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ISIS turning 500 kidnapped children into soldiers, suicide bombers and executioners
ISIS turning 500 kidnapped children into soldiers, suicide bombers and executioners

The 500 children taken by Islamic State militants in the past few weeks may be brainwashed into becoming suicide bombers or child soldiers for the caliphate, the Iraqi police feared.

Manny Pacquiao and wife Jinkee share blessings by helping needy schoolchildren
Manny Pacquiao and wife Jinkee share blessings by helping needy schoolchildren

Filipino pride and boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is still nursing an injured shoulder, but that is not keeping him from his mission to do God's work and help those who are in need.

Pastor Phil Lineberger commits suicide; Struggle with depression took former President of Baptist General Convention of Texas
Pastor Phil Lineberger commits suicide; Struggle with depression took former President of Baptist General Convention of Texas

The former president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Phil Lineberger, who is also pastor of Sugar Land Baptist Church, committed suicide on Sunday, according to reports emerging Wednesday. Lineberger is known to have suffered with depression for a long time.

Sadie Robertson calls her great grandmother a \'true Proverbs 31 lady\'
Sadie Robertson calls her great grandmother a 'true Proverbs 31 lady'

Sadie Robertson, the teenage darling from "Duck Dynasty" has shown much love to her family members on her social media accounts, and this time, she placed the spotlight on her great grandmother.

Do we truly understand how to \'one another\'?
Do we truly understand how to 'one another'?

Claire Musters looks at how we are able to express God's heart through community.

Atheist church minister being reviewed for her \'effectiveness\'
Atheist church minister being reviewed for her 'effectiveness'

A Canadian church minister who is an atheist is being reviewed for 'effectiveness' of her ministry this month by the regional committee of the United Church of Canada.

What was on Carrie Underwood\'s mind when she wrote \'Little Toy Guns\'?
What was on Carrie Underwood's mind when she wrote 'Little Toy Guns'?

Christian country crooner Carrie Underwood has a special message in her hit song "Little Toy Guns," since it tackles domestic violence and how children are affected by it.

Transgender and Christian: How Caitlyn Jenner challenges the Church
Transgender and Christian: How Caitlyn Jenner challenges the Church

For some Christians, helping people to transition from one gender to another is compassionate, others are profoundly uncomfortable with it. So what are the issues, and how should Christians approach them?

For Kit Harrington who plays Jon Snow in \'Game of Thrones,\' hunk label is \'demeaning\'
For Kit Harrington who plays Jon Snow in 'Game of Thrones,' hunk label is 'demeaning'

"Game of Thrones" star Kit Harrington, 28 is not really pleased when people define him as a "hunk" since fans are placing more value on his physical appearance rather than his credibility as an actor.

\'Atheist of the year\' tells of exit from fundamentalist Quiverfull movement
'Atheist of the year' tells of exit from fundamentalist Quiverfull movement

A former leading light in the Christian "Quiverfull" movement made famous by the Duggar family, and recently named Atheist of the Year, has opened up about her experiences in the fundamental Christian community.

MP Sir Gerald Howarth: \'We are a Christian country: if you despise our Christian values go somewhere else\'
MP Sir Gerald Howarth: 'We are a Christian country: if you despise our Christian values go somewhere else'

Christian MP Sir Gerald Howarth said in a parliamentary debate on Monday that if immigrants did not like Britain's Christian values they should move elsewhere.

What does it take to be a \'consecrated virgin\'?
What does it take to be a 'consecrated virgin'?

They aren't nuns, but they do choose to remain celibate for their whole lives; around 3,500 Catholic women worldwide are known as 'consecrated virgins'.

Seeking status limits the potential for spiritual breakthrough
Seeking status limits the potential for spiritual breakthrough

Platform building, stature and prestige are a key part of our celebrity-obsessed culture, but missional church leader Mike Breen says that spiritual breakthrough will only come when "we turn our backs on the usual ways of gaining status".

Skylanders SuperChargers announced, new preview videos released
Skylanders SuperChargers announced, new preview videos released

Skylanders is the game that started the trend for collectable toys that unlock characters on the screen. This year's version, Skylanders SuperChargers, has just been announced.

Duggar family pastor defends \'19 Kids and Counting\' family: God is always forgiving
Duggar family pastor defends '19 Kids and Counting' family: God is always forgiving

The Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" is getting another supporter in their Pastor Dr. Ronnie Floyd, 59 of the Pinnacle Cross Church in Roger, Arkansas.

Why is Emma Watson praising the men of Iceland?
Why is Emma Watson praising the men of Iceland?

Harry Potter alum Emma Watson has nothing but praises for the men of Iceland for being strong supporters of the HeForShe campaign for gender equality.