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Jamaica: Widow of slain Christian missionary speaks of 'huge loss'
The bodies of Harold Nichols and Randy Hentzel were found bearing marks of violence in the Albion Mountain region.

Struggling with careless talk? 8 Bible verses that reveal why Christians should be encouragers
Claire musters on the importance of speaking words of life, and building up those around us.

Kidnapped priest Fr Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive and could be freed 'imminently', says bishop
Uzhunnalil, from Bangalore in India, was kidnapped by ISIS gunmen who murdered 16 people at a nursing home in Aden on March 4.

Should parents force their kids to go to church?
It's amazing how we serve a God who does not impose Himself upon us. The message of the gospel is a God who makes a way for us to enter into His presence through the work of Jesus Christ, but never pushes us through the doorway.

Should Christians practice martial arts?
A long-standing debate that has existed for quite a while now is whether Christians can practice martial arts.

Why believers should be the last people to be trolling and hating online
One of the benefits believers get from the cross is a deep satisfaction and security found in knowing that because Jesus died for us, we are important and significant no matter what our opinions and mistakes may be.

Conflict in the church: How Christians should quarrel
Conflict is crucial in a growing body. Without it, there can be no avenue for growth, correction and seeking of the truth. The finished work of Christ in bringing peace does not promise that there will be no conflict amongst the saints, but that we can still act in peace and love in the midst of conflict.

Does God really care what I do with my money?
Jesus often instructed people about handling finances and dealing with money issues. It was actually one of His most popular topics during His ministry. Why does God go out on a limb to teach us extensively about handling money?

Cruz bows out leaving Trump on course for Republican nomination
The party began to coalesce around Trump as top rival Ted Cruz bowed out of the race.

Joel Osteen: 'You can't watch the news 24 hours a day and expect to stay at rest'
Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church says that God calls on His children to live at rest in Him. When God says rest, that does not mean that people should go on a vacation and not do anything, since everybody has to work and face challenges.

Franklin Graham: Islam not just a threat to Christians but also to 'anyone â anywhere â who is a nonbeliever in their god'
Rev. Franklin Graham says that Osama bin Laden's death five years ago was "a major turning point" in America's fight against terror. He is lauding the country's military, intelligence forces, and Navy SEALs for carrying out the raid in Pakistan that resulted to the terrorist's death. However, Graham notes that the war on terror has not ended with bin Laden's death.

Former foes Israel, Egypt and Hamas join forces to stop a deadlier menace in region: Advancing ISIS militants
Three Mideast combatants who once traded lethal blows against each other have now formed a stunningly unlikely alliance against what they consider as a far deadlier menace in their region: the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group.

Christian leaders accuse NBA head of hypocrisy, attempt to bully Americans into accepting demands of 'sexual radicals'
At least two influential Christian leaders have raised their voices against the head of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for his "hypocrisy" and attempt to "bully" the American people into accepting and granting the demands of "sexual radicals."

Mother's Day gift ideas: a mini guide to ethical buys
It's Mother's Day in the US on May 8 and while many of us make an effort to show and tell our mums how much we love them all year round, when it comes to Mother's Day, choosing a gift which really encompasses her personality can be tricky. Why not pick a present that symbolises not only your love for her but her love for others this time around?

Holyrood elections: What the Scottish parties say about faith
Christian Today asked the parties standing for election in Scotland what they thought of faith communities.

Evangelical Christians publish 'call to resist' against Donald Trump
Evangelical, Catholic and other church leaders in the United States have published a "call to resist" the Republic front-runner Donald Trump.