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Christian student expelled from university for quoting Bible on homosexuality loses appeal
Christian student expelled from university for quoting Bible on homosexuality loses appeal

Felix Ngole, aged 38 and married with four children, was asked to leave the University of Sheffield after he wrote a post on Facebook opposing gay marriage and quoting the Bible.

Signs and miracles can change lives but not if we are still indulging in these sinful behaviours
Signs and miracles can change lives but not if we are still indulging in these sinful behaviours

There is a school of thought going around the body of Christ today suggesting that seeing signs and wonders is a sure way of saving, converting and transforming the lives of skeptics and unbelievers. There is countless evidence, however, showing that miracles are not a surefire way to bring about change.

Brother of priest kidnapped by ISIS in Yemen: \'Everything is secure in God\'s hands\'
Brother of priest kidnapped by ISIS in Yemen: 'Everything is secure in God's hands'

The brother of kidnapped Fr Tom Uzhunnalil is leaving everything in God's hands, according to the Catholic News Service.

5 unhealthy ways we idolize our pastors
5 unhealthy ways we idolize our pastors

The biggest mistake when it comes to spotting idolatry is thinking that we cannot idolize good things. In fact, everything that man idolizes is something that is perceived to be good.

Filled with regret? Here are 8 scriptures to remind you it\'s not what God wants for you
Filled with regret? Here are 8 scriptures to remind you it's not what God wants for you

Missed opportunities. We've all had our share at some point. Maybe it was a job opportunity, a ministry transition, a call to be generous to a building project or cause or a chance to pursue a romantic relationship.

Panama Papers: Cameron admits he held stake in father\'s offshore trust
Panama Papers: Cameron admits he held stake in father's offshore trust

British Prime Minister David Cameron acknowledged in a TV interview yesterday that he once had a stake in his late father's offshore trust

10 pilgrimages for Christians seeking spiritual enrichment
10 pilgrimages for Christians seeking spiritual enrichment

The pilgrimage is an ancient spiritual ritual in which believers travel to a holy site. In ancient times, pilgrims travelled large distances by foot to reach such holy places.

\'Duck Dynasty\' star Phil Robertson reveals how he met Jesus after getting into a bar brawl
'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson reveals how he met Jesus after getting into a bar brawl

"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson did not grow up as a devout Christian. In fact, he was a "bone to be chewed" non-believer who gave Christians a tough time every time they tried to share the Gospel with him.

5 reasons why we should not worry about the Antichrist: Dr. Michael Brown explains
5 reasons why we should not worry about the Antichrist: Dr. Michael Brown explains

The thought of the end of times terrifies people so much that they sometimes focus on the Antichrist more than they pay attention to Jesus Christ.

\'The Simpsons\' character Smithers finally comes out as gay, shows his feelings to his boss, Mr. Burns
'The Simpsons' character Smithers finally comes out as gay, shows his feelings to his boss, Mr. Burns

After several years of suppressing his homosexual feelings for his boss Mr. Montgomery Burns, Waylon Smithers Jr. (voiced by Harry Shearer) from the animated series "The Simpsons" has finally come out as gay in the season 27 episode entitled "The Burns Cage.

Why is number 7 considered holy in the Bible? Megachurch pastor explains
Why is number 7 considered holy in the Bible? Megachurch pastor explains

Pastor Chris Hahn of the Kentucky megachurch Southland Christian Church started his new sermon series called "Plus Seven" over the weekend and explained why the number seven is given much significance in the Bible.

Understanding of jihad muddled because of multitude of conflicting materials
Understanding of jihad muddled because of multitude of conflicting materials

Theologian and book author James R. White says interpretations of jihad can be quite muddled because of the varied understandings and multitude of materials from the Koran.

What we can learn from John Adams and Thomas Jefferson about handling disagreements
What we can learn from John Adams and Thomas Jefferson about handling disagreements

Blogger Samuel D. James thinks the lost art of disagreement practiced by our forefathers could well serve this generation.

Pastor to bike 1,200 miles for two weeks to serve others

A Lutheran pastor will cycle a total of 1,200 miles and from Arkansas to Tennessee and stop over in 10 cities to join thousands of Lutherans as they embark on various projects to serve their communities.

Gay French ambassador who failed to win Vatican approval is switched to new role
Gay French ambassador who failed to win Vatican approval is switched to new role

France has abandoned its attempt to appoint a devout gay Catholic as its ambassador to the Holy See in Rome and this week instead appointed Laurent Stefanini as ambassador to Unesco.

What did Jesus mean when he said Christians were the light of the world?
What did Jesus mean when he said Christians were the light of the world?

Jesus said to his disciples that they were the 'salt of the earth' and the 'light of the world'.