News

Ben Seewald wants \'15 sons\' thru natural birth and adoption; Derick and Jill Dillard also eye adoption
Ben Seewald wants '15 sons' thru natural birth and adoption; Derick and Jill Dillard also eye adoption

Baby talk is dominating the Seewald and Dillard households nowadays, what with the recent arrival of Ben and Jessa's son Spurgeon Elliot as well as the ministry work of Derick and Jill opening up the possibility of adoption.

Billy Graham, 97, joins Gallup Poll\'s List of Most Admired Men for a record 59th consecutive time
Billy Graham, 97, joins Gallup Poll's List of Most Admired Men for a record 59th consecutive time

Even though he is already 97 years old, evangelist Billy Graham has proven that he can still lead the masses to Jesus Christ since he has just been named as one of the Gallup Poll's 10 Most Admired Men in America for the 59th consecutive time.

Ex-atheist turned Jesus\' follower spends Christmas feeding and spreading cheer to Christian refugee families
Ex-atheist turned Jesus' follower spends Christmas feeding and spreading cheer to Christian refugee families

An American atheist turned Christian humanitarian leader has once again undertaken his avowed mission to feed and bring cheer to Christian children and their families in U.N. refugee camps in the Middle East.

Archbishop of Canterbury uses new year message to speak up for refugees
Archbishop of Canterbury uses new year message to speak up for refugees

The Archbishop of Canterbury today speaks up for refugees, calling on Britain to welcome them today as this country has done in the past.

Muslim family touched by kindness of stranger who paid their dinner bill and wished them \'Merry Christmas\'
Muslim family touched by kindness of stranger who paid their dinner bill and wished them 'Merry Christmas'

A complete stranger paying for the bill of people in a restaurant with no strings attached is not very common. But it is unmistakeably rare when a stranger, presumably a Christian, pays for the bill of a group of Muslims with a "Merry Christmas" message written on the bill to boot.

Transgender confusion madness: A father turns into a mother and the mother turns into a pregnant father?
Transgender confusion madness: A father turns into a mother and the mother turns into a pregnant father?

There was a time when it's a no-brainer to describe a family. That basic unit of society consists of a married couple—a man who is the father and a woman who is the mother—and their child or children who are straight boys or girls. However, nowadays, there are "families" that could be very confusing to describe, according to Charisma News' Line of Fire columnist Michael Brown.

New York cop named Christian honoured for saving life of man about to kill self by giving him a hug
New York cop named Christian honoured for saving life of man about to kill self by giving him a hug

A 27-year-old New York police officer named Christian Campoverde has earned all the virtues associated with his first name. Five days before Christmas, Christian saved the life of a fellow man. And he did it simply by giving a hug.

Bill Cosby charged with aggravated indecent assault
Bill Cosby charged with aggravated indecent assault

Bill Cosby has been charged with aggravated indecent assault charges for an incident in 2004 when he plied a woman with drugs and alcohol before sexually assaulting her.

3 questions that Christians should ask themselves to determine what is more important - God or money
3 questions that Christians should ask themselves to determine what is more important - God or money

Summit Church Pastor J.D. Greear says the subject of money is a touchy one for many individuals. Even though a person might profess to be generous, his or her habits will always reveal the true story.

Bill Cosby charged with aggravated indecent assault
Bill Cosby charged with aggravated indecent assault

Bill Cosby was charged yesterday with aggravated indecent assault for an incident in 2004 when he plied a woman with drugs and alcohol before sexually assaulting her.

How to make a New Year\'s resolution you\'ll actually keep
How to make a New Year's resolution you'll actually keep

The arrival of a new year always gives us a great opportunity to reflect on what we'd like to change about ourselves. For me, the New Year's Resolution isn't just a vaccuous product of festive over-consumption, but a great opportunity to initiate those changes.

10 things to look out for in 2016: Part Two
10 things to look out for in 2016: Part Two

Krish Kandiah looks ahead to what might be in store for the next year.

Pope accepts resignation of Australian bishop accused of cover-up over child sex abuse
Pope accepts resignation of Australian bishop accused of cover-up over child sex abuse

The Pope has accepted the resignation of a bishop accused of covering up for the Catholic Church during the Australian Royal Commission on child sex abuse.

New Year - Renewed Church? Five Books for Renewal
New Year - Renewed Church? Five Books for Renewal

Reflecting on the theme of Christian renewal, David Robertson has made a list of his top five books of 2015 - each of which, as it happens, points to the renewal that is needed.

What are the top five most influential songs of 2015? No.1 Wiz Khalifa ft Charlie Puth with \'See you again\'
What are the top five most influential songs of 2015? No.1 Wiz Khalifa ft Charlie Puth with 'See you again'

Krish Kandiah continues his series exploring the themes and messages behind the most influential songs of the year

Angela Merkel: Influx of refugees in Germany offer an \'opportunity\'
Angela Merkel: Influx of refugees in Germany offer an 'opportunity'

German society and the economy stand to benefit from the influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday, repeating her optimistic mantra "we can do this".