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The cost of skipping Sabbath
Fewer and fewer people are finding it necessary to enter into God's rest, but If we could actually lose more than we think we will gain out of one extra day of work.

Massive increase in persecution against Christians in India
The harrowing story of a woman and her sister beaten so hard that bones were broken â just for following Jesus

Vice-President Kaine? Find out six facts about his faith
There is more to the self-declared "boring" Kaine than meets the eye

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson claims 'Satan controls media, institutions of higher learning and Hollywood'
"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson does not have nice things to say to the media outlets that have been accusing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump of being a "fascist."

Pakistan: Christian students face 'victimisation and religious persecution'
The Punjab government in Pakistan has launched an inquiry into allegations that Christian students are coming under pressure to convert to Islam.

Muslim attacks on Christians in Egypt spiralling out of control
A senior bishop has issued a warning of an exponential spiralling of attacks on Christians in Egypt, home to three-quarters of all Christians in the Middle East.

What this Christian doctor learned after giving up Facebook for a month
People are so hooked on social media sites like Facebook nowadays that they seem to have forgotten how to go on living without first scrolling down on their news feed and seeing photos and posts of their friends.

Pastor Jamal Bryant admonished by his mother for joking about open marriage: 'God is not pleased'
Pastor Jamal Bryant upset lot of people when he joked about enjoying open marriages during his new daytime talk show "The Preachers."

Nigerian pastor loses hand after he was attacked by Muslim Fulani herder
Nigerian pastor Rev. Hamza Alkali, 66, was peacefully working on his farm last July 7 when a Muslim Fulani herder came up to him and demanded that he hand over his mobile phone.

How your holidays can still be holy days
I've come back from too many holidays feeling flabby, both physically and spiritually.

Bangladesh: Islamists step up persecution of Christians after rapid rise in conversions
Islamist terrorists are stepping up their persecution of Christians in Bangladesh after a rapid rise in converts.

Billy Graham says Christians shouldn't feel 'obligated' to donate to God's causes
Some people donate to charitable causes because they are fearful that God might get angry at them if they don't. However, world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham says Christians should never feel "obligated" to give money to God's work.

New Bishop of Tewkesbury announced
The new Bishop of Tewkesbury has been announced as the Venerable Robert Springett, current Archdeacon of Cheltenham.

Germany: Ansbach suicide bomber had pledged allegiance to Islamic State
The incident at the Ansbach festival was described as an "Islamist" attack by Bavarian interior minister Joachim Herrman.

Florida shooting: Two dead, up to 16 wounded, in teen nightclub attack
Two people have been killed and up to 16 more injured in a shooting at a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida.

Nigeria: 9-year-old rescued after being starved, chained by pastor father
A pastor in Nigeria who chained up and starved his nine-year-old son has been arrested after the boy was rescued in a police raid.