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Ethan Hawke plays a pastor struggling with his faith in 'First Reformed'
Ethan Hawke plays a pastor struggling with his faith in 'First Reformed'

The actor plays a preacher named Ernst Toller from a Dutch Reform church located in New York.

Bible from 1854 to return to its original family, thanks to a man's persistence
Bible from 1854 to return to its original family, thanks to a man's persistence

The antique Bible still has its pages intact, albeit slight discolored. The family will still be able to read and draw guidance from this book for many years.

5 Bible verses for comfort when grieving
5 Bible verses for comfort when grieving

While people cope differently, there is one common denominator for everyone who is grieving, and that is the Lord. The Lord can restore hope and give strength during those trying times. If you're grieving right now or know someone who is, focus on these Bible verses.

What to do when you can't find a friend
What to do when you can't find a friend

Friends, did you know that even if we don't have a friend on earth, we are not alone? In fact, breaking free from loneliness isn't dependent on having many friends or confidants. It's dependent on our relationship with and working knowledge of God.

5 Christian songs to play at parties
5 Christian songs to play at parties

Ditch the songs with sexual innuendos and play these upbeat Christian party songs instead.

5 Christian rock band you may not know
5 Christian rock band you may not know

We should welcome diversity in the music we listen to as long as it praises Christ. If you're into rock music, give these bands a try.

5 TV shows Christians should watch
5 TV shows Christians should watch

While "Game of Thrones" will almost always rank as the #1 TV series in the list of many, do take note that there are TV shows out there that Christians can learn a lot from. If you have plenty of time to spare in the coming weeks, give these TV shows a try.

How to forgive someone who's done something unforgivable?
How to forgive someone who's done something unforgivable?

However unforgivable you see an act is, we also have different ways to cope with the pain and forgive someone. But when your heart is so broken and hurt, how can you push yourself to forgive your offender?

Pope Francis baptises 'migrant hero' in Holy Saturday service

Pope Francis on Saturday led an Easter vigil service, baptising eight adults, including a formerly undocumented Nigerian migrant beggar who became a hero when he disarmed an Italian thief wielding a cleaver.

Church of England to consider 'animal baptism'
Church of England to consider 'animal baptism'

Synod members will be asked to consider the implications of introducing a liturgy for pets 'in the light of an emerging consensus about the value of the environment and an increasing consciousness of animal sentience and awareness'.

Dawn of the dead: Are there zombies in Matthew's resurrection story?
Dawn of the dead: Are there zombies in Matthew's resurrection story?

Matthew's gospel gives one brief yet startling detail of events around Jesus' resurrection that can easily confuse: is this the biblical zombie story the church likes to forget?

Just a happy ending? Examining the evidence for the resurrection
Just a happy ending? Examining the evidence for the resurrection

Its the heart of the Easter story – but is it mere myth? Here's some of the historical evidence for the resurrection of Christ.

Archbishop Justin Welby's Easter testimony: I prayed, 'Lord Jesus, come into my life'
Archbishop Justin Welby's Easter testimony: I prayed, 'Lord Jesus, come into my life'

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has released a film telling the story of how he came to understand the cross for the first time.

'Jesus sends me consolation': Tears and hope one year on from Egypt's church bombings
'Jesus sends me consolation': Tears and hope one year on from Egypt's church bombings

Mary Edwar was holding hands with her husband Kareem Ghattas outside St Mark's Coptic cathedral in Alexandria after the packed service with some 700 families a year ago when the bomb went off and they were both thrown into the air.

'Game of Thrones' star hopes non-believers will also enjoy his new movie about Apostle Paul
'Game of Thrones' star hopes non-believers will also enjoy his new movie about Apostle Paul

James Faulkner is most well-known for his role in blockbuster HBO series "Game of Thrones", but the actor has said the he hopes that both believers and non-believers would like his new film, where he portrays the Apostle Paul.

Billy Graham's grandson has done a 'terrific job' portraying late evangelist in new Unbroken 2 movie, says producer
Billy Graham's grandson has done a 'terrific job' portraying late evangelist in new Unbroken 2 movie, says producer

The producer of "Unbroken: Path to Redemption" has praised the acting skills of Will Graham, who portrays his own grandfather, Billy Graham, in the upcoming movie about the conversion of Olympic gold medalist Louis Zamperini.