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'One church building is now a centre of ISIS': Syrian Christian speaks out about life in Raqqa
After ISIS took control of the Syrian city of Raqqa in 2014, John â a Christian in his early 20s using a pseudonym â decided to stay in the city and survived living there for eighteen months.

Does the Pope really think Donald Trump isn't a Christian?
The Pope told reporters on the plane back to Rome after his Mexican trip that Trump was "not Christian" for wanting to build a wall between Mexico and the US.

The surprising Christian faith of Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson
Almost every single one of the 44 US Presidents has been a professing Christian, but two names stand out from the rest: Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln.

Bezalel: Meet the artists bringing creativity and community together
Bezalel has a vision to build community around creativity, inspired by the creator God.

Obama to meet Raul Castro and dissidents on historic trip to Cuba
The visit will be another major step toward ending decades of animosity between former Cold War foes.

Natalie Grant reflects: People should not treat God like Santa Claus; instead, thank Him for what He's already done
When talking about her song "More Than Anything," Christian singer Natalie Grant reflected on her treatment of God and realized that she should concentrate more on loving Him rather than loving Him only when He provides good things for her.

Rapper Andy Mineo sparks online debate on whether it's acceptable for Christians to use curse words
Rapper Andy Mineo sparked quite the debate on social media when he asked his fans if it's acceptable for Christians to use curse words.

Naghmeh Abedini strives to learn humility shown by Canaanite woman who pleaded Jesus to have mercy on her
Naghmeh Abedini is currently going through a difficult patch with her husband Saeed even after he has been released from his prison cell in Iran, and this is why she is asking God to help her learn about humility.

Toby Mac, other Christian artists are big winners during this year's Grammys
A lot of Christian artists won big during the 2016 Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Feb. 15, with Toby Mac taking home the award for the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for "This is Not a Test."

Hillsong launches Phoenix megachurch, its third in U.S.: 'Everybody invited' but 'we don't affirm gay lifestyle'
Hillsong Church is expanding. The global church, which was founded in Australia, is launching on Feb. 21 its third congregation in the U.S., and it is located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tim Tebow's 'Night to Shine' events draw 32,000 people with special needs in 48 states and 6 other countries
Former NFL star and current SEC analyst Tim Tebow's plans for his Night to Shine prom is getting bigger and bigger each year, with over 32,000 people with special needs attended the event hosted by the Tim Tebow Foundation this year.

Carrie Underwood says success should be 'bigger' than fans' adulation and music sales
When it comes to her music, Christian country singer Carrie Underwood is a firm believer of taking risks and chances. This is exactly what she did with her gospel songs "Jesus, Take the Wheel" and "Something in the Water."

Franklin Graham says Kanye West, Taylor Swift should've thanked God during their Grammy acceptance speeches
Instead of taking swipes againt each other during the Grammy Awards ceremony held on Feb. 15 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, Reverend Franklin Graham believes that singers Taylor Swift and Kanye West should have just used their time with the audience to thank God for giving them their fame and success.

Ciara admits struggling with celibacy, but says relationship with Russell Wilson is growing even stronger
It was not an easy decision for singer Ciara and her NFL boyfriend Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks to remain celibate before marriage. Even up to now, Ciara admits that she struggles with her feelings, although the commitment they made to God has been "going pretty good."

Glenn Beck bares reason why he left Fox News: 'I was told to stop talking about God and telling people to pray'
Former Fox News host Glenn Back did not like it when the network was telling him what to say during the program, but he got particularly upset when he was instructed to "stop talking about God."

Kirk Franklin speaks up about friendship with Kanye West: 'I will not turn my back on my brother'
A lot of people don't like the thought of Christian singer Kirk Franklin associating himself with controversial rapper Kanye West, especially the latter is notorious for comparing himself to God and using a lot of profanity in a supposedly gospel album. However, Franklin hopes that people will be more understanding of their friendship.