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Trump is counting on the Christian vote in midterm elections
Donald Trump is banking on evangelical Christians to turn out in large numbers at the midterm elections on November 6 and in his view, they have good reason to.

Heckling Jeff Sessions: Lessons about patience from a pastor's protest
We've recently had to start a new list in our house. It's not my son's letter to Santa, that started back in March. This is a list of 'banned words'.

US missionary shot dead in Cameroon
A Christian missionary from Indiana was killed in Cameroon on Tuesday when he was shot while traveling in a region where the military and separatists have been fighting.

Churches and Christians urged to pray for the media
The initiative is being promoted by Christians in Media, a UK network and community that supports, encourages and inspires Christians who work in, and with, media.

Bring on the ghouls and zombies: Why I'm embracing Halloween this year
As Maya Angelou said: 'If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.'

The messy business of loving people: Why Bob Goff told me to get a puppy
Two years ago my life was interrupted by an experience of Love I still struggle to explain.

Prayers and solidarity after gunmen targeting Jews kills 11 in Pittsburgh synagogue
Faith leaders have condemned the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue yesterday, with Christians and Muslims lining up to express solidarity with the victims.

Mexico offers ID papers and jobs in bid to halt migrant train on journey to US
Mexico on Friday offered temporary identification papers and jobs to migrants who register for asylum in the country, stepping up efforts to halt the advance of a U.S.-bound Central American caravan that has angered Washington.

Judge rejects Christian lawsuit against Drag Queen Story Hour for children
A Houston federal judge dismissed on Wednesday a legal case led by conservative Christians against a local public library's "Drag Queen Story Hour" events.

Painting of Jesus survives huge fire that burned historic 150-year-old church to the ground
A painting of Jesus Christ somehow survived unharmed in a massive fire in Massachusetts that burned a historic 150-year-old church to the ground.

Florida man arrested in probe of bombs mailed to Trump critics
FBI agents arrested a 56-year-old man in Florida on Friday suspected of sending more than a dozen parcel bombs to high-profile critics of US President Donald Trump.

Bethel pastor Bill Johnson divides social media with picture of slain animal from hunting trip
Opinions were split on Instagram this week after Bethel church pastor Bill Johnson posted several pictures from a hunting trip with his daughter.

Second evangelist detained in Turkey flies home after court ruling
Byle was arrested the morning after US pastor Andrew Brunson was released and allowed to leave the country.

Chinese cardinal in scathing attack on Pope Francis: 'He doesn't understand Communism'
A Catholic cardinal and former Bishop of Hong Kong has warned that the deal struck between the Vatican and the Chinese government is a step towards the 'annihilation' of the Church in China.

FBI focuses on Florida in hunt for sender of package bombs
Federal authorities investigating the pipe bombs sent to prominent Democrats and critics of US President Donald Trump are focusing on Florida, where they believe at least some of 10 packages originated.

As hundreds of theaters drop pro-life movie 'Gosnell,' cast and crew blame left-wing bias
The movie's star, Dean Cain, said: 'I have never experienced anything like this before.'