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Why did Jesus really ask the Samaritan woman for a drink?
One of the great 'meeting Jesus' stories of the New Testament is in John 4, where he encounters the woman at the well.

Court rules that Christian T-shirt printer can refuse orders promoting LGBT lifestyle
A Christian American T-shirt designer has won a significant victory in a case about the freedom of Americans to run a business according to their beliefs.

Most Americans believe the Bible is divinely inspired, but fewer than ever take it literally
Most Americans still believe the Bible is the inspired word of God, but the number who believe it should be taken literally (24 per cent) is at a 40-year low.

Tad Cummins and Elizabeth Thomas' escape detailed in hearing
Details of the long and hard struggle invovling a missing teenager in Tennessee were revealed during the two-hour-long hearing of the accused, Tad Cummins, who allegedly manipulated and brainwashed 15-year-old Elizabeth Thomas. The pair were on the run for 38 days before a tipper recognized them and reported their location to local authorities.

Catholic priest arrested in Italian mafia bust, accused of embezzling millions meant for migrants
A Catholic priest is among 68 people arrested in Italy in a bust on a large-scale mafia scam, which allegedly abused funds intended for needy refugees.

How many books are there in the New Testament? You might need to know this, if you are an asylum seeker
In some countries, such as Sweden, simply finding faith in Jesus is not enough. To successfully claim asylum, new Christians must master facts that few who are Christians from birth are even aware of.

When is Father's Day 2017 in USA?
Every year, aside from having to face the continuously changing political climate and the seemingly worsening standards of living and quality of life, humans all over the world spend at least two days honoring their parents.

'One life is all we have': The surprising sainthood of Joan of Arc
On this day in 1920, the woman known as Joan of Arc was canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church. The move might have surprised Joan, since 500 years earlier, the Church had burned her at the stake.

Christian lawyer in Pakistan receives death threats for efforts to help persecuted minorities
A Christian lawyer in Pakistan has been warned she will be killed if she does not stop defending people accused of blasphemy against Islam.

How should Christians decide how to vote? 5 checks to help you choose
I can't tell you whom to vote for in the general election, but here are five checks I use when filling in my polling card.

Middle East's first ordained female minister denied entry for a trip to the UK over fears she won't return home
The first ordained female Christian minister in the Middle East has been denied a short-term visa to the UK, with the British government fearing she may not leave the country at the end of her trip.

Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians at Oval Office meeting, officials claim
President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to Russia's foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation, two US officials said on Monday.

'Evangelicals are destroying our Church,' says Syrian Orthodox leader
A Church leader in Syria has accused evangelical Christians of helping 'destroy' the ancient Orthodox church of the East by offering aid if they start worshipping at house churches.

Christian printer wins major victory after court says he can refuse to print pro-gay T-shirts because they conflict with his beliefs
In a major victory for religious freedom, a U.S. federal court has ruled that a Christian printer has the right to refuse orders that promote messages conflicting with his religious beliefs.

Viral video shows 2-year-old girl crying because Jesus loves her so much and she wants Him to come back
An adorable little girl is shown crying in a new viral video saying, "Jesus loves me" and "I want Jesus to come."

Signs of Heaven? Photo of strange lights at scene of crash where mother, baby and friend died comfort grieving family
A photo of a strange beam of light ascending from the scene of a deadly accident to the sky, with two small orbs appearing to fly up out of the wreck, has been captivating viewers online.