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'First 5' Bible app encourages Christians to devote first 5 minutes of their day to God
Bestselling Christian author and Proverbs 31 Ministries president Lysa TerKeurst has just launched a new Bible app called "First 5," which encourages people to devote the first five minutes of their day to God before they do anything else.
'Take the high road': Franklin Graham writes open letter to US presidential bets
Reverend Franklin Graham has written an open letter to all of the 2016 presidential hopefuls in America, urging them to "take the high road" when campaign period starts for the sake of the country and its people.
35 women all accusing Bill Cosby of rape grace the cover of New York Magazine
The 35 women who have accused comedian Bill Cosby of rape have just appeared on the cover of the July 27 edition of New York Magazine.
Biblical name confirmed by inscription on 3,000-year-old jar
The large ceramic jar was found to be inscribed with the name Eshbaal ben Beda.
Gaddafi's son sentenced to death by Libyan court
Libyan court passed a death sentence in absentia on Muammar Gaddafi's most prominent son, Saif al-Islam, on Tuesday for war crimes and acts to crush peaceful protests during the country's 2011 revolution that ended his father's rule.
Viral pastor Dewey Smith does not support same-sex marriage, church says
A pastor who's sermon on hypocrisy in the church went viral last week says his words have been taken out of context and he is not in favour of same-sex marriage.
Antarctica is losing its only Catholic priest
Staff cutbacks and declining attendances mean that Roman Catholics will no longer serve the Chapel.
Mark Driscoll confirms move to Phoenix, sparks speculation about new church venture
He says ministry "remains a calling and desire, but my plan is not to rush into anything".
Pakistan: 1,000 girls forced to convert to Islam every year
Every year, at least 1,000 Pakistani girls are forced into Muslim marriages and made to convert to Islam, according to a recent report.
Oklahoma's Ten Commandments monument must go, says court in blow to conservatives
Its location violates the state constitution's ban on the use of state property for the benefit of religion.
Cocaine-snorting peer resigns from House of Lords after newspaper sting
Lord Sewel resigned as deputy speaker of the House of Lords two days ago.
Holocaust comment fallout: Huckabee draws fire from Obama and Bush but gets support from Cruz, Santorum and Trump
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee earned the ire of President Barack Obama after he criticized the president's nuke deal with Iran, even going as far as comparing it to the horrific events of the Holocaust.
Autopsy sheds no light on Bobbi Kristina Brown bathtub death
Brown, 22, had no previously unknown medical conditions that would have contributed to her death.
Turkey and US plan IS-free zone along Turkish border
Attacks will sweep Islamic State fighters from a strip of land along the Turkish border.
Labour Party is 'frightened of its own shadow', says Andy Burnham
The party lacks the courage and big ideas to win back lost voters, Burnham will say today.
US Scout movement lifts ban on gay leaders in face of church protests
The 105-year-old Texas-based organisation has been deeply divided over the policy.