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Joy-Anna Duggar ready to be courted? Potential suitor faces stringent check from her brothers
Is Joy-Anna Duggar the next Duggar kid to enter into a courtship? If she is, then her potential suitor is going to have to pass a stringent sibling check first because all of her brothers want nothing but the best for their 18-year-old sister.

Billy Graham points out reasons why some Christians lose their faith in God
Evangelist Billy Graham has encountered several people in his lifetime, including once-fervent Christians who somehow find themselves losing their faith. He has observed that people turn their backs on their faith for several reasons.

Rory Feek compares self to Forrest Gump: Like the Tom Hanks' character, he loved his wife Joey simply yet deeply
Christian country singer Rory Feek sorely misses his wife Joey, who lost her life this March after a lengthy battle with cervical cancer.

Joel Osteen's mother believes in miracle healing: 'Sometimes life is hard, but God helps us get through'
Dolores "Dodie" Osteen, mother of Lakewood Church Pastor Joel Osteen, believes in the power of miracle healing, and this is something she shared in her new autobiography entitled "If My Heart Could Talk."

Candace Cameron Bure supporting Hillary Clinton? Fans react to Instagram photo
When "The View" host Candace Cameron Bure shared a photo of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton smiling with the ladies of the talk show on her Instagram account (@candacecbure), many people jumped to the conclusion that Bure is supporting the candidate.

TV Content Ratings System has been deceiving parents for years, says PTC
The Parents Television Council (PTC) is accusing Hollywood of protecting its interests rather than the welfare of children, since a new study that examined the last 20 years of the TV Content Ratings System revealed that the system is "inadequate for protecting children from graphic sex, violence, and profanity on television."

RT Kendall won't take sides on Trump but refuses to criticise faith leaders who do so
Dr. RT Kendall will neither endorse nor criticize controversial presidential aspirant Donald Trump but he said he understands why US church leaders are compelled to air their support for the outspoken businessman.

Pastor's 'Heaven' pics land him in hot water with South African Commission over accusations of extortion
A South African pastor who recently claimed to have ascended to Heaven and taken pictures of the pearly gates is now in hot water after charging a fee to see the photos.

Parody video: 7 reasons men should not be pastors
"Some men are handsome, they could be too distracting for us on Sunday," was one reason given in the satirical video released yesterday entitled 7 Reasons Men Should Not be Pastors.

Archbishop of Wales apologises for 'gay prejudice' in the Church
The Archbishop of Wales has written a letter apologising "unreservedly" to gay couples for the "prejudice within the church".

U.S. Army allows decorated Sikh officer to wear turban, beard while in uniform
The United States Army has granted religious accommodation to a Sikh American officer by allowing him to wear turban, beard and uncut hair while serving on duty.

China: Hong Kong pastor held as pressure on Christians increases
A pastor in Hong Kong has been prosecuted in mainland China for printing Christian books and raising money, according to UCA News.

Iraq stands at 'dangerous crossroads', Christian bishops warn
Bishops in Iraq have issued a formal statement praising the Iraqi army, Kurdish and tribal forces in freeing many towns and cities from the ravages of Islamic State.

More Americans believe Christians are being persecuted in U.S., new survey shows
In just two years, the number of Americans who think Christians face growing intolerance and persecution in the United States has increased, according to a poll.

Meet the pastor who set up a church for the homeless: 'It's dirty and painful, but worth it'
Jerry Vineyard is a bi-vocational pastor leading a church for the homeless and addicted in a park in Conroe, Texas.

United Methodist pastor faces possible church trial after coming out as gay
A United Methodist Church pastor in Kansas may face church trial after she came out as gay last January.