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Iraq hands down death sentences to 300 male and female ISIS militants
Iraq hands down death sentences to 300 male and female ISIS militants

More than 300 men and women have been sentenced to death in two separate courts in Iraq for joining the Islamic State terror group, according to judicial sources.

Mike Pompeo's church prays for his strength amid uncertain confirmation process as Secretary of State
Mike Pompeo's church prays for his strength amid uncertain confirmation process as Secretary of State

President Donald Trump tapped the former CIA director to replace Sec. Rex Tillerson.

Bill Hybels' book publication suspended amid misconduct allegations
Bill Hybels' book publication suspended amid misconduct allegations

Tyndale House announced the suspension of the publication of Hybel's new book, "Everyone Wins When a Leader Gets Better," which had an Aug. 7 release date.

Jesus Christ came from Venus and descended to a holy mountain, claims mysterious international cult
Jesus Christ came from Venus and descended to a holy mountain, claims mysterious international cult

The group's founder apparently met Jesus at Holdstone Down in North Devon in England in 1958.

Tattoo artist upholds centuries-old tradition of marking pilgrims during their visit to Holy Land
Tattoo artist upholds centuries-old tradition of marking pilgrims during their visit to Holy Land

A tattoo artist in Jerusalem's Old City is using his skills to mark pilgrims with Christian symbols and images, a tradition that his family has observed for 500 years.

'Stranger Things' Season 3 release date, cast & spoilers news 2018: 'Princess Bride' actor Carly Elwes cast as Hawkins politician
'Stranger Things' Season 3 release date, cast & spoilers news 2018: 'Princess Bride' actor Carly Elwes cast as Hawkins politician

The latest scoop about the upcoming third season of Netflix's hit science fiction thriller "Stranger Things" features a bunch of actors joining the cast.

iPhone 2018 release date, price & specs news: To be half the cost of its predecessor?
iPhone 2018 release date, price & specs news: To be half the cost of its predecessor?

The latest word from the rumor mill suggests that Apple is set to launch not only one, but three new iPhone models this 2018.

Samsung Gear S4 release date, specs & features rumors: Smartwatch expected to launch later in 2018
Samsung Gear S4 release date, specs & features rumors: Smartwatch expected to launch later in 2018

According to the latest reports, Samsung is currently developing the next-generation of its Gear S line, which will be unveiled later this year.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date, specs rumors update: No in-display fingerprint scanning technology
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 release date, specs rumors update: No in-display fingerprint scanning technology

A few months after the release of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 smartphones, the reports are already in regarding the South Korean tech giant's next-generation Galaxy Note phablet.

Not everything that goes viral is good, Lisa Bevere warns Christians
Not everything that goes viral is good, Lisa Bevere warns Christians

New York Times best-selling author Lisa Bevere is urging caution on the use of social media, particularly when it comes to viral posts, which she says are being mistaken by some as signs of approval from God.

Can a bad person be saved?
Can a bad person be saved?

Sometimes we can know in our head that any person can be saved, but we just can't believe it in reality - especially if we're that 'any person'. We confess with our mouths that "Jesus saves," but in our minds we add "but" as a suffix to those two words. We place conditions where God doesn't.

Does Jesus really mend broken hearts? 3 things to know
Does Jesus really mend broken hearts? 3 things to know

Some Christians know in thought that Christ is indeed able to heal hurts and mend broken hearts, but can't seem to feel it.

What to do when you're unsure of God's will for you
What to do when you're unsure of God's will for you

There are times we find ourselves unsure of what to do because we don't know God's will for us. Here's what to do when that happens.

Is one Gospel account of Jesus 'more right' than the others?
Is one Gospel account of Jesus 'more right' than the others?

While the four Gospels give us a clear and whole picture as to who the Lord Jesus is, some of us might be wondering why some details aren't exactly the same between them.

3 Bible verses for women in church who feel unappreciated and rejected
3 Bible verses for women in church who feel unappreciated and rejected

Being rejected is one of the most painful and damaging things that can ever happen to anybody, men or women alike, even inside the church. Women, in particular, tend to be rejected even more when a church has unspoken yet obvious bias in favor of men.

Is the
Is the "bless the man of God" teaching Biblical?

Many churches and ministers today have this teaching called "blessing the man of God." Is this teaching Biblical? Is it right to believe this teaching and obey it? In this article we'll look at what this teaching is, if it is Biblical, its dangers, and how we should respond to it.