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4 things not to say to someone struggling with sin
Helping people get out of sinful patterns can seem like a daunting task, but in it's fullest essence, it's not rocket science, really.

China: Huge new church to open in Guangzhou city as elsewhere pastors are imprisoned
The largest church ever to be built in Guangzhou, capital of China's Guangdong province, is to open its doors soon.

Is ISIS a truly Islamic State? According to Mohammed's covenants with Christians, no.
ISIS is violating the teaching of Mohammed in persecuting Christians, according to a new study on previously untranslated writings of the Prophet.

Church could broker peace in 'water wars' between Egypt and Ethiopia
Christians could play an important role in easing tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia, according to an Egyptian Coptic bishop.

What does the Bible have to say about saving for retirement?
One would be surprised to know that the word "retirement" never shows up in the Bible, but there are principles that point to the concept of retirement and the wisdom behind it.

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.