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NBC drama 'Rise' criticized for airing anti-Christian storyline during Holy Week
NBC's "Rise" is a new high school musical drama series but some Christians aren't happy with one storyline involving a gay character.

3 things we receive because the temple veil was torn in two
At Jesus' death on the cross, something spectacular happened: the temple veil was torn in two.

5 Daily Devotion Ideas for Easter, Good Friday
Holy Week is a splendid time to reflect and dig deep into your faith. Use these questions to reflect on how you've been as a Christian, your understanding of the gospel, and how you can be more worthy of God's love.

No more pain for Philippines devotee nailed to cross for 32nd time
A Philippines man who has been nailed to a cross every Easter for the past 32 years in a Good Friday re-enactment of Jesus Christ's crucifixion says he no longer feels any pain from his wounds.

Division and confusion for Catholic parish in China, as historic deal looms
Like many Chinese Catholics, Lin Jinqing was shocked when news trickled through to him of an impending deal between Beijing and the Vatican that would end a long dispute over control of the Church in China.

Who was Joseph of Arimathea?
All four Gospels say a man named Joseph, from Arimathea, took charge of Jesus' body after his crucifixion.

Giving up: Lent, Easter and your true self-worth
As hearts turn towards Easter, it is natural to look back at all we've 'given up' for Lent but it is more important that we look up and see what has been given up for us.

Good Friday today: Living the death of Jesus
If Christ is not raised, our faith is in vain. But to see Easter whole, we have to start at Good Friday.

Prince of Wales 'deeply moved' by persecuted Christians: the suffering are 'not forgotten'
The Prince of Wales has delivered an Easter message of emphatic support for persecuted Christians across the world. Those suffering for their faith are 'not forgotten', he said, as he described being 'deeply moved' by their 'capacity for forgiveness'.

Christ's 'crown of thorns' tree may help in climate change fight, researchers say
As the sun beats down on the barren slopes around Jerusalem, a tree of the kind believed to have provided the crown of thorns in Biblical accounts of Jesus Christ's crucifixion stands unaffected, its fruits ample and foliage green.

What's wrong with a Good Friday Walk of Witness?
A few years ago I went on my first Good Friday Walk of Witness. For all the wrong reasons, it wasn't a happy experience.

Gethsemane, Good Friday and how our shrapnel wounds prepare us for Easter
My husband and I went to view a house for sale nearby and were shown around it by the old couple who had lived there for over 30 years.

Why was Jesus crucified as opposed to being executed in some other way?
We all know that Christ died, but why did He have to die that way?

Justin Bieber wears prayer T-shirt as he spends time talking with homeless people in LA
Pop sensation Justin Bieber took to the streets of Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon to chat with some homeless people and offer them some water and snacks.

Car accident claims life of renowned pastor Rick Seaward
Megachurch pastor Rick Seaward, who is known for helping plant thousands of churches around the world, has died in a car accident in Brazil last Saturday.

Hillsong pastor Brian Houston tells Fox News Christians shouldn't fear attacks on their faith
The pastor of Australia's Hillsong Church discussed recent controversies around Joy Behar's comments on Mike Pence's faith and Jim Carrey's portrait resembling Sarah Huckabee Sanders.