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Serious abuse by priests could still go unreported, Church's safeguarding chief admits
Serious abuse by priests could still go unreported, Church's safeguarding chief admits

Rape and other serious abuse carried out by priests and bishops today may still be ignored and not properly reported, the Church of England's head of safeguarding admitted yesterday.

Lakewood Church's Craig Johnson shares how his son's autism manifests God's power
Lakewood Church's Craig Johnson shares how his son's autism manifests God's power

Craig Johnson established the Champions Club at Joel Osteen's church for families with special needs as inspired by his son, Connor, who has special needs.

What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?
What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?

With so many disagreements about the gift of tongues, we should let the Bible tell us about it. What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues?

Boston college discourages saying 'God bless you' on campus so no one is offended
Boston college discourages saying 'God bless you' on campus so no one is offended

Students at a women's college in Boston are being discouraged from saying "God bless you" when someone sneezes as it might be construed as a form of "microaggression" against people who practise another religion.

'Downton Abbey' star Hugh Bonneville investigates final days of Jesus's life in new TV documentary for Easter
'Downton Abbey' star Hugh Bonneville investigates final days of Jesus's life in new TV documentary for Easter

The popular TV star took up theology as a young man in college and actually learned from Rowan Williams, the former leader of the Church of England.

Nun says she has lost everything in legal battle with Katy Perry over historic LA convent
Nun says she has lost everything in legal battle with Katy Perry over historic LA convent

A nun has recounted how she has lost everything after fighting a legal battle over the sale of a historic L.A. convent, which pop singer Katy Perry wanted to buy for $14.5 million.

Algerian government imposes heavy fines on Christians for transporting Bibles
Algerian government imposes heavy fines on Christians for transporting Bibles

The Algerian government imposed heavy fines on two brothers for carrying over 50 Bibles in their car, just weeks after it denied that it is discriminating against the country's religious minority by ordering the closure of several churches in recent months.

Duggar family news: Derick Dillard would let Jill get an abortion only if it would save her life
Duggar family news: Derick Dillard would let Jill get an abortion only if it would save her life

The Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On" are definitely against abortion, but when one person recently asked Derick Dillard if he would allow Jill to get one under certain conditions, he said yes.

Bart Millard reveals mom's reaction to the film 'I Can Only Imagine'
Bart Millard reveals mom's reaction to the film 'I Can Only Imagine'

It's deeply personal for MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard to see the film "I Can Only Imagine," which is based on the Christian band's same-titled song, as the movie is about his relationship with father, Arthur Millard.

3 things we can learn from John the beloved
3 things we can learn from John the beloved

John the beloved can teach us many things necessary to a growing faith in and relationship with Christ.

3 ways to enjoy praying - even when you don't feel like praying
3 ways to enjoy praying - even when you don't feel like praying

Have you ever felt like you don't want to pray? Or that you always need to be in the mood before you can pray? If you said yes to any of the two, you've got to read this.

What to do when you feel like God's plans for you aren't going to happen soon
What to do when you feel like God's plans for you aren't going to happen soon

There are times in our lives wherein we feel like God's plans for us aren't happening anytime soon, even after we have prayed, read our Bibles and obeyed God's Word. What do we do when we feel like that?

Who is Martha and what can we learn from her not sitting at the feet of Jesus?
Who is Martha and what can we learn from her not sitting at the feet of Jesus?

We may have known Martha as Mary's sister, one who didn't sit down at the feet of Jesus, but there's much more to her than that.

Why did Jesus drive the people out of the temple?
Why did Jesus drive the people out of the temple?

God's house should be the place where He is sought after in prayer, worship, fasting, and the teaching of the Word.

Woman headed towards collapsing bridge thanks God after being saved by red light
Woman headed towards collapsing bridge thanks God after being saved by red light

A woman who was driving towards a bridge that collapsed in Florida was forced to stop because of a red light, but that moment of pause actually saved her life.

Selena Gomez draws strength from God's word after split with Justin Bieber
Selena Gomez draws strength from God's word after split with Justin Bieber

It's never easy dealing with a breakup, so "Fetish" singer Selena Gomez is drawing strength from God as she deals with her reported separation from on-again, off-again boyfriend, Justin Bieber.