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Online baptisms won\'t happen, says Church of Scotland
Online baptisms won't happen, says Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland has dismissed claims it will allow online baptisms.

Filipino archbishop willing to die in place of death row convicts: \'Didn\'t Christ do that?\'
Filipino archbishop willing to die in place of death row convicts: 'Didn't Christ do that?'

A Filipino archbishop has said he is willing to take the place of death row prisoners if the country brings back capital punishment.

Depression: It hurts me but it can\'t conquer my faith
Depression: It hurts me but it can't conquer my faith

Anxiety steals peace, depression steals hope and yet these are the things God promises His people as they seek Him.

Word of Life: Former member reveals life in the church where a teen was beaten to death
Word of Life: Former member reveals life in the church where a teen was beaten to death

A former member of a church where a teenager was beaten to death has spoken out about the mental abuse members suffered in what he described as a "cult".

Archbishop of Canterbury warns against \'ignorant phobia\' of other faiths
Archbishop of Canterbury warns against 'ignorant phobia' of other faiths

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned Christian groups against using "dangerous political rhetoric" that raise tensions among different faith groups.

The faith of Hillary Clinton in 7 quotes
The faith of Hillary Clinton in 7 quotes

Hillary Clinton is known to hold a deep and private Christian faith, and her devotion to it may surprise many voters.

Controversial megachurch pastor John Hagee backs Trump for US president
Controversial megachurch pastor John Hagee backs Trump for US president

The Texas-based church leader is well known for his frequent interventions in public affairs, especially his unswerving support for the Israeli government.

Five ways to be a friend to someone with a mental illness
Five ways to be a friend to someone with a mental illness

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, so what better time to reach out to our friends?

Second Chibok girl rescued from Boko Haram, says Nigerian army
Second Chibok girl rescued from Boko Haram, says Nigerian army

The girl was among 97 women and children held hostage by Boko Haram who were freed on Thursday morning.

Pray for Peru: More than 80 students believed possessed by evil spirits in school
Pray for Peru: More than 80 students believed possessed by evil spirits in school

As much as 80 students aged between 11 and 14 from the Elsa Perea Flores School in Tarapoto town in northern Peru are believed to have been possessed by evil spirits.

God made us all art lovers: Human brain created to have deep appreciation of art, study shows
God made us all art lovers: Human brain created to have deep appreciation of art, study shows

A study by researchers from the Emory University School of Medicine in the United States provided scientific evidence to show that the human brain is innately and almost universally wired to have a deep appreciation of art.

Pope Francis meets famous \'saint\' with 4 legs — a Saint Bernard from a breed credited with saving people\'s lives
Pope Francis meets famous 'saint' with 4 legs — a Saint Bernard from a breed credited with saving people's lives

After admonishing animal lovers for treating their pets better than people during last week's general audience, Pope Francis came face to face with a special group of such animal lovers—together with their special dog named Magnum—during Wednesday's audience.

Are Jill and Jessa Duggar planning dual pregnancies to keep their show on air?
Are Jill and Jessa Duggar planning dual pregnancies to keep their show on air?

Are Jill and Jessa Duggar planning their pregnancies at the same time to boost the ratings of their TLC show "Jill & Jessa: Counting On" to prevent its cancellation

Khloe Kardashian plunges into spiritual realm, says she now totally relies on God
Khloe Kardashian plunges into spiritual realm, says she now totally relies on God

Reality star Khloe Kardashian has shown a facet of her life she once kept for herself—her spirituality springing from her Christian faith.

Struggling with self-condemnation? Six Bible verses to reassure you of God\'s forgiveness
Struggling with self-condemnation? Six Bible verses to reassure you of God's forgiveness

If you're going through a period of doubting whether God can really forgive you for a sin that you're incredibly ashamed of, let these Bible verses refresh your memory of the nature of his forgiveness and how accessible it is to each and every one of us.

3 essential elements to the Christian\'s prayer life, according to Colossians 4:2-4
3 essential elements to the Christian's prayer life, according to Colossians 4:2-4

Inspired by Colossians 4:2-4, here are three things that you can incorporate into your prayers.