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Tennessee lawmakers pass bill against religious indoctrination of students
Lawmakers in Tennessee have passed a bill that allows the teaching of religion in public schools but not in a way that proselytizes any religion or religious belief.

Colorado church forms armed security unit to protect congregation from shooters
A church in Colorado has established its own armed security force to protect members from shootings.

Justin Bieber's mom sends prayer to God on son's birthday: 'Give him all I couldn't in Jesus name'
Canadian Christian singer Justin Bieber and his mother Pattie Mallette might not be as close as they would like to be right now, but that does not mean that they love each other any less.

New devotional featuring 90 persecution stories seeks to inspire people to become better Christians
It is inspiring to hear stories of Christians staying true to their faith despite the persecution they have received from other people, and this is exactly what the new devotional titled "I am n" by Voice of the Martyrs seeks to do.

'God's Not Dead 2' shows how a Christian teacher boldly stood up for her faith in face of challenges
Melissa Joan Hart is starring as Christian teacher Grace Wesley in the upcoming faith-based film "God's Not Dead 2," and in the film's new trailer, her character was seen being given a rough time after she used Scripture to answer a student's question.

Gospel artist Marvin Sapp writes about true love as he reminisces his wife who passed away in 2010
Gospel singer Marvin Sapp misses his wife MaLinda, who lost her life due to colon cancer back in September 2010, up to this day. On the 49th anniversary of her birthday, he even wrote a lengthy social media post to discuss what true love really is.

Pastor John Piper tells women: Submission doesn't mean leaving your brain at the altar
The Bible tells women to be submissive to their husbands, but Pastor John Piper says that there are certain parameters that women must take in order to ensure that they do not lose themselves in their marriages.

Relative calm in Syria but aid still desperately short
Humanitarian aid on Friday reached areas near the Syrian capital Damascus where fighting has been going on between rebels and government forces, but opposition groups said not enough assistance was getting through.

Relations thawing between Cuba and Europe
A deal would hand Cuba another achievement on the international stage following its détente with the United States 15 months ago and the renegotiation of its debt with creditors from the Paris Club of wealthy nations in December.

Turkey launches crackdown on newspaper and Muslim cleric - fears for freedom of speech
Turkish authorities seized control of the country's largest newspaper on Friday in a widening crackdown against supporters of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, an influential foe of President Tayyip Erdogan.

Plan to 'Dump Trump' fails to gain momentum
A plan to block Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump struggled to gain traction on Friday as rival candidates rejected it, while Democrats revelled in the chaos they hoped would boost their chances of keeping the White House.

Country artists mourn Joey Feek's death: 'A beautiful soul moved into heaven today'
While angels in heaven are rejoicing over their latest addition, people here on earth whose lives Joey Feek had touched are in mourning over her loss.

Shopping, Scripture and the Sabbath: Why so many Christians are against plans to extend Sunday trading hours
The issue of shopping on a Sunday is a hot topic in the UK at the moment as the British government deliberates over whether to pass a law to extend Sunday trading hours. But why is this such a big issue for Christians today?

7 ways to keep your Christian faith strong while traveling
Whenever we get the chance to take a holiday we see it as a break from the everyday tasks and responsibilities that we are required to do. But it shouldn't mean that we break away from God. Here are some of the ways you can keep your faith strong while travelling.

NASA astronaut returns to Earth 2 inches taller after spending almost a year in space
After spending nearly a year in the International Space Station, American astronaut Scott Kelly of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has come back home to Earth standing tall, literally.

30 minutes from Earth to Mars? It's possible using photonic propulsion, says NASA scientist
Believe it or not, 30 minutes will soon be the amount of time needed to travel from Earth to Mars, if recent projections of a scientist from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) were to be believed.