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Kobe Bryant shares how a Catholic priest changed his life
Even though retired NBA legend Kobe Bryant was born and raised a Catholic, he made a few bad turns. But thankfully, the basketball star was able to turn his life around, and it was all thanks to a kind-hearted priest.
Christian missionary sentenced to 10 years hard labour in North Korea
A Christian missionary has been sentenced to 10 years in one of North Korea's punitive hard labour camps for alleged "unpardonable espionage".
5 lessons that Google can teach the Church
Krish Kandiah reflects on his trip to Silicon Valley, and what the Church can learn about innovation, influence and entrepreneurship.
10 Bible verses for when you're facing a tough decision
In some circumstances, God will speak to us specifically about our choices, while in others he seems to be silent. But we can always trust that he wants the best for us.
You are salt and light, said Jesus: but what did he really mean?
Christians are meant to make a difference in the world. We're to stand up for what's right, we're to campaign for justice and righteousness, and we're to speak truth to power, says Mark Woods.
Anti-immigrant AfD says Muslims not welcome in Germany
Members of the anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany (AfD) on Sunday backed an election manifesto that says Islam is not compatible with the constitution and calls for a ban on minarets and the burqa.
Pope condemns paedophilia as details of girl's death shock Italy
Pope Francis called for "severe punishment" for paedophiles on Sunday after new details emerged in Italy of the 2014 death of a six-year-old girl who is alleged to have been thrown from an eighth-storey balcony by her abuser.
Breaking pride: Why pride can lead to downfall
Pride. There is just something about it that really twists God's arm. He loathes it so much that Jesus had to come down as man to stand as the ultimate testament of a humble God who calls us to value humility just as much as He does.
What can the Bible teach us about how to stand out in the workplace?
Are you the kind of worker who wants to be the best in your company? Do you work hard and strive to be the employee of the year, salesman of the month or top performer?
Why God doesn't want you stressed out and worried
One of the things that are on the top of God's list of don'ts is worrying. God makes it clear that He does not want us to be anxious about anything, but instead desires that we be empowered to trust and believe that Jesus will be more than enough for us to be confident that He will come through in every situation.
Most Protestant pastors don't believe in the Rapture during Second Coming of Christ, survey shows
Do you subscribe to the idea of a rapture, or the belief that Christians will disappear and be raised to heaven during the Second Coming of Christ? Well, if you said no to this question, you share the skepticism of most Protestant pastors
Contraceptive implants for female inmates in U.S. raise ethical questions: Did they have a choice?
The state of Tennessee have recently embarked in an ambitious program which involves the implantation of contraceptive rods or intrauterine devices (IUDs) in female prison inmates from 15 counties. A medical practitioner and a pro-life advocate, however, warned that this program may be violating ethical standards.
Biggest megachurches located not in U.S. but in Asia, Africa: More people embracing Jesus Christ worldwide
Leadership Network's Warren Bird, an expert when it comes to the subject of megachurches, however recently released a research showing how Christian churches with the largest attendance are not located in the United States, but in Asia and Africa.
U.S. Army reverses decision to kick out officer who defended child vs. accused rapist in Afghanistan
The US Army has reversed a shocking, earlier decision to kick out Sergeant 1st Class Charles Martland, who defended a local commander from Afghanistan believed to have raped a young boy over the course of many days.
Pray for America: Christians in Australia seek prayers for transformation, spiritual revival in U.S.
As millions of Christians in the United States prepare to observe the National Day of Prayer this week, their brothers and sisters in faith halfway across the globe are also praying hard for their spiritual "revival" and "transformation."
John Kasich says some people 'probably' born gay, but they shouldn't be subjected to discrimination
In the long-standing debate on whether homosexual people were influenced by nature or nurture, Ohio Governor and Republican presidential aspirant John Kasich has made a stand.