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Rick Warren's 'The Daniel Plan' named Christian Book of the Year
Saddleback pastor Rick Warren's weight loss book The Daniel Plan: 40 days to a healthier life, co-written with doctors Daniel Amen and Mark Hyman, was named the Christian Book of the Year at an award ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee last night.

The Confused Christian's Guide to the British General Election
The equation of Christianity with one particular political position is always a disaster, so how should we vote?

Obama seeks to reassure Gulf allies over Iran nuclear deal
The US president is expected to make a renewed push for a region-wide defence system.

Prince will play Baltimore in Freddie Gray tribute
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Prince will perform a special concert in Baltimore on Sunday.

Election: Cameron and Miliband desperate to break deadlock on final day of campaigning
Polls show the two main parties level, with neither likely to form a majority government.

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini's 35th birthday wish is for revival in America
US citizen Pastor Saeed Abedini will celebrate his birthday, Thursday, May 7, in his Iranian jail cell.

Baltimore pastor works with faith leaders to bring healing to the city after Freddie Gray unrest
A Baltimore pastor has joined with leaders of other faiths to address the needs of the city following recent unrest in response to the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray, who sustained a fatal spinal injury while in police custody.

Homeless donor who moved the heart of a congregation wants to remain anonymous
The homeless man who inspired the faithful of a North Carolina church by leaving an 18 cent donation along with a touching message wishes to remain anonymous despite all of the publicity his act of kindness has received.

High school principal says he was fired for reading Bible with students
Manchester High School Principal Dr. Michael Lehr claims he was fired for reading the Bible and praying with students during a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in his school.

Jailed pastor Saeed Abedini faces even more pressure from Iran; extended prison time a possibility
Despite the assurance US President Barack Obama that securing the release of US-Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini from an Iranian prison remains a top priority, the pastor is is still faced with the possibility of extended jail time as he faces pressure to renounce Christianity.

Hollywood's 'Holy' trend poses both advantages and challenges for Christians
There are challenges and benefits that come with Hollywood's recent 'holy' trend. This was the consensus of religious leaders and entertainment experts following the bevy of Christian based material that has sprung up on television and in cinemas.

Immigration, the economy and other issues Pope Francis may raise in his address to the US Congress
Pope will not shy away from issues affecting the faithful, top adviser says

Pastor embarks on 200 mile walk to raise awareness on homelessness
A Michigan pastor has embarked on a 200 mile walk from the Mackinac Bridge to the Abundant Life Mission in Menominee, in an effort to raise $100,000 for the benefit of homeless people.

Christian rapper Lecrae credits God for success
Multi awarded Christian rapper Lecrae is crediting his current success in the mainstream charts to God.

Women use #BreastiesStrong to send message to pastor for anti cleavage message
Women are using the #BreastiesStrong hashtag to respond to a Sussex pastor's Facebook message labelling women who post selfies with their cleavages exposed as insecure.

Natalie Grant funny reaction to being nominated as Female Artist of the Year by the K-LOVE Fan Awards
How does Christian artist Natalie Grant feel about being nominated for the Female Artist of the Year category at the K-LOVE Fan Awards?