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Could these two tips help improve your prayers?
As Christians, prayer is vital in maintaining our relationship with God. However, I'm sure there are some of us who would agree that we could use a little pre-prayer pep talk. Understanding how we can we go about improving our prayers is entirely dependent on what elements are in need of strengthening. But, there are two common areas that we can address.
Use of boys' locker room by a transgender sparks controversy in California school
A transgender, born a woman but identifies herself as a boy, has triggered controversy at a high school in San Diego, California after she started using the boys' locker room.
Franklin Graham spends Valentine's Day with dad Billy, who says he still misses his wife Ruth
American evangelist Franklin Graham decided to spend his Valentine's Day with his father Billy, and when the two warriors of God talked about the day of hearts, they fondly remembered one special lady - the late Ruth Graham.
Joel Osteen accused of misusing Scripture in his new book 'The Power of I Am'
When Christian minister Joel Osteen appeared before The Late Show with Stephen Colbert recently, he talked about his new book "The Power of I Am" and how it would help people stop thinking negative thoughts about themselves.
Christian artist Jordan Smith makes music history: 1 million singles sold in less than 6 months; new album set for release
"The Voice" season 9 contestant Jordan Smith impressed viewers of the show so much with his singing chops that he was proclaimed the winner last season.
Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard bares his Christian mission: Use NBA as platform for God'
It is not easy being both a Christian and a successful NBA star. If the Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard did not share a solid foundation with Jesus Christ, he suspects that his life might have turned out differently.
Justin Bieber admits fame has taken its toll on his ties with estranged parents, says he's closer to his dad than his mom
When Canadian pop star Justin Bieber shot to fame, the relationship he shared with his estranged parents Jeremy Jack Bieber and Pattie Mallette took its toll.
Mystery shrouds Scalia's death: 'Animated' justice suddenly found lifeless in bed 'with pillow over his head'
Although investigators have declared that Justice Antonin Scalia had died of natural causes and that there was no foul play involved, mystery continues to shroud his death amid the unusual circumstances before and during the discovery of his body.
'Miracle child': Baby pronounced 'dead' and about to be cremated suddenly comes back to life in China
Workers at a funeral home in China had the biggest shock of their lives when a tiny premature baby boy declared dead the day before and was about to be cremated suddenly cried inside the morgue's refrigerated cadaver compartment.
U.S. missionary recalls story on how Jesus Christ appeared before Muslim family in Mideast refugee camp
Jesus Christ is in the war-torn places in the Middle East, "in the middle of the desert, in the dirt" and touching the lives of "the poor in spirit, the broken-hearted, the contrite, the desperate."
African churches could face 'consequences' for supporting criminalisation of homosexuality
Churches in areas such as Uganda and Nigeria who support the criminalisation of homosexuality, could face "consequences" the Archbishop of Canterbury told the Church of England's governing body today.
Vatican: Yes, Catholic bishops do have to report child abuse
It was widely reported last week that new bishops undertaking a Vatican course were told that they were not obliged to report abuse when it was discovered.
Feeling overwhelmed? 10 Bible verses about rest
The day seems too full and we feel we need to take a break, but we feel guilty.
Is the Vicar of Dibley set to come back as a bishop?
Could the Vicar of Dibley be about to return to the nation's TV screens as a bishop?
Welby at Synod: Primates meeting was 'spun more than Donald Trump'
The Archbishop of Canterbury also urged warring factions in the Church of England's governing assembly not to put power struggles over human flourishing and freedom when discussing human sexuality.
Steve Chalke: Some Muslim teaching is closer to Christ than some churches'
Steve Chalke, Baptist minister and founder of Oasis, has told Christian Today he believes parts of Islamic theology better reflect God's character than some Christian teaching.