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Why is it so hard to talk about our faith with friends, and how do we get over it?
Why is it so hard to talk about our faith with friends, and how do we get over it?

Talking to our family friends, work colleagues seems simple in theory, but apologist Simon Edwards asks why it is so often a challenge in practice.

North Korea: Official mocks Christian evangelism, denies persecution
North Korea: Official mocks Christian evangelism, denies persecution

A North Korean official has denied that Christians are systematically persecuted in the country, branding such accusations as "absolutely false".

Nearly year-long military campaign against ISIS cost US more than $3 B — Pentagon

​The price tag of the fight against the Islamist extremist group Islamic State by the US armed forces now reached more than $3 billion, the US Department of Defence said.

Christian retreat centre \'heartbroken\' over fatal missionary stabbing
Christian retreat centre 'heartbroken' over fatal missionary stabbing

The stabbing of two Christians at a retreat centre in Maryland has left workers "heartbroken", a board member said.

Why God wants to both inform and baffle us
Why God wants to both inform and baffle us

God speaks to us, but he also sometimes hides himself. Ian Paul looks at how we can hold those two things together.

Young Syrians marry in the ruins of church in devastated city of Homs
Young Syrians marry in the ruins of church in devastated city of Homs

The church of St George posted pictures of their wedding on its Facebook page.

Pope Francis sees Christian \'genocide\' as persecution affects 200 million Christians
Pope Francis sees Christian 'genocide' as persecution affects 200 million Christians

The increasing persecution against Christians around the world has reached a point leading Pope Francis and other groups to start calling the problem a "genocide."

Lecrae shares view on how Christians can develop deeper relationship with people
Lecrae shares view on how Christians can develop deeper relationship with people

Christian rapper Lecrae believes that Christians should learn how to embrace people who have different cultural backgrounds as them and stop criticizing things they are not even familiar with in order to develop a deeper and more meaningful relationship with people.

Turkey: Kurdish peace process in crisis after President launches air strikes
Turkey: Kurdish peace process in crisis after President launches air strikes

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been accused of political maneuvering.

Occult beliefs on the rise among China\'s communist leaders
Occult beliefs on the rise among China's communist leaders

Underground belief in occult practices such as sorcery is spreading.

Father of Colorado gunman pleads for his son\'s life in court
Father of Colorado gunman pleads for his son's life in court

Bob Holmes said his son James was "a really excellent kid" who became mentally ill.

Confounding pundits: Donald Trump doubles lead over Jeb Bush in latest poll
Confounding pundits: Donald Trump doubles lead over Jeb Bush in latest poll

Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump has been stirring controversy over the past weeks due to his unfiltered views about divisive issues, but a recent survey revealed he is still favored among other candidates, especially by dissatisfied voters.

Boy Scouts of America faces protests from religious groups after allowing gay leaders
Boy Scouts of America faces protests from religious groups after allowing gay leaders

The Boy Scouts of America is facing protests from religious groups after its decision to allow homosexuals to lead the youth organization—one of the biggest in the United States.

Following God: How do we become like sheep?
Following God: How do we become like sheep?

Claire Musters on learning to rest and follow the Shepherd.

Soul Survivor proves the Church has a pulse
Soul Survivor proves the Church has a pulse

Rumours of the Christian faith's demise among the young may have been greatly exaggerated. At least, that's the impression you draw from a visit to Soul Survivor, writes Martin Saunders.

Ciara supports BF Russell Wilson on pledge of abstinence: 'It's until the deal is sealed'

Singer Ciara Harris, 29 did not get mad at her Christian NFL player boyfriend Russell Wilson, 26 when he revealed that they are abstaining from sex in their relationship prior to marriage.