's creation no matter where we are. Whether it's the birth of a new family member or the spiritual peace that we experience whilst out in nature, there are constant reminders of God's handiwork in our world.

Why TV producers need to make more space for Christian faith on the small screen
In recent years a number of Bible-inspired blockbusters have made the big screen - Exodus: Gods and Kings, Noah and the upcoming Risen - and these cinematic adaptations from recent times are nothing new. But when it comes to the small screen, authentic everyday Christian experiences are severely lacking.

Vatican cookbook dishes on food and life inside Vatican City
Have you ever wanted to know what the Pope's favourite meal is or what kind of dishes are regularly served up in the Vatican? Well, the wait is almost over. And not only will you be able to get an insight into the culinary tastes of Pope Francis, the residents of Vatican City and members of the Swiss Guard, but you'll also be able to recreate the meals in your own home.

Huge fireball, 2nd largest in recent history, exploded over the Atlantic on February 6, NASA reveals
Although not a lot of people noticed it, a huge fireball meteor blazed across and exploded across the sky over the Atlantic Ocean earlier this month.